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O1sscamaroguy
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im trying to learn about the different available 5 speeds out there i know there are about three or four; Tremec, TKO, 3550, T5. but whats the best and what is capable of handling 400-450 hp. is the king corba clutch capatible with all five speeds or just a few? im trying to learn. thanks

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If you're looking at 400 hp, skip the T5. I would go right to the TKO, as it's rated at 425-475 ft/lbs depending on the specific model. The 3550 is rated at 350-375. The difference however is that you will need a new clutch disc and driveshaft yoke with the TKO, but you can use what you have now with a 3550. You will hear plenty of people say they run 500+ hp through a 3550, so if you don't beat on it, it's possible.

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The 3550 will have zero problems at the 400-450 hp level, dragraced on slicks with a geared rear end.

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Skip the T-5 hassles... [patriot]

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3550, if you got the cash, TKO! [Big Grin]

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Posts: 2353 | From: Fairfield / Santa Rosa , Ca | Registered: Sep 2001  |  :
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Originally posted by mustanggt5091:
3550, if you got the cash, TKO! [Big Grin]

[patriot] I bought the TKO when I did my conversion and never looked back. I couldnt be happier. I power shift all day long on my blown 302 and it hasnt given me a bit of problems.

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Originally posted by shade-tree:
The 3550 will have zero problems at the 400-450 hp level, dragraced on slicks with a geared rear end.

thats starting to push it tho. If you got the extra cash id go with the TKO

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I have had good luck with my proshifted T5 with straight cut gears noisy but it has held up alot better than my last 3350.

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get a tko and not have to worry about it
i wouls also get a spec clutch

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