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68StangTAY
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Im building a 351 an was wondering can i go throug it with bigger sprockets an what not would it handle 500+ hp?
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not if you drive it hard.

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Your driving habits are ultimately what will determine the lifespan of a gearbox. If you drive around without powershifting all the time and dumping the clutch at every stoplight then a T-5 will serve you for a good while.

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It can coexist with 500hp on street tires just don't slam gears over aggressively or you will kill the synchros in the t5
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correct....5k launches and sticky tires kill a T5, not power

let it break loose a little, and keep launches at 3500, and it will last, usually you bust an axle first

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Ok thanks guys
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quote:
Originally posted by nitrous_bob:
correct....5k launches and sticky tires kill a T5, not power

Those are my favorite, but my clutch didn't like it. lol

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