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I have a 408 stroker in my 68 mustang I want to put a stick in it. Can I build a t5 TO HANDLE tha power without breaking it I just got a tranny for 100 but it needs to be rebuilt I guess I'm asking is it worth rebuilding for that kinda power
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does your 408 stroker make 250rwhp?

then sure a t5 will be fine.

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quote:
Originally posted by Blind:
does your 408 stroker make 250rwhp?

then sure a t5 will be fine.

+1 a stock T5 will NOT hold up to a 408w, maybe a Astro T5/G-force T5.....but if it was me, I would go with a TKO 600 behind that 408w

edit - before someone recommends a t56 and its variants....T56 = heavy (125+ dry). its huge and major modifications will be necessary to clear the trans tunnel.

[ September 27, 2011, 01:58 PM: Message edited by: 68stanger ]

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Thank u 68 stanger I will keep looking
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TKO 600 ftw, or else you'll be replacing your trans every oil change [Wink]

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toploader 4speed. you dont build those engines for gas mileage anyway. [Big Grin]
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Actually, the Astro T5 would be a good choice for that application however I would not trust it over 500 rwhp. At that point the case becomes suspect.

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Yes u ant lieing there I have forged pistons crank am rods afr 205cc 58cc heads a Howard cam forgot how big double roller timing chain I'm doing a 4 link 9inch rearend wit 373 gears disc breaks all around I'm putting in coil over shocks in tha front wit tubular upper an lower control arms that's why I need a good stick trying not to tear my shit up
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