ZR8ED Posted May 18, 2000 Share Posted May 18, 2000 I read in my eariler post a responce that mentioned a "world class T5 from a 88 or newer v8 car 26 spline not the 14 spline" What type of cars might I find this in, and how much should I pay for a used one? I feel like a little kid with these Q's. I know a hell of a lot about Z motors, but near squat about chev stuff. Thanks guys. Scott. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted May 18, 2000 Share Posted May 18, 2000 ZR8ED, Those 5-speed trannys came in V8 Camaros, Firebirds or Trans Am's...they are pretty easy to get. Prices range anywhere from $100 to $700 depending on where you get them. I found mine for $150 in a wrecked Camaro sitting behind a paint and body shop. Lee ------------------ 260Z, 327, T5, JCR California Z http://members.tripod.com/~SnowSurfer/ripnshred.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZR8ED Posted May 22, 2000 Author Share Posted May 22, 2000 Thanks for the info... But so far I'm having difficulty finding that type of tranny...Is there anything wrong with the older style 5spds??? I seem to have no real problem locating 84,85,86 and even 87's.. Do they not fit? Are they weak? Poor ratios? Time is still on my side to find the 88+ 5spd, I'm just wondering on other options if I run into trouble... Scott. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Scott Posted May 23, 2000 Share Posted May 23, 2000 All my research with owners of T5s, transmision shops, etc. says stay away from the older models. I saw a pile of gear shafts from the older model. They are pretty weak, not to mention their bearings are also smaller. The world class has a marginally stronger shaft and bigger bearings. A friend of mine still tore up his 2 day old WC T5 in a 5.0 camaro. There are some T5 builders that swear their's are stronger. Jim Biondo is pretty good testament with his 550hp+ 130mph+ 1/4 mile Z. His builder, Liberty Gears has an address in an earlier post. There's another, www.gearzone.net/t5.htm that builds new cases with a counter shaft retainer, much stronger than stock. He also says if you drag race the trans, it will die. These after market builders charge about $1,200-1500 for their trans. The price range is getting close for a good used beefier T56. Look at what you might be wanting for power down the road. I don't want to knock the WCT5 too much. For a lower hp application, it has great ratios and is extremely light. It just can't take a lot of abuse for long. JS [This message has been edited by John Scott (edited May 22, 2000).] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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