Suggestions for T5 rebuild

[Hood]

I need to go through my T5 (synchros, bearings and seals) and am looking for a reasonably priced place to have it done. OR... even better... a good source for parts (complete rebuild kit) and maybe I can get DL to go through it :wink:
I was considering an Astro Performance rebuild with gear upgrades but don't have the coin to play in that arcade ($1200 quote).
I'd rather put it into a T56 WHEN that rule is approved 8)

[jeffburch]

"Suggestions on a T5 rebuild"

Don't waste the money.

Pick another box.

Jb

[Waco Racer]

I'd rather put it into a T56 WHEN that rule is approved 8)

It is my understanding that you can put that in to your car now, even without the LT1.

[GlennCMC70]

I'd rather put it into a T56 WHEN that rule is approved 8)

It is my understanding that you can put that in to your car now, even without the LT1.

your understanding would be wrong.

[David Love AI27]

Rob pointed out Rosehill Performance to me after mine blew up at ECR. they are on the net, google them.

They use Astro parts

[Hood]

This might need to be moved to the 'Rules' thread...

It is my understanding that you can put that in to your car now, even without the LT1.

7.3 Update/Backdate Non-body Components
Non-body components may be updated/backdated within cars of the same manufacturer on the eligible manufacturers/models list (i.e. 1982-92 GM Early components may NOT be interchanged with 1993-97 GM Late components) unless noted elsewhere in these rules.

But then this one may offer up some hope...depends on how it is interpreted.

7.27.1. Any OEM stock four, five or six speed transmission that was originally offered in an eligible model car of the same manufacturer is allowed. Tremec 3550 (Tremec part 260 0682R or TCET1376 only), and Tremec TKO transmissions are also allowed.

I would LOVE to put the T56 in my 3rd gen...
Can I get an official ruling on this as I am about to start the trans rebuild or swap process.

[Hood]

I'd rather put it into a T56 WHEN that rule is approved 8)

It is my understanding that you can put that in to your car now, even without the LT1.

your understanding would be wrong.

I'll take that as official... :wink:

[GlennCMC70]

since 3rd gens and 4th gens are listed in the rules on two different allowed model lines, those parts are not allowed to be shared between them.
the Fords have the same platform separations and they too are not allowed to swap parts between them.

this was made very clear to me back in 2004 when i was going put a 305TPI and 5 speed in my 4th gen.

[Waco Racer]

Hmmmm, my discussion with Al went very differently. I guess it wouldn't hurt to verify what we discussed.

[GlennCMC70]

Hmmmm, my discussion with Al went very differently. I guess it wouldn't hurt to verify what we discussed.

me and Al dont always agree w/ the rules. but i am 100% correct on this one.
now, you can put a T-5 in a 4th gen as long as its from a 4th gen V-6 car. but no 3rd gen came w/ a T-56 in any form thus not legal.