T5 Trans Capabilities

I have a 1990 Mustang with an AOD. I am considering converting it to a T5. My understanding is that a T5 is rated to handle up t0 300ftlbs of torque. This is a project car and I plan to rebuild the engine with an upgraded top end and maybe one day a supercharger and hope to exceed 300ft lbs. Does anyone know just how much torque a T5 can stand?

The new t-5,s that are sold by summit are rated @335 ft lbs of torque. Now I have the t5 from summit in my 408 equipped mustang that makes 390 hp and 440 ftlbs of torque at the pavement. I didnt expect it to last but it has been almost a year, I dont speed shift it and never ran any drag slicks but it has seen many open track events @ willow springs. So my personal experence has been great. Good luck!!! Chris

I ran a T-5 with slicks(3 years) and pulled 1.56 60'...ran 7.47 in the 1/8 mile(This car is a daily driver) ...That tranny took a beating and all I did was break a shift fork (A well known weak link)...now I run a prepped AOD I ran a 7.31...so ...Maybe...you ....should ...keep...the...AOD....found it used with a Stallion converter....best thing I ever did..get a better valve body and premium rebuild/and a good converter

It's been a long time since I had anything other than an automatic and I Just think it would be fun to make this one a stick. [img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif[/img]

They can be broken, but if you take care of it it will take care of you. I drag race my 65 all year using a T-5, I dont use slicks and I dont speed shift.
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my t-5 is a 86 stock trans. 5 years of 12.70 and slick 60.000 miles later its still rocks 3 eng.s same trans.# 1 thing good shifter thats life or death on those [img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_spin.gif[/img]

Was running 12.30's at 111 mph in my 85 Gt.Kept breaking 3rd gear!!Broke 3rd about 3 times and went to a Ford Toploader!Sold car for parts when wrecked.Never was able to run at track with the Toploader!Now in my 347,running the Tremec 3550 and will be putting the 580 rwhp to the test with this trans on the nitrous!![img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_eek.gif[/img]