Need a new trans

**Paxtu22** · 11-03-2002, 02:07 PM

Blew my T-5Z on friday. I want something stronger. I am leaning towards the Viper T-56. Any opinions?

Thanks
Eric

**root** · 11-03-2002, 03:03 PM

Well you could go with a Tremec TKO. My buddy has one in his LX with a 383 and Nitrous. He runs 11.5 on motor and puts 500+ft lbs to the ground.

The T56 is the ultimate, you will be very pleased with it!

No matter what trans you go with I recommend a SPEC stage 3 clutch for your car.

Ian

**Paxtu22** · 11-04-2002, 06:23 PM

What do you think of your lentech? Have you ever run the car? 60 foot times?
I talked to Ford Speed, i deal with them alot, and they are pushing an auto. My car was originally an auto and I am not sure if I want to go back. Any advice?

Thanks
Eric

P.S. I am not a 2000 guru, but I have been through alot with my kit. I can try to help with what ever you need.

**Doug** · 11-04-2002, 07:04 PM

My car started life as a t-5 car. I converted to a Lentech steet term. plus and I couldnt be happier. I dealt with Ross(if you talk to him, tell him Doug in San Diego, says hi)and they are the friendliest mail order people I have ever dealt with. My little coupe runs 1.55 sixty foot times on ET streets and is tame enough for my wife to drive the car whenever she wants. I have a brand new TKO, scattershield, center force dual friction clutch, Pro 5.0 shifter, and yoke in my garage if your interested. I bought it for my car when the t-5 blew up, but then I changed my mind. If your car is a freeway runner, I would go with the TKO or T-56. If you tend to hit the drag strip more often, I would get the AOD.
Doug

**468LC** · 11-04-2002, 09:55 PM

Originally posted by Paxtu22
Any advice?

Buy a C4;) not an AOD.:D

**root** · 11-04-2002, 10:19 PM

I really like my AOD, the C4 is awesome as well, but I like the over drive.

I have the Lentech street terminator plus with a 3000 stall. No trans brake as I highly ever drag the car. I also installed a tranny cooler and trans temp gauge.

Lentech's service is next to none, I only live 10 minutes away from their shop. If you go to my website, www.stangpower.com and look under tours, I have a Lentech tour with pics.

What do you use the car for?

Ian

**Paxtu22** · 11-05-2002, 05:12 PM

Ian,
I drive the car about 3000 miles a year. It sees the track about twice a season. I love driving the stick and am not sure if I want to go back to auto.
Dug, how much for your TKO set up? It would have to be shipped to Chicago.

Thanks for your replies,
Eric

**Hustler** · 11-23-2002, 07:39 PM

My t5 served me well and I sold it before deciding it wasn't worth trying to frag it. It was hard to decide but the cost difference of putting in a t56 over a built c4 was ridiculous. Just got my Dynamic built c4 yesterday.