Table of Contents
- 1 Are all Tremec T5 transmissions the same?
- 2 What cars use a T5 transmission?
- 3 Will a T5 bolt up to a 350?
- 4 How much horsepower will a T5 transmission handle?
- 5 Is a T5 transmission an automatic?
- 6 When did the Ford 300 cubic inch straight six come out?
- 7 What’s the best transmission for a Ford 300 6 cylinder?
- 8 When did the Ford 300 engine come out?
Are all Tremec T5 transmissions the same?
While there are numerous configurations of the T5, because of the large quantities of T5’s produced, many parts are interchangeable. There are now over 200 different T5 transmission assembly part numbers and almost as many ways to customize them to fit just about anything whether passenger car or light duty truck.
What cars use a T5 transmission?
Applications
- 1982-83 AMC Spirit.
- 1982-83 AMC Concord.
- 1982-88 AMC Eagle.
- 1982-86 Jeep CJ-7.
- 1984-86 2.5L Inline 4, 2.8L V6, and turbo diesel Jeep Cherokee XJ/Comanche MJ.
- 1984-86 Ford Mustang SVO (World-Class T-5 1985-1986)
- 1983.5-1995 V8 Ford Mustang (World-Class T-5 1985-1995)
What engines bolt to a C6 transmission?
What engines will a C6 transmission fit? The C6 was an automatic transmission used on engines such as the 351 Cleveland and the Ford 385 engines. Some well-known applications of the C6 transmission are the Ford Torino, Thunderbird and Mustang (This transmission has no relation the C6 Corvette).
Will a T5 bolt up to a 350?
I put a T-5 from an S-10 behind a 350 in a customer car last year. Very happy with it. The T-5 should hold up just fine in a light car. I used an aluminum bellhousing from a 1976 Nova.
How much horsepower will a T5 transmission handle?
They are hit or miss, and it depends on how they are used. THey can break at stock power levels, and then they can last at like 350 hp.
What year did the 46RH transmission come out?
1996
This computer-controlled transmission first appeared on 1996 models. The first generation 46RH transmission controls were hydraulically activated similar to the A-727 in appearance. Internals are different, however, and not many components are interchangeable.
Is a T5 transmission an automatic?
Today, for a number of reasons, installing an automatic transmission in a rod or custom is no longer the automatic decision (no pun intended) it was in the last few decades. The T5 is the only American-made standard transmission to span almost 20 years of production (GM’s Muncie four-speed previously held that honor).
When did the Ford 300 cubic inch straight six come out?
The Ford 300 cubic inch straight-six is a staple of American truck culture, having literally helped build this nation as we know it. Found in Ford F-Series trucks in the 1960s all the way until 1996, the big 560-pound iron-block powerhouse served valiantly for farmers, construction workers, and even lumberjacks.
Is the Ford 300 inline straight 6 still good?
Today it is not uncommon at all to see a Ford 300 make it to 300,000 miles or more with no major problems at all. Because of its great reputation for reliability and ease of maintenance, the 300 I6 is still sought after among many Ford enthusiasts.
What’s the best transmission for a Ford 300 6 cylinder?
Three-speed manual transmissions are the best candidates to bolt to the 300-cubic-inch in-line six-cylinder engine in a Ford F-Series pickup truck. The Tremec T5 five-speed manual serves as a good upgrade for the 300. T85 to T89 Manuals The T85, T86, T87 and T89 three-speed manual transmissions can fit behind the 300 straight-six.
When did the Ford 300 engine come out?
The Ford 300 inline six-cylinder engine was first introduced for the 1965 model year to be used in the popular F series pickup truck. Ford would keep the 300 in production all the way up until 1996.