[302streetkilla]

hows it going guys
i have a 1990 mustang gt 5.0
stick shift
my problem is everytime i try to shift into 2nd gear
it grinds but it goes in
and if i throttle it in 2nd gear around 2500 rpm
it bogs out it wount go past 2500-3000 rpm
do i need a new/rebuilt tranny or do i need to
adjust my clutch?
if so how do i adjust it? lol
any great input would really help me
thanks guys

 

[rj8806]

hows it going guys
i have a 1990 mustang gt 5.0
stick shift
my problem is everytime i try to shift into 2nd gear
it grinds but it goes in
and if i throttle it in 2nd gear around 2500 rpm
it bogs out it wount go past 2500-3000 rpm
do i need a new/rebuilt tranny or do i need to
adjust my clutch?
if so how do i adjust it? lol
any great input would really help me
thanks guys

you might try adjusting the clutch but from the sounds of it, I think the 2/3 syncro is shot and in need of a rebuild. :scratchchin

Remove the clutch fork cover from the side of the bell and take a peek inside. You should have between 1/8" and 1/4" gap between the face of the throw out bearing and the fingers of the pressure plate with the clutch pedal all the way out at the rest position. If it is more than 1/4", then you aren't getting full release of the clutch disc and that will cause grinding.




Richard
Tech Support
Tremec TKO, T45 & T56 Transmission Systems

 

[302streetkilla]

thanks rj8806
im planning on building the motor
im going all motor
would this tranny be ok
and is it the t-5? correct me if im wrong
i wanna run 12's

 

[greg93]

My buddy has a 91 5 speed and he could not go from 2nd to 3rd w/o letting off the throttle. we went to a junk yard and removed a T5 and installed it ..The trans was only 90$ and we cleaned it up and put some new fluid in her. Everything works well and we was thinking of getting his old T5 rebuilt later on...

 

[rj8806]

thanks rj8806
im planning on building the motor
im going all motor
would this tranny be ok
and is it the t-5? correct me if im wrong
i wanna run 12's

You're welcome. :bigthumbsup

It is a T5 and unfortunately it is only rated at about 250ft/lbs (maybe 300, I had a long hard day at work and a few drinks already.... :hihi

It might last for a bit providing you go thru it and rebuild it but trying to get it into the 12's on a stock T5 is going to be tough. :scratchchin
Try PM'ing Reggie (rlg34750). He is one of the moderators and a great guy to boot. He too runs a fox body with a T5 and if I'm not mistaken, his car runs in the 12's consistently. He had it built by Pro-Motion Performance down in south Florida and loves it. Walt (the owner of Pro-Motion) and his son Wally are really knowledgeable when it comes to T5's, Mustangs and VERY fast E.T.'s.
I believe Pro-Motions number is 954-771-5575. Ask for Walt and tell him Richard (that's me ) at Keisler Engineering said to call him and see if he can help you out. :bigthumbsup



Richard
Tech Support
Tremec TKO, T45 & T56 Transmission Systems

 

[RLG34750]

Try PM'ing Reggie (rlg34750). He is one of the moderators and a great guy to boot. He too runs a fox body with a T5 and if I'm not mistaken, his car runs in the 12's consistently
Richard
Tech Support
Tremec TKO, T45 & T56 Transmission Systems

How dare you runs 12's.......

runs 10's consistently soon to be in the 9's......:gringreen

 

[302streetkilla]

How dare you runs 12's.......

runs 10's consistently soon to be in the 9's......:gringreen

hahahaha
thanks guys

 

[rj8806]

How dare you runs 12's.......

runs 10's consistently soon to be in the 9's......:gringreen

ooops, my bad brother. :laugh:

 

[chattanooga]

thanks rj8806
im planning on building the motor
im going all motor
would this tranny be ok
and is it the t-5? correct me if im wrong
i wanna run 12's

t5 is a good trans..


just gotta watch that first gear when you grip on some slicks
and bending shift forks, and syncros going out...

if your gonna run a t5 and not drop 1k on a real tremec
get a backup...