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Five Speed Manual Transmission - Gimme Five

Five-Speed Manuals: The Other Overdrive Option

Photography by Terry McGean
Transmission Specs
Transmission Torque Rating 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Year
T5 Non-World Class 265 lb-ft 2.95 1.94 1.34 1.00 0.63 '83-'84 Mustang
T5 World Class 265 lb-ft 3.35 1.93 1.29 1.00 0.68 '85-'89 Mustang
T5 World Class, late 300 lb-ft 3.35 1.93 1.29 1.00 0.68 '90-'93 Mustang
T5 Cobra Z-spec 330 lb-ft 2.95 1.94 1.34 1.00 0.63 '93 Cobra
Tremec 3550 350 lb-ft 3.27 1.98 1.34 1.00 0.68 '95 Cobra R/aftermarket
Tremec TKO 425 lb-ft 3.27 1.98 1.34 1.00 0.68 Aftermarket
Tremec TKO II 475 lb-ft 3.27 1.98 1.34 1.00 0.83 Aftermarket

D&D PerformanceD&D can meet all of your late-model drivetrain needs, covering a full line of T5, Tremec, and even T56 gearboxes, parts, and accessories. The Z-spec T5 is available from D&D as a new assembly, as is the Tremec 3550, TKO, TKO Plus, and TKO II. D&D also offers shifters, clutches, driveshafts, and just about anything else you'll need to convert your classic to a late-model overdrive manual trans, or simply to upgrade or service your late-model performance car. D&D Performance, Wixom, MI, 248/735-6220, www.ddperformance.com

Forte's Parts ConnectionForte's offers a diverse array of performance parts for various makes, but is best known as a manual transmission one-stop shop for replacement parts, complete gearboxes, and trans-swap parts and pieces. Today, Forte's carries a full line of overdrive manual transmissions, including the Z-spec T5, the Tremec 3550, TKO, and TKO II, plus Forte's also offers every version of the Tremec, from the typical Ford small-block applications to swap-oriented gearboxes for GM applications, including specific kits for third-generation Camaro/Firebird, plus the Ford FE, Mopar small- and big-block, and even AMC. Also available are mid-shift conversion parts for Tremec boxes to relocate the shifter, application-specific shifters, driveshaft components, crossmember conversion parts, clutch linkage, speedometer cable parts, and much more. Forte's Parts Connection, Burlington, MA, 781/273-9900, www.fortesparts.com

By Terry McGean
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