T5z mods

[66fstbk88]

Getting a T5z built and wondering if a Billet Cluster Support Plate would be a good idea to add? I know it wouldn't be bad, but is it needed? Its going to sit behind a 351w ~450hp and 3.25 gears. Will be street driven, not raced. Builder says no extra charge to install just pay for Support Plate.
Would you guys add it or just pass?

 

[6Stang7]

Well, the billet cluster plates are suppose to provided added strength; whether it does that I am not sure.

However, if you're going to throw ~450hp behind a Z spec turning 3.25's, then I would do it. The plate should cost around $50, and since you're putting an already high amount of power behind that little z spec, you need all the strength you can get.

 

[rebel65]

is it for 450 to the wheels? or what. either way i don't see why it would be a bad idea at all as you already said. i guess how Much is it is really the good question for me. if it's 50 bucks like 67 said, then i'de say that is some cheap additional insurance.

 

[66fstbk88]

The $50 is not my concern.. I wanted to know if the cluster support plate really makes a diffrence. I guess it just one of those things you either believe or not. Im just going to go with it.

 

[rebel65]

well in my way of thinking, if it's billet it's all one peice. right? a lot less chance of ANYTHING going wrong with it. at least that's what i think : ). just solid..

 

[6Stang7]

As rebel said, the fact that the piece is billet makes it strong then a casting. However, it could all be a moot point if you blow out third gear or twist your input shaft.

The way I look at it is if you're spending, say $1,500 for a z spec, then were are talking about something that costs 3.33% of the transmission. It might (and probably will) not make a difference, but since you're putting more power then that z spec was made for, I'd give it every chance you can.