tremec 3550 goodness

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  1. 5.0Droptop Neutered Member

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    I can finally beat up on my 347 with out fearing the fury of t5 gods.
    I installed my 3550 this week. Nice and stout transmission. I like it.:nice:
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    :nice: What did you do with the stock t-5??
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    Is that the high speed 5 speed?
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    The 3550 comes in .68 or .82 overdrive ratio...
    They can handle a beating much better then a T-5
  5. 5.0Droptop Neutered Member

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    I sold the t5 to my friend.

    The Tremec 3550 is rated for higher tq than a t5.
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    I certainly wouldnt have bought the t-5 if it were behind that 347 for very long :)
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    I want a T-56.
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    The t5 was the 13-52-199 rated for 300 Ft # of tq. It was not beat on either. Shifted perfect no grinds no vibes no problems.....
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    So you gonna tell me that you dont beat on your 347...:nono: Go buy a civic :p I had the WC T-5 behind my 347 and it didnt last 1 summer....
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    I didnt beat on it with the t5 because I know how eaisly they break. I broke the t5 in my 66 resto mod. So I babied this one untill I could get the tremec. Now its getting a beating. it looks like thiss when I beat it
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    I got a 93 Accord. is that close enough?:lol:
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    That is what its rated for but I have seen and personally know some people running 500-600 ft/lbs through them with no problems at all. You'll love it.

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