T5 trany in 55 wagon

[LD-Ordie]

Originally Posted by V8COOPMAN

LD .....I'm glad to hear that you finally got it all together. In view of your statements above, it MIGHT be a good thing if you would emphasize for folks, just how glad you are that you ended-up with the Mustang CLOSE RATIO (3.35 1st gear) gear set, RATHER THAN that dumb S-10 gear set with the goofy "granny" 1st gear, and widely-spaced 2nd thru 4th gears. Ya done GOOD! DD

So I admit I have no experience with the S10 trany, but in my opinion, gearing with this Tremec World Class is perfect for a full size car. I definitely would not want a lower 1st gear unless your application was going to be a truck with an occasional stump pulling!!

[JSeery]

Love the T5s, and looks like you did an excellent job with your installation! Yes, the gears are everything and often totally overlooked with the T5.

[V8COOPMAN]

Originally Posted by LD-Ordie

I definitely would not want a lower 1st gear unless your application was going to be a truck with an occasional stump pulling!!

As it sounds like you're pretty-well pleased with your Mustang T5, your statement about "definitely would not want a lower 1st gear" makes me think that you would have loved the Camaro gear set with the 2.95 1st gear ....the one that I keep promoting so strongly. Just a few more MPH in a normal 1st gear wind-out. But the main point here is NOT getting stuck with that awful S-10 set of gears 'cuz of not doing one's homework. S-10 Tail shaft housing...YES! The gear set....NO freakin' WAY! DD

[JSeery]

Originally Posted by V8COOPMAN

As it sounds like you're pretty-well pleased with your Mustang T5, your statement about "definitely would not want a lower 1st gear" makes me think that you would have loved the Camaro gear set with the 2.95 1st gear ....the one that I keep promoting so strongly.

Not just Camaro! Ford mustang as well, but Ford Motorsport (aftermarket). I like the T5z transmissions. There was a time I could purchase new ones for $1795 and free delivery (to the dealership). Hard to beat that price!