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Tranny Suggestions - 4/11/2003 10:21:54 PM

Tangerine GT

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Hey,

I have a 347 blueprinted longblock coming in the mail from K untz and Co. and I wanna change the tranny. This new motor (along with the other parts I have waiting to go alone with it which I'm not about to list) is gonna make 500+ horsepower off pump gas. To keep it short and simple I need some suggestions of a transmission. The P.O.S. stock T-5 won't hanle that beast of an engine so I was wondering what would be a better choice from a Tremec 3550 and a T-56???? Thanks.

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Tranny Suggestions - 4/11/2003 10:38:41 PM

Tangerine GT

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cmooooon anyone?! it's a simple question to answer i just want some second opinions on the smarter choice of a tremec 3550 or a t-56. people change their trannys all the time im sure SOMEONE has some advice?

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Tranny Suggestions - 4/12/2003 2:49:49 PM

91GT5.0

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A T-56 would be better because:

1) it's a six speed, and

2) can take 400ft/lbs

but, it's more expensive than a 3550 (~$1250 compared to ~$2200)

If you want a good 5 spd that will take 400 ft/lbs, get a TKO (~$1350)

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Tranny Suggestions - 4/13/2003 9:44:50 AM

lloydchristmas

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Go with the six!!!!!!

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Tranny Suggestions - 4/17/2003 7:54:11 PM

stang574

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The T-56 is an excellent tranny. But my preference would be to go with the TKO. You don't have to buy a shorter driveshaft and it can take the abuse.