T5 Borg Warner tranny rebuild

Anyone know of someone who is good at building these transmissions? I would like to get it performance built to where it will not break EVER but know that's wishful thinkin. Thanks for any input.

To be honest I wouldn't invest any money in the T5 unless you send it to G-Force or Liberty. I would put the money in a Tremec 3550, TKO 500. I had a Tremec 3550 and loved it. I beat the ever living shit out of it and it never skipped a beat.

Well not sure I would be able to afford that, those are like almost 3g's right? Getting this tranny super cheap so pocket book wise would probably be more cost effect go build this one right?

FourEyedFan wrote:: Well not sure I would be able to afford that, those are like almost 3g's right? Getting this tranny super cheap so pocket book wise would probably be more cost effect go build this one right?

no way. I paid about 950-1000 for my low mileage unit. It never missed a beat!

So building a Borg Warner is not your recommendation even if I am getting the tranny for a steal?

FourEyedFan wrote:: So building a Borg Warner is not your recommendation even if I am getting the tranny for a steal?

for the amount of money you will have in the T5 you can get a good used Tremec that has much better power rating.

Ok any clue where to look for a tremec used? Been looking but cheapest I see is like 1500

theres a guy selling an upgraded Tremec with 26 spline input and 31 spline output fresh ready to go and he is asking 1400. He is open to reasonable offers.

http://forums.corral.net/forums/drivetrain-parts/1320703-thinking-about-selling-my-newly-rebuilt-tko-500-a.html

http://forums.corral.net/forums/drivetrain-parts/1329721-tremec-3550-tko-500-a.html

that guy has a 3550 for sale for 1100 obo. I ran the 3550. BAD ASS tranny.

Thanks for the info, will keep an eye on this site for sure.

Just go automatic lmao. I will see what I can find for you through my sources, also Shawn can hit up LKQ and Big LeRoys to see if they have anything reasonable.

Not sure this will work or not, but found this one for $600 on craigslist

Mustang tremec 3650 5 speed Mach 1 - $600 (Cypress)

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"I recently bought a engine for my 2003 Mach 1 and this transmission was attached to the engine,has close to 50,000 miles on it.came from a running 2004 Mach 1."

Thanks Bro, sorry to back out of Shawns trans but if I can get a tremec for the same as rebuilding the Borg Warner might as well right? Sorry Shawn I will make you a hell of a brisket lol

Well from what I have been reading, and I know I shouldn't trust everything I read, I am going to have to do a few small things to even get the tko to work right. Like driveshaft spacers and what not, nothing to major just extra stuff not a straight swap. Anyone feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.

the 3650 is a stock transmission in the mustangs. It is not as strong as the 3550 or the TKO. I believe the 3650 has the bellhousing as part of the transmission. It would not work behind a SBF.

No biggie. Gotta make the best and smart decisions when it comes to this and not rush, so money isn't wasted.

Luckily we have good people on this site to guide us or at least gives it pros and cons of things we question.

FourEyedFan wrote:: Well from what I have been reading, and I know I shouldn't trust everything I read, I am going to have to do a few small things to even get the tko to work right. Like driveshaft spacers and what not, nothing to major just extra stuff not a straight swap. Anyone feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.

to isntall a Tremec 3550 and a TKO 500 you will need to grind the tack welds off the crossmember to move it back a few inches. You will also need a Cobra R bellhousing from a 1995. Other than that its a straight swap. I did not require a driveshaft spacer either.

Tru Dat!!!

A TKO 600 will require a new clutch as its a 26 spline not a 10 spline.

Damn that is more work than I thought lol Is that cause mine is an 86?

XplicitPerformance wrote:: the 3650 is a stock transmission in the mustangs. It is not as strong as the 3550 or the TKO. I believe the 3650 has the bellhousing as part of the transmission. It would not work behind a SBF.

Thank you.

I have checked San Antonio craigslist posting and you may want to check it out. Looks like $675.00

mustang t-5 world class - $675

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This was my back up trans no longer needed picked up.a.tremec shifts perfect includes bell housing and slightly used clutch for asking price

You may check this out also that I found posted in San Antonio.

Stock replacement world class T5 manual transmission for sale
Unit is completely rebuilt with new bearings, seals, carbon fiber syncronizer rings, upgraded steel bearing retainer and small parts kit installed.

Available with or without a core.

$650 with a rebuildable T5 core or $800 without a rebuildable T5 core

Does not come with bellhousing or shifter. You can purchase those seperately from me though if needed

We can also rebuild your T5, T45, T56, Tr3650 or Tremec TKO series manual transmission. Call for prices!!
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t-5 world class is borg warner trans

What you will have to weigh is what are you going to do with the car. Race? How much more power are you going to put down in the future? Just a fun daily driver and make a few passes every now and then?

If you are not going to do much and depending on how much you are going to be able to spend or timeline in which you want to do something about the transmission all will have to factor into this brohamshire 4eyedfan of mine Laughing

Word by brotha from anotha motha, you know me better than anyone I am sure in the future I will get bored and want to get more power ahrahrahr!!! (tool time grunt) So I would rather have a trans that will handle it now since I am going to have to get t a new one anyway ya know

Will have to save up then and make due with clatter bang, roar, grind, shifting I guess