Gearbox mod ?

[macdeb]

Hi blokes,
I realise my T5 box may be on borrowed time pushing 554 lb/ft of torque, so what's the opinion on the best upgrade? My T5 re-worked or another box altogether? I've experienced no problems so far but,,,,,.
I also keep going for another gear such is the response in 5th

[macdeb]

Sardonicus said:

you don't strike me as a tranny abuser Mac

Edited by Sardonicus on Wednesday 22 October 09:38

ooh 'ello?

[macdeb]

I'd certainly be interested in any recommendations. My fear is if I leave it as is, it will eventually go at some point and there is nothing worse than having all that power and being afraid to use it, seems pointless. I have some uprated driveshafts to fit and the John Eales clutch I fitted for nitrous use [standard couldn't cope] is doing a great job so far.
I want to weigh up costs etc, and obviously the easiest would be to have the T5 worked on as Derek and Nigel have had [can you give me some details Nige?] Then there is the appeal of having a sixth gear, but which box and what adaptations have to be accounted for.

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Engineer1949 said:

Tremec is a gearbox used in many aplications wouldnt surprise me if one is available if all else fails i could fabricate one

John

Hi John, thanks. I should be manning the TVRCC stand at the NEC next month, will you be there with Nick? Maybe we could have a chat

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Quinny said:

At your age you should be thinking about sticking an auto in it...

Bloody kids

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SILICONEKID345HP said:

Will you be buying me a drink ?

Don't I always? Still on the Babycham?

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sgrimshaw said:

Do you have a link / details of the uprated driveshafts please.

Mine are due for replacement and I was considering whether it's worth putting in uprated ones.

Thanks

Simon

I'll dig out the details Simon.

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Brummmie said:

A reworked T5 is not going to defy physics, the gears and shafts are still very small compared to a TKO600, and there is no way around this, each component/tooth is still under lots more load, due to surface area even if it is made of unobtainium.
A Tremec 6 speed will compromise your exhaust size/clearance, personally if i were you its a TKO600 with a 3.08 diff..

Why dont you have a drive of mine and get a feel for the box/ratios?

Edited by Brummmie on Thursday 23 October 11:27

will be at unit all day tomorrow [Friday] if you're coming to work in it.

[macdeb]

Does anyone know if the input shaft on the TKO can be changed from 26 spline to 23 spline?