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[Transmitter Man]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PROMOTION-MUSTANG-S...

Some great photo's on this ad.

Note, made for the 5.0 HO Mustang V8 so beefed up compared to UK versions.

Just need to find a source for bell housing and quick-shift.

I really would like to eliminate my crap LT77 seciond gear graunching. It's rediculous having to double de-clutch for a semi-smooth down shift.

Phil
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[pwd95]

That's a great price too if it's a fairly direct replacement.

Off topic Phil, do you have the contact details of the chap that did your dash veneering. Don't seem to be much about 2nd hand. Ta

[adam quantrill]

Transmitter Man said:

I really would like to eliminate my crap LT77 second gear graunching.

Have you tried Castrol SMX-S? It'll cost you about 15 quid to refill the gearbox. On the other hand the syncro ring might be shot, in which case it's often easier to buy a replacement box off ebay.

[Transmitter Man]

Wyn,

This fella is based at his house in Watford.

He advertises in Sprint magazine which I do not subscribe to.

I'm sure someone here or on the general TVR forum will be able to come up with his contact info.

My new screen's in - looks great.

Car going in for body off resto hopefully during October.

Phil

[grahamw48]

It also has a nice high 5th gear ratio.

[convert]

adam quantrill said:

Transmitter Man said:

I really would like to eliminate my crap LT77 second gear graunching.

Have you tried Castrol SMX-S? It'll cost you about 15 quid to refill the gearbox. On the other hand the syncro ring might be shot, in which case it's often easier to buy a replacement box off ebay.

I agree with Adam on this. My box has been much better since i put Castrol SMX-S in it.

[rev-erend]

Silly question.

Will the gearstick be in the correct position ?


What about the speedo drive ?

[heightswitch]

grahamw48 said:

It also has a nice high 5th gear ratio.

The American T5 has a very high fifth, so high that it is virtually unuasable unless you have the correct diff ratio.

A High rear diff coupled to this labours the car.

I once had a US T5 in a cobra replica with a 2.88 diff. it wouldn't pull unless we were plus 90mph on the motorway.

Neil

[rev-erend]

heightswitch said:

grahamw48 said:

It also has a nice high 5th gear ratio.

The American T5 has a very high fifth, so high that it is virtually unuasable unless you have the correct diff ratio.

A High rear diff coupled to this labours the car.

I once had a US T5 in a cobra replica with a 2.88 diff. it wouldn't pull unless we were plus 90mph on the motorway.

Neil

The 1st gear ratio at 3.35 is also very high .. would be very useful if you are towing a caravan.

An alternative with better ratio's:
http://www.v8tuner.co.uk/product.php?id=669

[Transmitter Man]

Are the input/output splines correct on that box?

Considering that's here in the UK that's not bad however one still needs all the other parts for the conversion.

I wonder how the spec of that WC T5 compares to this one which others rave about:

http://www.gearboxman.co.uk/infot5.html

I think I'll try the Castrol before I bancrupt myself

Phil
420 SEAC

[Transmitter Man]

BTW, how many litres required:

http://www.google.co.uk/products?q=Castrol+SMX-S&a...

?

Phil
420 SEAC

[adam quantrill]

I think I buy 2 bottles and have some left over for top-ups.

BTS that's quite expensive Sir:

SMX-S 1 litre 75w/80w synthetic gear oil GL 1– 4 6.49

from Swavesey

http://www.castrol.com/liveassets/bp_internet/cast...

[Transmitter Man]

Hi Adam,

Thanks for that.

Will order tomorrow.

Phil
420SEAC

[TVR_owner]

Sorry, noy read all the thread and cant see te links, but is its T5 box oil, 75W90 semi is what it needs..

[Pilo-Wedgebits]

I have a gearbox from a 350i in my unit - any use on a 400?

Cheers

Shaun

[grahamw48]

I think they're the same aren't they ?...but definitely different clutch.

[clarenceboddiger]

Transmitter Man said:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PROMOTION-MUSTANG-S...

I really would like to eliminate my crap LT77 seciond gear graunching. It's rediculous having to double de-clutch for a semi-smooth down shift.l

This may be of interest, I wasnt aware of this,ATF is that right?, I have wrecked 3 of these boxes whilst shifting from 1-2nd when I had a 3500s P6, but i was told it was due to inability to preload on early boxes.Wouldn't argue as I dont know.

http://forum.britishv8.org/read.php?6,9190
or if not this
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&am...
ps just visiting from the S forum

Edited by clarenceboddiger on Tuesday 22 September 23:19

Edited by clarenceboddiger on Wednesday 23 September 00:02

[grahamw48]

That's what I understood too. Supposed to give a smoother change.

[Transmitter Man]

Following that US based British V8 site too me to this article: http://www.britishv8.org/Other/SteveSanett.htm

Plumbing & wiring we can only dream about.

Phil
420 SEAC

[rev-erend]

That Daimler is a work of art .. wow.