[gr8scott51]

We've had this argument before and I haven't won yet and Andy will chime in for the opposition, too. I have the transmission you're talking about behind my 300+ hp 350. There are weaknesses in the T5 that need to be addressed if you are going to use one. They fit very nicely in the truck. My 350 is in the I6 position and that put the shifter in perfect position. The T5 isn't meant to handle more than about 300 ft lbs of torque. As a cruising tranny it's very well behaved. If you intend to tow anything, I probably wouldn't recommend it. If you intend to race your truck, repeated launches won't do it any good. I had to put a spacer between the T5 and the stock bell housing (or you can cut the input shaft). I kept the stock clutch linkage and used an 11" clutch for an Astro van. There are a couple websites with a lot of good info: inliners.org has a good Tech Page on the T5. JTR.com (Jags that run) has some very good info. I found a T5 for an 85 V6 S10 with a 0.72 to 1 5th gear that allows me to cruise at 80 mph @ 2400 rpm with a 3.73 rear end. I am not sorry that I used the T5. They are one of the most common 5 speeds around having been used in camaros/firebirds, mustangs, jeeps, S10s, Astro vans, even some American Motors. Borg Warner sold out to Tremec and it is still being produced. Hope the info helps, Scott