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Old 02-04-2025, 08:16 PM   #10
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Re: Option for budget manual transmission upgrade

I think a t-5 will not be a durable trans behind a big block . The T-5 is rated to a max of 300 lb-ft of torque. I would look at the TKX it’s under 3k right now for a new unit . With all the planned work I wouldn’t cheap out on the drivetrain
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