T5 vs Tremec (and now Moser??)

[jocko]

While I realize the T5 is not as beefy as other o/d transmissions - has anyone experienced durability issues with a T5 behind a mild small block?

Spent a little time chatting up a T5 rebuilder today at Carlisle - he said the T5's (i.e. "his" T5's) were good for up to approx 350 hp. Seemed a bit of a stretch, but I nodded my head up and down. But the price is right and the shifter location is right, and the gear ratios are right...

Also, one of the trans vendors said that Moser (I THINK he said Moser, the rear end and axle guys) is coming out with a ground-up new heavy duty 5-speed o/d trans to give tremec a run for their money. Supposed to be an 800hp capable trans in the mid-$2000's range. Anyone heard of that thing yet?? I don't need that much strength, but it's cheaper than a tremec.. I'm just sayin.

thanks,
jocko