[66convert]

I am contemplating a T5 transplant into my 66. Currently I have 2.80 highway gears but I would like to put in a 3.55 gearset at the same time as the T5. Most of the 3.55 3rd members I am finding are open gearsets. Am I just asking for alot of wheel spin with a lower open gear? Right now the engine is stock but that will change in the future. Any comments?

Thanks

 

[autoxsteve]

T5 into a 3.55 will not give you much improvement on milage. I don't know what the 5th gear ratio is, but let's say it is .79. then the final drive ratio would be 2.80! You can always go get a posi unit to install your gears. I installed an Auburn unit about 2 years ago, and really like it.

Good luck...



Steve Leslie, 65 coupe in restoration. 302, toploader, A/C, disc brakes, bench seat

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[Poppy65]

Same here.. I have the T-5 with 3.55 and the auburn unit.. sweet deal..It cost extra but worth it.. the only draw back is with the 3.55 gears you have to shift out of first quickly..

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Chris Hunter
65 A-Code Convertible

 

[66convert]

Do you have any suggestions on where to look for the best price on an Auburn Pro unit? A quick web search turned up one place that quotes $468 but I am unsure if that is a good price.

 

[Guest]

I dont' know what kind of power you're making, but trying to run open 3.55's in my Cleveland is just ridiculous. That poor right rear tire spins all the dang time. I can't afford the locker just yet so I'm putting the 2.xx's back in till then.

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1970 Fastback, 4V 351C, various colors with black interior

 

[64coupe]

The T-5 fifth is .68. Which works out to an effective 2.41 instead of a 3.55. My 3.00 will be effectively a 2.04. Should be good for high speed runs - huh? At least until I upgrade to a 3.55 limited slip unit.



Keith

64 1/2 coupe built around April 30, 1964
was a 260 3-speed becoming a 5.0 5-speed.

 

[Guest]

I did the T-5 plus 3.55 conversion you're talking about last fall. I got the T-5 version with the 3.35 first gear. With that low a tranny gear, the 3.55 rear end is too low for me- it's too buzzy in first. I'm going to go to a 3.00 or 3.2 rear end. If you want the 3.55's, I recommend you get the T-5 with the 2.95 first. The disadvantage there is that you don't get much lower cruize rpm.

Gene Zierdt
'65 Conv.
302/roller cam/valves/ported
T-5 w/3.55
negative roll, progressive front, 4 1/2 rear springs
Front & rear anti-sway bars