MGBV8 Carl Floyd Kingsport, TN (4511 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 11:32PM Main British Car: 1979 MGB Buick 215 |
Re: Another T5 trans question
You called it a race car. Some say that the T-50 has a race car shift pattern, so you are in luck. It's a pretty good tranny & would be fine in that project. The bell housing is the same as mine, a Buick/Olds bell with the dual bolt pattern. The holes not being used in yours is for the 3 speed.
Here is an article by Jim Blackwood about the T-50. [www.britishv8.org] |
Re: Another T5 trans question
Thanks guys. I call it a race car because I don't know what else to call it. Wife was joking that I should call it number 12, because that's how many cars I'm up to. If I do anything with this, it will most likely get the Rover 4.0 I already have rebuilt and bagged in the garage, an Edelbrock 4 barrel, and a Rover 5 speed. Altho, seeing how it has a TR4a rear diff, and I just so happen to have a TR3/4 4 speed sitting here, I keep thinking it should have a TR3/4 engine with twin DCOE Webers hanging off the side.
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BlownMGB-V8 Jim Blackwood 9406 Gunpowder Rd., Florence, KY 41042 (6468 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 12:59PM Main British Car: 1971 MGB Blown,Injected,Intercooled Buick 340/AA80E/JagIRS |
Re: Another T5 trans question
Depending on the gears it is fitted with, the T-50 could be a good choice, especially being new. There were three versions, and it would be possible you could have the extremely rare version with a 1:1 5th gear and no overdrive.
Considering the guys who built this were engineers (I think you said) it seems likely that a good match of weight, engine size, transmission ratios and rear axle might be likely. You might want to consider finishing it up as intended. The strength of the T-50 and the TR4/6 axle are pretty comparable. Neither are going to stand up well to 300+ hp but both should do fine at 200. If the vehicle weight can be kept below 2000 lbs that can be enough. Jim |
joe_padavano Joseph Padavano Northern Virginia (156 posts) Registered: 02/15/2010 03:49PM Main British Car: 1962 F-85 Deluxe wagon 215 Olds |
Re: Another T5 trans question
The T50 was used in the mid-1970s behind such powerhouse motors as the Buford 231 and the Olds 260. It may be the only five speed that's weaker than the T5.
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MGBV8 Carl Floyd Kingsport, TN (4511 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 11:32PM Main British Car: 1979 MGB Buick 215 |
Re: Another T5 trans question
That is pretty pessimistic, Joe.
Sure, it's not rated for nearly the torque of a T-5 (some of them aren't rated for much torque, either), but it's a great little tranny for the lower power/lighter weight projects. Kurt Schley ran one for years in his Olds 215 MGB. The shift pattern might take a bit of getting used, except for those used to 3 on the tree (or floor). Oh, you left out the Chevy Monza V8. Engine options included the 305 & 350 (although detuned). |
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joe_padavano Joseph Padavano Northern Virginia (156 posts) Registered: 02/15/2010 03:49PM Main British Car: 1962 F-85 Deluxe wagon 215 Olds |
Re: Another T5 trans question
"That is pretty pessimistic, Joe. "
I'll note you didn't say it was wrong, however... |