uteman

Found out today that I'm not getting a T-5 in my ute it is actually a T-38.

So can anyone tell me where it is from (what car), how strong, prices, etc etc. Just some info on them so I know what I have got.

Cheers, Simon

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XD XR6

Sorry mate but I have never heard of a T-38. I have got no idea.

XR9UTE

Someone is pulling your leg.
So don't buy anything off them!

Pete.

uteman

Are you sure Pete? Is there anything I could have got confused with? He said it was beefyer (stronger) than a T-5 and can handle more power.
I am starting to get a little crapped off!

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7.6 X T 5's ???

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XR9UTE

Yes I'm sure. Ask if you can have a part number from this so called t-38? Also ask if it is still a top loading gearbox. If not they maybe giving you a T-45 which is used in current mustangs. This is an end loader design(like a T-56 6spd) but is actually only similar in torque capacity to a T-5.

As far as I know Borg warner has sold it's manual gearbox side off to Tremec. Hence, you get all these guys carrying on about getting a "Tremec T-5" as if it's some super tough gearbox...it's not!
www.ttcautomotive.com

So my advice is ask these questions and get an actual part number that you can cross reference. If they are dodgy you may get you car back and find they stuck a poxy supra 5 spd in it!?

Pete.

WINGED

Hey Pete what can you do to the t5 to make it stronger when getting it rebult??

Thanks

Jesmol

Did a search on the Web for a T-38 gearbox, found nothing related to cars, but plenty on a Russian Tank :oo1: :oo1:

Sounds like someones trying to pull a shifty, when you add this to the "rocker cover height" problem......

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uteman

Yeah, shyte. I spoke to a mechanic friend of mine today and he said he HAS heard of a T-38 and thinks its made by Borg Warner but cant remember what its from.

Cheers guys, I will have to check part numbers on the box like Pete said.

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Wulos

If your new ute is a pursuit, chances are it will be fitted with the "new" 5 speed Tremec TR3650, which is necessary to handle the extra torque.
You will also be able to boast that the rear end has been tubbed to accomodate the wider rubber.