HCI 5.0 Fox blows trannys (and not in a fun dirty way.)

[MustangChris]

hey guys.

I sent JR a text, but with no reply, so I dont want to bother him... so i figured i ask the rest of you lovely ladies.
My buddy has a 89 fox with HCI + a few bolt ons.

His car has gone through 3 transmissions now. his OEM T5, a scrap T5, and a G-force brand new from jegs T5....

do you guys suggest Gforce, or TKO? What are the differences? any suggestions on a proper install?

Thanks everyone! :headbang:

 

[Addermk2]

driving lessons...

but seriously, my T3550 is holding up great

 

[LAFENATU]

a G-force brand new from jegs T5....

How about a warranty from Jegs?

Tell them the trans blew up and you need a replacement. I assume it was not a top notch G Force because those transmissions are designed to take a beating.

 

[MustangChris]

i guess not... ... lol. but either way, any suggestions on TKO vs. GForce? where to buy? proper install tips?

his dad is an old timer gear head and they did the HCI in his garage. and im sure all 3 trannys went in in the garage as well.

it was pretty straight forward on the first install (i was there for it): tighten bell housing bolts at the same time, ensure that everything is aligned properly, spin output shaft on tail end of transmission while tightening bolts to avoid binding of junk on inside of transmission.

now, after erading what i just posted, keep in mind my job was to spin the output shaft until it wouldnt spin anymore... .. lol. if they did something wrong up north, i couldnt see it, as I was laying on my back with a tranny between my legs (someone sig that, i dare you.... ....)

anyways, give me some feedback here amigos, should he try a tko this time?

 

[Addermk2]

i still say driving lessons

 

[bradtheblade]

hey addermk2 did you have any probs installing the 3550 i heard they are shorter than the 94-95 i am thinking of running this tranny.

 

[Addermk2]

hey addermk2 did you have any probs installing the 3550 i heard they are shorter than the 94-95 i am thinking of running this tranny.

they are not a problem to install. there are several threads here about installing them. Just search and read.

 

[bradtheblade]

ok will do thanks

 

[1996mustangGT]

they did something wrong up north, i couldnt see it, as I was laying on my back with a tranny between my legs

BAAAAAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHA Thats going in my sig

 

[MustangChris]

they did something wrong up north, i couldnt see it, as I was laying on my back with a tranny between my legs

BAAAAAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHA Thats going in my sig

yea? gunna take my dare? just wait till your mustang magically gets sand in the oil pan... . . ... bwahahahaha.




anyways, no one has suggestions?/? transmission brands and proper install advice is a little over everyone's head, eh? . ..

 

[rz5.0]

t56

 

[sn95gtvert]

t56 +1

 

[bradtheblade]

if you got the cash t56 and trans shop install at least that will keep it in the car and out from between your legs.lol

 

[Venom351R]

I'm running a 3550 as well and its held up pretty well to 3 years of racing at the track on slicks 5,000 RPM dumps off the line and power shifting. Guess you can say I throw everything at it I can and its been great for me. My mods/power level are in my sig I'm by no means making tranny busting power numbers but I'm not easy on it either. If I ever did break this one ( most likely being the input shaft) I would either just upgrade that or go w/ the Gforce/TKO

 

[Javi]

A t5 should be able to handle his HCI, there is something else going on here..

whats is it exactly happening? dont ignore the problem. fix it!!