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Old 08-04-2007, 01:34 PM
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My Cobra began life with a wide ratio top loader and a 3.50 9" rear gear behind a 351W. Because I built the car as a cruiser and not as a race car I didn't like turning nearly 3000 RPM at 65 mph on the interstate. Fortunately, when the car was built I had modified the top loader bell housing to use a late Mustang cable clutch setup. Last year I swapped out the top loader for a super duty T-5 and matching late Mustang bell housing and flywheel. The hole in the tunnel for the shifter had to be slightly relocated and the rear trans cross member had to be modified. Also the drive shaft needed to be shortened a tad. I'm very happy with the results; smoother shifting and turning 1750 RPM in 5th at 65 MPH. Unless you are planning mega horsepower and a race machine, a well built world class T-5 will hold up nicely and perform well.
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