On Saturday, my new T-5 from an '85 TC will be going into my '87 TC (previously an automatic). The '83-'86 TCs were 155 hp, I believe. Does this mean the tranny is weaker than a '87-'88 T-5? Or perhaps was it the same tranny? Thanks for the info.
same tranny, gear ratios may be slightly differant. But you shouldnt tell a diff.
Anyone wanna second that?
The reason I ask, is the main reason I'm swapping tranny's is because I broke the A4LD (too much boost...). SO, I wanna make sure that this one will handle the power. I thought maybe it was weaker since the '83-'86 TCs had less power.
Do you have the ID tag from the trans?
According to most info
http://www.moderndriveline.com/Technical_Bits/transmission_spec.htm
The 85 T5 will be a NWC trans and the 87 was a WC. The gear ratios are different. Check the ID code to be certain what you have.
If it is the NWC it ain't a big deal, neither of the 2.3 trannys are exactly torque rating monsters...
Here's a chart that's a little easier to read(at least for me).
http://www.fordmuscle.com/archives/2000/09/t5swap/index2.shtml
I would think it would be OK, aren't the so-called "world class" 2.3 trannies rated for less torque than a stock 2.3 puts down anyway? Just like how a 5.0 T5 is only rated for 300 ft-lbs which is what a 5.0 makes stock.
Just don't forget to swap over the electronic speedo drive.