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Buyigng a used T5z??

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gotstang

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Our neighborhood project '88 5.0LX needs a transmission, bad. I found a used T5z on Corral.net in Tulsa. Dude said he bought it used from Corral about a year ago, but when I searched, the only T5 he's bought on there was a regular 5.0 Mustang WC T5. Guy does look legit, 28 feedbacks and a 7 year member of corral, but? Good news is he only wants $600 + shipping for shifter, trans, bell, and alum. flywheel.

Bad news is UPS wants $175 to send a crate with a return tag. That and my theory that people don't know a Jeep T5 from a T5z (or a swift kick to the arse)

What would Brian Boitano (or stangfix) do?
 
Keeping an eye on this one? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/T5-W-c-T-5-Ford-Mustang-Borg-Warner-Tremec-transmission-/270568347313?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3eff2156b1

According to that link it appears he can get you a 052 Cluster set trans for $600 rebuilt, assuming I'm reading that. If you need the better 068 cluster it'll be an extra $100.

Cheap (for now) bell: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-Mustang-5-0-T5-BELLHOUSING-1987-1993-/330428361637?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4cef10aba5
 
Crap, he doesn't take 2.3 4cyl T5s as cores.

Astro Performance is looking like the best option outside of a used unit. Astro wants $1140 for a rebuild without bell or shifter, including clutch kit and freight, and he'll give a $250 credit for a good 2.3 core.
 
"gotstang" said:
Crap, he doesn't take 2.3 4cyl T5s as cores.

Astro Performance is looking like the best option outside of a used unit. Astro wants $1140 for a rebuild without bell or shifter, including clutch kit and freight, and he'll give a $250 credit for a good 2.3 core.
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The ebay guy doesn't need a core, FYI
 
"buening" said:
The ebay guy doesn't need a core, FYI
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I'll keep him in mind...this is the 3rd T5 I've almost bought, so I might talk to the ebay guy, who knows at this rate. :lol

I'm still pissed that I missed out on an $1000 Astro A-5 :lol

Talked to my buddy that owns the car...he's now shooting for 375hp and a pair of slicks...gonna need all the trans we can get. :lol
 
"gotstang" said:
It's this or a $900 standard rebuild without shifter or bell. Bellhousing we've got looks FUBAR too. :(
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$900 to rebuild? these things are pretty easy to overhaul.... you can get all the stuff (minus synchros) for under $300 last I knew.
What kind of mods are in the '88 that needs a Z spec?
 
"gotstang" said:
Just asked...can't believe I forgot. If it's a T5z I'll probably buy it.
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How will you know if infact it is a T5z before you buy it?
 
It was a 4cyl car originally, so we're sorta stuck buying a rebuilt or gutting it and buying V8 internals. Astro's T5 & clutch is $900 with core credit, or I can spend $900 on T5z guts and a clutch.

He's getting ported GT40Ps and a ported Cobra intake, a cam, and headers, should put out a fair amount of hp, I hope it doesn't kill T5s, hehe.
 
"cmayna" said:
How will you know if infact it is a T5z before you buy it?
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If the tag says it's a Z, all I can do is take his word for it. Worst comes to worst, Visa and Paypal have pretty good fraud protection.
 
"gotstang" said:
Ihe's now shooting for 375hp and a pair of slicks...gonna need all the trans we can get.
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If that's the case forget the 052 or 068 clusters. Astro or GForce would be the way to go IMO ........or a TKO500/600 or T56 :lol
 
It is really a crap shoot buying a used transmission unless it comes from a trusted source.

They can say it is good but their definition of "good" may not be good enough.

Or they just don't know.
 
:lol
Just heard back from the guy and there is no tag. That plus the fact that the only T5 he bought was a regular V8 WC unit is enough to scare me.

5 bucks says it's not really a T5z. :lol
 
Update: Found another lightly used T5z for $600, this time with proof and a tag#. Too bad I found out it was for-real about 10mins after I found out that we cain't even afford a trip to McDonalds suddenly. Damn IRS.
 
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