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Old 04-24-2005, 07:33 PM
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Re: '81 to 83 5 spd trans.

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Originally Posted by MagicRat
My service manual indicates the '81 to '83 5 spd trans is a Tremec, where it is basically a 4 spd trans with an overdrive mechanism installed in the extension housing.
Are these transmissions any use with a mildly built 302 (approx 225 to 250 hp)?
My guess is 'no' becuase they went to a T5 in '84 when the 302 had about 175 hp.
Any input would be appreciated.

They went to the T-5 in 83-1/2. the SROD4 is not good in performance applications.

The SROD4 bellhousing can be used to mount a tremec 3550.TKO or a 4-speed toploader to a 302-351W so it has some use!
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