spotting a good T5 or bad T5

ea_boss_05 · 30-01-2006, 09:18 PM

i am looking in to buying a t5 in the next few week's, just would like to know how do i know if the box is running good or if it is rooted. and what was the difference between the standard T5 and the tickford T5.
thanks
luke

Damo · 30-01-2006, 10:26 PM

i think all t5's are the same luke apart from small differances. EA t5 is apparently slightly weaker, but i can't say it's proven. The EA also has a shorter first gear ratio. It's hard to tell if box is good or not unless you drive it, but makes sure it goes into all the gears etc and put new fluid in it.

Good luck mate, you won't be dissapointed with a manual.

EDIT: EA t5 don't have a reverse break/syncro, but that's no big deal.

InitialD · 30-01-2006, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Damo

EDIT: EA t5 don't have a reverse break/syncro, but that's no big deal.

LOL unless your a fan of doing 100 in reverse

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Psycho Chicken · 30-01-2006, 10:48 PM

As far as I know there's four different boxes.

EA/EB1 - no reverse brake, shorter ratios.
EBII-EL - reverse brake, generally meant to be stronger than the EA boxes.
V8 boxes
GT/Sprint boxes

No difference between Falcon and XR boxes.

EDXR6T · 30-01-2006, 10:48 PM

the xr' box have a bigger 5th gear i herd and later moddle ones are better over all strength wize

Walkinshaw · 30-01-2006, 11:10 PM

XR box = same as non XR.

EA = shorter 1st gear and larger 1-2 ratip drop hence the lower torque handeling

6Cyl
EA 1st = 3.5:1
EB2-EL 1st = 3.25:1
EB SS 1st = 2.95:1

V8
HO = 2.95:1
GT40 = 3.25:1

Psycho Chicken · 30-01-2006, 11:15 PM

Dan, if anyone gets their hands on an SS box I'll perform sexual favours or something.

Psycho Chicken · 31-01-2006, 12:02 AM

Yeah but e-series only got 5 or so of them. T5 have been used in so many cars it's not funny. Falcons, Commos, Mustangs, Camaros, pretty much any Ford/GM RWD 5 speed in the 80's.

Ok, nevermind, just read the link and realised it said that. Carry on.

snypereb · 31-01-2006, 12:12 AM

What is a t5?

Psycho Chicken · 31-01-2006, 12:16 AM

The fifth movie in the Terminator series.

No, really.

It's the 5 speed gearbox that was factory fit to the E-series Falcons.

svo347 · 31-01-2006, 12:43 AM

Also check out the bearing retainer where the throwout bearing runs along, these have a bad tendancy to wear grooves.there are steel ones available.

stockstandard · 31-01-2006, 01:26 AM

A few points

Although the specs are the same,I was quoted $200 more for a recon XR box over a recon standard box from Mal Wood, something was mentioned about different bearings but it was a while ago so i cant be sure.

The difference between the 1st and 2nd gear ratios on a EA T5 is what makes them 'weak'. If you shift hard into 2nd on a EA box there is more strain put on the internals compared to later boxes with closer ratios.

Psycho Chicken · 31-01-2006, 10:40 AM

The Sprint and GT has roller bearings on the input shaft, the standard box gets needle bearings.

Interceptor'85 · 31-01-2006, 01:02 PM

How much do reconditioned T5's go for as opposed to salvaged wreck box's ($1200-ish)???

ea_boss_05 · 31-01-2006, 04:28 PM

because i got a price on a conversion kit for an 1990 ea ghia with an EB-D xr box for $850.
i heard the xr boxes had a shorter first gear. may aswell stick to the ea ey.
luke

sphell · 31-01-2006, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by stockstandard

The difference between the 1st and 2nd gear ratios on a EA T5 is what makes them 'weak'. If you shift hard into 2nd on a EA box there is more strain put on the internals compared to later boxes with closer ratios.

How come they always blow up in 3rd then???

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