I asked what made the Alloy transmission "super" and got not response so I had to research. I found some info about it and it sounds like a viable improvement over the factory T5WC. However, I also found a few people who have broken third gear in it.
I've got my finger on the trigger for Levy's T5 but can someone tell me it is worth the getting bolt-in replacement ability over getting a TKO? Also, is the input spline still 10?
My plan in the near future is 450 FWHP and Auto X and road course. No drag racing, light roadster. I'm thinking I'll be fine but...been burned already on transmission stuff.
Got to decide soon, current tranny is broken, a $900 botched repair from Valley Transmission in El Cajon. That's another story.
__________________ Tom
FFR 4040 MKII, IRS, 5.0 w/Cam, Super S pipes, March pulleys, Levy Super Alloy T5, Aluminum Flywheel, Ram clutch, 3.27 LSD, Cobra front brakes, Cobra R wheels, double hoops, driver FB mod, Kirkey Vintage 41 w/heaters, Tunnel mounted BMW E-brake handle, custom shifter/brake and cubby bezels, Mercedes premium carpet.
If you didn't build it, you can't brag about it. Just sayin'.
It is a very strong trans and I have them in many 600+hp cars. The input is 26 spline so you and means you would need to change clutch disc. Dimensionally it is the same is a standard T5 and shifts wonderfully.
__________________ gordon@levyracing.com Pro Builder and Go Fast Specialist
99/2000 NASA PSO Champion in a FFR
2005 FFR Challenge West coast Champions 2nd 2005 Nationals Sponsor for Tony B. ST-2 National Champion 2007
2009 TTC runner up-2010 TTB Runner up
Over 155 Turnkey FFR's in 16 years and still counting
I had one for years. It worked well. Shifts really nice like a stock T5. Much smoother than the truck TKO trans.
I broke 3rd or 4th, cant remember. It was from me not rev matching properly on downshifts with sticky race tires. This would not be a problem on the street
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FFR3842, Levy Forged 349ci/500hp, AFR185's, Wilwood 6/4 piston Superlites, Koni DAs, Magnesium bellhousing and Tilton Triple disk clutch, GF5R dog ringed 5 speed, 3link, VPM sway bars, Hoosier A6s, CCW forged wheels, wings, undertray, diffuser
They are built to order in the NC shop. It takes about 2 weeks right now. I can get one here and you can wonder over and bring your care. Give me a call tomorrow.
__________________ gordon@levyracing.com Pro Builder and Go Fast Specialist
99/2000 NASA PSO Champion in a FFR
2005 FFR Challenge West coast Champions 2nd 2005 Nationals Sponsor for Tony B. ST-2 National Champion 2007
2009 TTC runner up-2010 TTB Runner up
Over 155 Turnkey FFR's in 16 years and still counting
I have a "Astro T-5" behind my 347. I also drag race some & shift pretty hard sometimes?(lol) Seems to hold up just fine in my MKI. 400ish fwhp.
hth
Butch
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This ain't no circus--and I don't need any clowns!
beat the piss out of mine in a 3000 lb fox body with 561 hp on tap. Have cut 1.4 60' times on slicks. Have yet to break anything yet. About the only thing I haven't done is powershift it. Especially into 3rd gear.
i had a levy t5 in my 408 with alot of track time and some very fast drivers driving it and it never failed. yes i would recommend that trans for any motor.....mike
__________________ gordon@levyracing.com Pro Builder and Go Fast Specialist
99/2000 NASA PSO Champion in a FFR
2005 FFR Challenge West coast Champions 2nd 2005 Nationals Sponsor for Tony B. ST-2 National Champion 2007
2009 TTC runner up-2010 TTB Runner up
Over 155 Turnkey FFR's in 16 years and still counting
2 other reasons to use the levy t5: weight and several options on gear ratios. i'm running the close ratio box and have 380rhwp and everything works beautiful
__________________ gordon@levyracing.com Pro Builder and Go Fast Specialist
99/2000 NASA PSO Champion in a FFR
2005 FFR Challenge West coast Champions 2nd 2005 Nationals Sponsor for Tony B. ST-2 National Champion 2007
2009 TTC runner up-2010 TTB Runner up
Over 155 Turnkey FFR's in 16 years and still counting
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