[Jay Sherman]

I have heard that 1st is a bit short with the 355 rear. What would be a good gear change for first and as well as I am in there 5th. Need to go through tranny as it was towed from N. Cal to Las Vegas.

 

[5.8Cobra]

To do a first gear change, you need to change them all. In a regular T5 the ratio's are as follows: 3.35, 1.94, 1.33, 1.0, .68, a world class or Cobra or early T5 has the 2.95 first gear. As for fifth, I think there are about 2 different ratios including .68, .80. I am not really sure what has to be changed with 5th but I would assume 2 gears. For a first gear change it would be everything inside pertaining to gears, main shaft and counter shaft. Hope this helps. Good Luck with it.

Mike

 

[Marc A]

Like Mike says, 1st will cost ya. 5th is in the tailshaft and pretty easy. The .8 is REALLY nice.
Marc A

 

[Jay Sherman]

Thanks...as long as I am in there I will change 5th, oh well 1st will have to do.