Depends on year of t-5 what torque rating it has.
chris m williams
Larry Paulick wrote:
> Tim this sounds like a well though out set up, and regardless of the hp,
> whose going to catch you anyway. There was a guy on the net that was
> selling a AMC tail shaft, but remember, even the World Class T-5's are
> only rated at 300 ft/lbs.
>
> As I understand it, the problem with breaking a trans with torque, is a
> heavy car, whose wheels lock up, and therefore the trans has to take the
> torque, and may give way. On the Tiger, the weight is low, and in any
> gear with that hp and torque, trackson will be a problem with a heavy
> foot. So a T-5 may be OK. The 5th gear overdrive is really nice when
> cruising, especially with a low rear end ratio.
>
> Keep us posted.
>
> Larry
>
> "Ronak, TP (Timothy)" wrote:
> >
> > Listers,
> > In my ongoing project to build my under 6000 RPM 425 HP small block motor. (
> > I am going to carefully preserve and store the original drive train)
> > I have been putting a lot on hold due to an impending move to CA and I
> > finally am progressing on both fronts...the move and more importantly the
> > engine.
> > For those interested I finally have on its way the Lunati "350 C.I." stroker
> > kit for the for the 5.0 motor for my Tiger, the hold up was the twisted
> > wedge forged pistons (3.425 stroke and 5.4" rod with 4.030 overbore).
> > Further update on the actual quality when I have it in my hands.
> > For those thinking of ordering plan on a 2 month delay as Lunati has just
> > been bought by Holley and have some bugs to work out of the ordering
> > process.
> >
> > As an aside I found an interesting article in a magazine outlining "ALL??"
> > of the stroker combinations from 302 - 357 and what the parts are (OEM
> > source and application 351, 4 cylinder turbo, etc.) and how to arrange them
> > to achieve the desired cubic inch displacements.
> > PS: I keyed it all into a spreadsheet that calculates the compression ratio
> > with different heads for each combination if anyone wants it emailed to them
> > (I think I will try to sell it on ebay later ;>)). Any of you engineering
> > guys just don't bash my low Tech computation methods. Send me a message
> > offline if you want it.
> >
> > I am still waiting for my twisted wedge heads as I sent them in for
> > "warranty repairs" even though I never ran them. All twisted wedge owners
> > note that the original units came with the pedestal mount rockers and
> > apparently the original configuration leads to severe guide and valve tip
> > wear when valve lift exceeds .500 inches. The "fix" is to send them to Trick
> > Flow and spend $100 US for them to machine the heads to accept screw in
> > studs. (Steve L. I had them Heli-coiled ... Thanks for the input) They
> > also include new Bronze guides and redo the valve job as well as supply new
> > valve seals. Good value for $100 bucks I think. They have now been shipped
> > and I will see them this week.
> >
> > So as it stands today here are the specs on my 350 motor combination (Being
> > an Old Chevy guy I just love the displacement number!!!):
> > 1990 5.0 HO motor
> > 750 Holley DP ( I may buy or machine the venturis to eliminate the choke
> > housing to improve airflow past the stock air cleaner)
> > Edelbrock Performer RPM ported to match the Twisted Wedge heads. (had to
> > open up each port about 3/16th of an inch on 2 sides on each port and then
> > blended it back as far as I could about 3 inches.
> > Trick Flow dual pattern hydraulic Roller stage 2 Cam roughly .543 lift
> > intake and .548 exhaust.
> > Trick Flow Twisted wedge heads slightly ported and matched exactly to the
> > intake manifold ports. 7/16" screw in studs with comp cam roller rockers.
> > Flat top pistons specially cut for the TW Heads with "0" deck height (Or
> > darn near close to it) I would have preferred .010"
> > Lunati crank with Lunati Racer 5.4" forged rods.
> > Would like a Canton Road Race pan like Theo's but may have to wait a little
> > until the finances recover a little (anyone got a used one????).
> > I will have the entire assemble balanced even though the Lunati kit is
> > supposed to be already balanced. I just don't know how they can without a
> > flywheel.
> > I plan to use the Centerforce Gold clutch arrangement with a wide ratio
> > toploader (unless a GOOD deal on the T-5 comes up with the AMC tailshaft,
> > Tail housing and shift rail)
> >
> > Dyno Test:
> > I found an article on the www.summitracing.com <http://www.summitracing.com>
> > web site in the Stroker Madness area that does a dyno test on their 347"
> > motor with all the same bits cam, Heads and all. The only exception is it
> > was tested with a Mustang EFI unit and they obtained 403 HP at 5700 RPM
> > with 395 lb. ft. at 4500 RPM. "Corrected" for the larger 350" engine that is
> > 406 HP and 395.5 lb. ft. The Tech guys at Trick Flow indicated that in their
> > "in house" tests the "carb engines" consistently seem make about 4-5% more
> > power (but are not as fuel efficient), bringing me darn close to my goal at
> > an approximated 406 X 1.05 = 426.3 HP. (422.24 HP on the low side). This
> > weird result is probably due to the limitations of the tested EFI manifold
> > designs as I believe that Fuel Injection is really the way to go.
> >
> > I can't wait to go for a DRIVE!!!!!
> > Best regards to All,
> > Tim Ronak
> > B382000680
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