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gary678* · 02-25-2022, 09:46 AM

I have a World Class Borg-Warner T5 transmission my 1930 Model A Cabriolet; it is a wonderful transmission! Smooth as silk, easy shifting, never grinds, and I can downshift into first gear at 15 MPH (I don't make a habit of that). In 4th gear at 55 MPH my RPMs are at 2300 with a 3.78 rear and a Snyders 6.1 head. I don't like the extra shifter that is a part of the Mitchell package but that's just me... anyone that I have spoken with loves their Mitchell conversion; it's an excellent product. My fifth gear (overdrive) seems to be only necessary at speeds of 60 MPH+. Since I am comfortable cruising on open roads at 45-55 MPH the T5 is somewhat of an overkill. Perhaps you should look at a F100 transmission as it could be the ideal conversion (4 gears) and has a great track record. Of the three that I have mentioned I think that you would be very happy with any of those. Good luck. Gary D.

02-25-2022, 09:46 AM	#5
gary678* Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Middletown, NY Posts: 174	Re: T 5 5 speed VS Mitchell Transmission with overdrive I have a World Class Borg-Warner T5 transmission my 1930 Model A Cabriolet; it is a wonderful transmission! Smooth as silk, easy shifting, never grinds, and I can downshift into first gear at 15 MPH (I don't make a habit of that). In 4th gear at 55 MPH my RPMs are at 2300 with a 3.78 rear and a Snyders 6.1 head. I don't like the extra shifter that is a part of the Mitchell package but that's just me... anyone that I have spoken with loves their Mitchell conversion; it's an excellent product. My fifth gear (overdrive) seems to be only necessary at speeds of 60 MPH+. Since I am comfortable cruising on open roads at 45-55 MPH the T5 is somewhat of an overkill. Perhaps you should look at a F100 transmission as it could be the ideal conversion (4 gears) and has a great track record. Of the three that I have mentioned I think that you would be very happy with any of those. Good luck. Gary D.