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wensum · 11-08-2015, 02:44 PM

I have found the F150 gearbox (3+1) to have rather too low ratios for 1st & 2nd and then there are three overdrive ratios available, Unknowingly, I discovered rather too late that my box has the 41% ratio. Fortunately my improved motor and light body cope with this ratio OK
However, the T5 gearbox is seriously tempting.
Additionally in lengthening and lowering the rear, new spring hangers were welded to the rear of the axle tubes similar to V8s and I think this contributes to resisting the turning moments?

11-08-2015, 02:44 PM	#17
wensum Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New Zealand Posts: 444	Re: Caution for Drivers using Auto Restorations T5 Kit I have found the F150 gearbox (3+1) to have rather too low ratios for 1st & 2nd and then there are three overdrive ratios available, Unknowingly, I discovered rather too late that my box has the 41% ratio. Fortunately my improved motor and light body cope with this ratio OK However, the T5 gearbox is seriously tempting. Additionally in lengthening and lowering the rear, new spring hangers were welded to the rear of the axle tubes similar to V8s and I think this contributes to resisting the turning moments? Last edited by wensum; 11-08-2015 at 09:35 PM.