tamz Member 21 Member For: 16y 7m 25d Posted 24/03/10 08:32 AM Author Posted 24/03/10 08:32 AM cheers every1 for advice, called malwood today, looks like im gonna go that way full kit ready to install.. will do it myself.. never done one on a XR6 before.. so anything I should lookout for? or is pretty much straight forward swap with the kit, is there any pics or step by step guide to do it? just incase I miss something..ah k run down on my car:APS Phase 3 kit, billet rods, bilstein suspension, ceramic clutch, previously owned by Autotech Engineering.
tamz Member 21 Member For: 16y 7m 25d Posted 24/03/10 08:36 AM Author Posted 24/03/10 08:36 AM I could also get a T56 from a tornado that's only done 18000kms with tailshaft for $3750, wat do yous think? or should I go malwood...an what could I do with the old T5? how much could I sell it for...
Dillz Three pedals are better then two.. Legacy Donating Member 15,637 Member For: 19y 4m 1d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 24/03/10 09:58 AM Posted 24/03/10 09:58 AM I'd go brand new for an extra $500.And boat anchor.
Azid Rush Donating doesnt allow you to be an idiot! Member 692 Member For: 19y 7m 10d Gender: Male Location: Newcastle Posted 02/04/10 02:17 AM Posted 02/04/10 02:17 AM mate sorry but nobody will buy a t5 off u that has been in a car with 400rwkw
Bullet Member 14 Member For: 16y 7m 21d Posted 02/04/10 11:25 AM Posted 02/04/10 11:25 AM That new Mal Wood box is a bargain. I paid 2 grand more than that 2 1/2 years ago.I wouldn't bother with a s/h one.
tamz Member 21 Member For: 16y 7m 25d Posted 07/04/10 11:22 AM Author Posted 07/04/10 11:22 AM picked up a second hand T56 (45,000kms) from the wreckers for $1800 with 3 months warranty.. now just awaiting short shifter, stick n tremec knob from malwood n gotta get a different cross member (I think), then in it goes.. :-)
XR06T Legacy Donating Member 4,146 Member For: 21y 3m 4d Gender: Male Posted 08/04/10 02:05 AM Posted 08/04/10 02:05 AM you will need a new crossmember for sure.you can use your t5 stick im pretty sure..only thing to do other than that is wire up the reverse lockout to the brake pedal. you will also need an xr8 tailshaft yolk!
tamz Member 21 Member For: 16y 7m 25d Posted 08/04/10 12:08 PM Author Posted 08/04/10 12:08 PM xr8 tailshaft yolk? huh u sure.. why cant I use the one I got with the gearbox.. reverse lockout? u do mean the reverse light switch right? have you done this before?btw I called a ford wrecker today n got a quote for sh Xmember with mount for $400I then thought I would ring ford n got a quote, for a brand new xmember with new mount for $130 lolwtfs the story with that? lol that's the same wrecker who quoted me $3750 for a T56..
tamz Member 21 Member For: 16y 7m 25d Posted 09/04/10 07:31 AM Author Posted 09/04/10 07:31 AM thanks XR06T no1 else told me about that before.. ok now I get it! reverse lockout solenoid.. does ne1 know how to wire it up 2 the brake pedal? or could I just run a wire up through to the inside of the car to a switch n power of some sort.. any pics of some detailed info will be greatly appreciated. cheers
BA55Y Member 74 Member For: 16y 7m Posted 17/04/10 04:13 AM Posted 17/04/10 04:13 AM wow 420kw on a T5 lol, how long did you have the car running 420kw before the gearbox shat itself?
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