Hi All
how much HP/TQ can the stock 5 speed handle?
I know the engines stock TQ rating is 260
but going turbo or v8 will double that amount easily....

what do you engine swap/mod guys do to the trans to bef it up? or is there something else that can be swapped in?

thanks

If you are talking V8 conversion, usually the T56 goes in it's place.
However, some here with tune GXP with over 300 BHP still have the OE transmission.
I have not heard of anybody complaning about it.
Also the drift car from GM uses the 5 speed and is also pushing well over 300BHP.

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