What is a M5R2 transmission?
The M5R2 transmission is a five-speed, manual overdrive, top-loading transmission. It is fully synchronized in all forward gears and reverse and has an aluminum casing. It has a hydraulic clutch system.
How much fluid does a M5OD take?
M5OD uses regular old Dex/Merc ATF. Takes a little over 3 quarts if I recall correctly.
Is the T-5 a good transmission?
Easily accepting up to 300 lb-ft of torque, the TREMEC T-5 is not only durable, but offers easy operation and a deep overdrive – making any hot rod, street car, or kit car more enjoyable to drive. Extremely lightweight; just 75 lbs. dry!
What fluid goes in a M5OD?
What did the M5OD come in?
The M5OD (Mazda 5-speed with Over Drive) is a line of manual transmissions produced by Mazda and used in Mazda and Ford cars and trucks. Two variants, light-duty R1 and medium duty R2, were made. R1 transmissions have been used in the Ford Ranger, Explorer, Aerostar, and Bronco II.
How strong is a T5 transmission?
“Best of all the T-5Z has a torque rating of 330 lb-ft based on 100,000 miles of use. The stock T-5Z can handle up to 450 hp with a soft locking clutch when it is not shock loaded like in drag racing.”
What Fords came with a T5 transmission?
In 1983, T5’s were introduced to Fox body Mustangs and continued to be used in V-6 Mustangs until 2010. The T5 is the longest running five speed overdrive, standard shift transmission spanning more than 30 years of production.
Is T5 a good transmission?
Not only does the T5 provide a highway-friendly overdrive, but it also provides a deep First gear ratio for better off-the-line performance. The Mustang’s T5 five-speed transmission has been in continuous production for 34 years.
Is a T5 transmission good?
What’s wrong with the M5R2 transmission?
The M5R2 transmission seems to have two main problems: 1) They leak from some badly-designed rear seals–that can be replaced with better ones–causing the transmision to become extremely distraught when the lubricant drains out
Did the Ford M5R2 ever come in a 3 ton?
They came in V6 powered F150’s. They weigh no where near 3 tons… I’m not saying they were bad tranny’s, just not for heavy duty use. The M5R2 came in F150s and F250s with 302 V8s from ’88-’96. Some also came packaged with 300 ci six cylinder engines.
What was the torque rating of the M5R2 tranny?
Very old post I know but……the M5R2 tranny also came in the Thunderbird Super Coupe (89-95 3.8 L Supercharged engines) and certainly had a higher torque rating than what has been quoted here….heck the Super Coupes had 315 ft/lbs of torque stock (or more in the 94-95) the the tranny had to be able to handle it.