Are xr6turbo t5 an xr8 t5 strong enough for about 400horses

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6beast

Post subject: Are xr6turbo t5 an xr8 t5 strong enough for about 400horses

Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2014 2:21 pm

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Are xr6 turbo t5 and xr8 t5 the same i`m wanting to put behind a 351 cleveland on a cleveland bellhousing in an xw and re drilling to fit,what`s my best options besides a toploader and a single rail.Thanks in advance for all the help.

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Post subject: Re: Are xr6turbo t5 an xr8 t5 strong enough for about 400horses

Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2014 2:32 pm

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They are both different. Input shafts are different lengths.
Will it break ? I think that depends on how you drive it. I dont believe they are the strongest boxes around.

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Post subject: Re: Are xr6turbo t5 an xr8 t5 strong enough for about 400horses

Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2014 3:57 pm

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I got 500 hp and my t5 lasted less than a month

now im going to a 6 speed

and no i didnt drive it like i stole it lol...

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