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I wonder what the torque rating of the Z spec T5, or some of the custom built
race T5 are at a gross weight of about 3000lbs. versus I suspect 4000lbs
probably utilized in the factory calculations. I am not an engineer, but the
torque rating has to be based on a gross load factor (gross weight of car plus
some amount for passenger and contents), I would think the Tiger would have a
gross load about 1000lbs. less than a fox mustang? Does any one have the
specifics on how transmission torque ratings are derived? If it were a simple
direct linear comparison a 3000lb. versus 4000lb. would give the transmission
a 25% higher torque capacity in a Tiger versus a mustang, or 330 to just over
400 ft lbs. Is there any merit to my thought process?
Randy B
and the five speed T5s that fit inside the Tiger tunnel are not capable
of handling that level of torque unlike our faithful Toploader. Plus
with that amount of low end grunt the car will launch off the line hard
in pretty much any gear you choose.
Any thoughts?
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