Borg T5 or Getrag 5 speed

[MiggzvsC0MM0D0RE]

Hey Guys

Just wonderin which gearbox felt better, which helped with power and what would you recommend.
thanks.

 

[jokerflingo]

Hey Guys

Just wonderin which gearbox felt better, which helped with power and what would you recommend.
thanks.

The Getrag is mighty expensive if you need to replace it.

 

[VrWagz1]

Like above the BW has alot of cost benifits, but i've personally never felt a getrag to compare the "betterness" of it. If you wanted to put a higher diff ratio in, i would imagine the 6 speed box would have some advantages there though.

 

[moff_man]

much prefer the t5 only for the fact it doesn't whine as much

 

[MiggzvsC0MM0D0RE]

Thanks guys, Also i forgot to ask which can withstand the most power without blowing itself to smithereens . Can they withstand around 300bhp.

 

[Haydz]

getrag all the way for the drivers pleasure hydraulic clutch is soo much easier. but t5 for strength and cost benefits.

 

[soop]

Getrag will drop its guts before the T5 and they cost a fortune.
i've never had a problem with T5's being hard to drive. Maybe if you have a really heavy clutch.

 

[50LTRv8]

Getrag will drop its guts before the T5 and they cost a fortune.
i've never had a problem with T5's being hard to drive. Maybe if you have a really heavy clutch.

What engine does the OP have, I have been told by the various people that a T5 will not go onto a VT v8 as it has a hydraulic clutch. I am looking to do a manual conversion and want to know what I can do with it.

 

[soop]

You can use a T5 on a VT 5ltr.
Might have to replace the pedal box with an earlier one provided it fits, so the cable will pull up properly.

 

[T-rex]

I find the T5 some what hard at times like the "gate" for the gear is tiny, and T5s are hard with a heavy clutch until you get used to it and then I still reckon its hard.