Tranny selection

Tsiguy91 · Post by **Tsiguy91** » Mon Jan 23, 2012 11:02 am

Ok, I need some input. I am currently doing a narrow block swap in an 87 mustang notch. I originally planned on a t5 billhousing, but my engine is already at about 450hp and I don't have the funds right now to build a t5. I'm a poor college student, lol. So my question is, is the Toyota 154 a stronger tranny, and is the "billhousing" any cheaper than the t5? He's looking for 550 for a t5 housing w/ disc and bearing. Which is reasonable for what you get, but I'm on a budget.

Bill Hincher · Post by **Bill Hincher** » Mon Jan 23, 2012 12:40 pm

the R 154 is an excellent choice, the expense is less because you can use a stock 9in Toyota disc from the 22r engine to complete the clutch package, the advatage to the T 5 is the samller size of the trans and the larger sliding yoke to the drive shaft

Tsiguy91 · Post by **Tsiguy91** » Mon Jan 23, 2012 5:00 pm

Ok, how much do the bell housings go for?? And how long to make one?

Tsiguy91 · Post by **Tsiguy91** » Mon Jan 23, 2012 7:44 pm

Is the w58 any different from an r154? If so do you build a bell housing for it? They seem to be in my price range.

Bill Hincher · Post by **Bill Hincher** » Tue Jan 24, 2012 9:45 am

well, you might even think about the T 5 , that might work for you, but I build them all, just drop me an E mail at

japaneseauto1978@yahoo.com

and we can work it out