Challenge friendly transmissions

I need an option for the $2009 Challange but a T5 will not cope, T56 are too expensive and many are not tough enough also, anybody got an option, auto is a last resort guys.

for the 'maro?

4 speed T10/Super T10

What engine is it going behind?

400 ci SBC internally balanced

Super T-10's aren't exactly cheap anymore but they are cheaper than a T-56. Around here thye usually got for about $750.00 for one that doesn't sound like something awful happened to it.

If you're nice to it, a Saginaw might survive but I doubt it.

Shawn

NV4500 or something? Check and see what truck transmissions the rock crawlers are using these days.

Maybe it's not the most ideal setup, but don't forget the old 3 speeds. I just picked up an old Mercury Cougar toploader 3 speed, flywheel/clutch/tranny/floor shifter/driveshaft for $200.00.

TH350 or TH400 with a ratchet shifter?

TH350 or 400 with manual valvebody and ratchet shifter for sure!

I'd look at T5's again. There's a ton of rebuilt ones floating around out there (for Fords anyways) that are beefier then stock for dirt cheap.

Get an auto, any 4/5/6 speed that will hold up behind a uilt small block will be $1k or more unless you are really lucky.

Plus 777 for a well done 'glide/TH350/400/

I have a built T350 but really want a manual, the car is going to continue in my ownership and be used for a multitude of events

Swap in a proper manual after the Challenge. I'd still look at T5's! There's a lot of them out there that were in race cars and are now selling cheap...

Any hints on where to look for a tough T5

Mustang forums. Slap a GM bellhousing on it. Try craigslist too, I've found two there very recently.

I was under impression the mustang T5 has a very different output shaft?

It might, but Mustang/Ford driveshafts and yokes are super-easy (I have 3 laying around) to find. It's an engine-swapped car already!