i would be interested in thoughts on the effect on the value of my series 2 if i replace the matching number stock transmissoin with a 5 speed?

thanks bill

 

put in the 5 speed and keep the original as a spare. Then you not have to worry, you'll still have the original number matching tranny if a collector wants it, if you ever sell it.

 

what ted, owner of jaguar-Denver said, and he should know he has been fixin old jags for 34 years. bty the 5 is already ordered. he said it makes em shift like a race car.


thanks bill

 

Hi Bill
Whose kit did you chose to use in the upgrade? There are a few around.
May want feedback later if we chose the same one.

 

i am getting the cosworth from welsh enterprises. this is a much better unit than the borg warner. ted (jaguar denver) has installed several of these and both he and the owners have been very pleased. from what i hear the borg warner whines after a few years.

 

I have used borg-warner T5 5 speeds in many conversions and found them quiet,tough, and reliable. I just built 375 horse 302 ford in a Triumph TR6
with a T5 and it is excellent. Just make sure you get the RIGHT T5, it is called the world-class model it can be recognized by the machined front bearing when viewed from the front (as opposed to a tin bearing cover). There are many web sites that describe what "numbers" on the trans are the desirable ones to identify the right T5. Many Cobras use T5s and they have a lot more horse power than an XKE. This transmission also has the advantage of about 1/2 the weight of the jag 4 speed and less than the cost of other 5 speeds. and..........(just in case you thought I was done) These T5s have almost the same ratios as the Jag.

 

appreciate the insight

 

X2 regarding the Ford W/C T5...Drove a replica Cobra for 12 years with a supercharged 302, and T5 tranny....Wonderful tranny...If I wanted to swap, I wouldn't hesitate to use one.
Edward

 

Hi Bill, I have the sister car to prettygirl69, same everything. I'm very interested to hear how the installation goes and how you like the new 5 speed. I'm thinking about having a 5 speed installed in mine to make freeway driving more relaxed and slicker changes. My gearbox has presumably been rebuilt by the PO but it hard to select first gear when the car has been standing at the lights and in neutral. It's almost like the teeth are in line and not allowing them to engage. Even slipping into second doesn't always help. Otherwise it's fine.


How much was the 5 speed and how much for the install? I'm assuming around $10k total.


Thanks Andy

 

T5 in my 64..previous owner says its amazing.

 

T5 is "bullletproof", especially at these relatively low torque ratings, compared to a supercharged Ford V8....You will find that if you have the 3;54 rear end, first gear is very short duration...You will not need it very much....Second gear will blow you away...5th gear is so relaxed, you will wonder if the car is running.
Edward