2010-2013 Aftermarket Manual Transmission
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2010-2013 Aftermarket Manual Transmission
Just wondering if there is an aftermarket transmission that is a direct replacement for the MT-82? you hear a lot of complaints about the factory transmission (albiet somewhat exaggerated in comparison to the total # of cars produced/sold) i was wondering if tremec or someone offered an alternative that was a direct fit. And if so, how well do they work?
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Just wondering if there is an aftermarket transmission that is a direct replacement for the MT-82? you hear a lot of complaints about the factory transmission (albiet somewhat exaggerated in comparison to the total # of cars produced/sold) i was wondering if tremec or someone offered an alternative that was a direct fit. And if so, how well do they work?
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Yes there is, but it requires a different shifter and and driveshaft.
The Tremec T-56 Magnum, or known as the TR6060 in OEM applications, will work in place of the MT82.
The only problem with the T-56 is the gear ratio's inside the T-56. Almost all variations , you would need 4.30 rear gears to make these work well with the extended rpm range of the Coyote 5.0. Most Tremec have been used in engines that top out in the low 6,000 rpm range, since the Coyote 5.0 runs up to 6,800 in stock tuned up to 7,400, you have to use lower rear gears to multiply the ratio's back down to reasonable speeds per gear.
As for the driveshaft, the MT82 uses a remote style shifter, which negates the need for an extended tail housing on the transmission, which requires the need for a longer driveshaft. On the Tremec, it uses a tail housing thus requiring a shorter driveshaft.
The shifter will not be the same as the MT82, as stated the MT82 uses a remote style shift that is not directly integrated into the tail housing of the transmisssion. If you get the direct fit T-56 Ford model from Tremec, I believe it comes with a shifter, but you may want to pop for the Hurst or MGW shifter instead.
The cost of a NEW Tremec T-56 is about $2900. Add-in another $800 or so for a nice new clutch and flywheel, and another $800-1000 for a nicely balanced, lightweight, low NVH driveshaft.
The Tremec T-56 Magnum, or known as the TR6060 in OEM applications, will work in place of the MT82.
The only problem with the T-56 is the gear ratio's inside the T-56. Almost all variations , you would need 4.30 rear gears to make these work well with the extended rpm range of the Coyote 5.0. Most Tremec have been used in engines that top out in the low 6,000 rpm range, since the Coyote 5.0 runs up to 6,800 in stock tuned up to 7,400, you have to use lower rear gears to multiply the ratio's back down to reasonable speeds per gear.
As for the driveshaft, the MT82 uses a remote style shifter, which negates the need for an extended tail housing on the transmission, which requires the need for a longer driveshaft. On the Tremec, it uses a tail housing thus requiring a shorter driveshaft.
The shifter will not be the same as the MT82, as stated the MT82 uses a remote style shift that is not directly integrated into the tail housing of the transmisssion. If you get the direct fit T-56 Ford model from Tremec, I believe it comes with a shifter, but you may want to pop for the Hurst or MGW shifter instead.
The cost of a NEW Tremec T-56 is about $2900. Add-in another $800 or so for a nice new clutch and flywheel, and another $800-1000 for a nicely balanced, lightweight, low NVH driveshaft.
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"Yes there is, but it requires a different shifter and and driveshaft.
The Tremec T-56 Magnum, or known as the TR6060 in OEM applications, will work in place of the MT82.
The only problem with the T-56 is the gear ratio's inside the T-56. Almost all variations , you would need 4.30 rear gears to make these work well with the extended rpm range of the Coyote 5.0. Most Tremec have been used in engines that top out in the low 6,000 rpm range, since the Coyote 5.0 runs up to 6,800 in stock tuned up to 7,400, you have to use lower rear gears to multiply the ratio's back down to reasonable speeds per gear.
As for the driveshaft, the MT82 uses a remote style shifter, which negates the need for an extended tail housing on the transmission, which requires the need for a longer driveshaft. On the Tremec, it uses a tail housing thus requiring a shorter driveshaft.
The shifter will not be the same as the MT82, as stated the MT82 uses a remote style shift that is not directly integrated into the tail housing of the transmisssion. If you get the direct fit T-56 Ford model from Tremec, I believe it comes with a shifter, but you may want to pop for the Hurst or MGW shifter instead.
The cost of a NEW Tremec T-56 is about $2900. Add-in another $800 or so for a nice new clutch and flywheel, and another $800-1000 for a nicely balanced, lightweight, low NVH driveshaft. "
OUCH! There should be an option code for that!
The Tremec T-56 Magnum, or known as the TR6060 in OEM applications, will work in place of the MT82.
The only problem with the T-56 is the gear ratio's inside the T-56. Almost all variations , you would need 4.30 rear gears to make these work well with the extended rpm range of the Coyote 5.0. Most Tremec have been used in engines that top out in the low 6,000 rpm range, since the Coyote 5.0 runs up to 6,800 in stock tuned up to 7,400, you have to use lower rear gears to multiply the ratio's back down to reasonable speeds per gear.
As for the driveshaft, the MT82 uses a remote style shifter, which negates the need for an extended tail housing on the transmission, which requires the need for a longer driveshaft. On the Tremec, it uses a tail housing thus requiring a shorter driveshaft.
The shifter will not be the same as the MT82, as stated the MT82 uses a remote style shift that is not directly integrated into the tail housing of the transmisssion. If you get the direct fit T-56 Ford model from Tremec, I believe it comes with a shifter, but you may want to pop for the Hurst or MGW shifter instead.
The cost of a NEW Tremec T-56 is about $2900. Add-in another $800 or so for a nice new clutch and flywheel, and another $800-1000 for a nicely balanced, lightweight, low NVH driveshaft. "
OUCH! There should be an option code for that!
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Or you just keep the MT82, because it really isnt that bad of a transmission, in fact its a very good transmission. The problem with this transmission is the people that buy mustangs. Unfortunately there is a bunch of A-holes that buy them and drive around clutch dumping 60% of the time. I've ran into them, so have you. Those are the people who have had problems with the MT82, but they would have problems with any transmission.
They will come on here and say they were driving like a granny and their transmission just poof, lost 2 gears, but they are lying. Sure, some people have legitimate issues, and those people will be taken care of by ford. This isn't as widespread as it seems on the forums, there are just a VERY vocal few who have had problems.
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Or you just keep the MT82, because it really isnt that bad of a transmission, in fact its a very good transmission. The problem with this transmission is the people that buy mustangs. Unfortunately there is a bunch of A-holes that buy them and drive around clutch dumping 60% of the time. I've ran into them, so have you. Those are the people who have had problems with the MT82, but they would have problems with any transmission.
They will come on here and say they were driving like a granny and their transmission just poof, lost 2 gears, but they are lying. Sure, some people have legitimate issues, and those people will be taken care of by ford. This isn't as widespread as it seems on the forums, there are just a VERY vocal few who have had problems.[/QUOTE]
Agreed!
They will come on here and say they were driving like a granny and their transmission just poof, lost 2 gears, but they are lying. Sure, some people have legitimate issues, and those people will be taken care of by ford. This isn't as widespread as it seems on the forums, there are just a VERY vocal few who have had problems.[/QUOTE]
Agreed!
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Tremec has a kit now for GT's to replace the MT82 with a T56/TR6060 made specifically for the 2011+ GT.
Don't know if it has been fully released yet but has been run and tested.
Kit will have all parts needed for the conversion including the shifter and driveshaft and cost is supposed to be in the $4K range.
Don't know if it has been fully released yet but has been run and tested.
Kit will have all parts needed for the conversion including the shifter and driveshaft and cost is supposed to be in the $4K range.
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Just wondering if there is an aftermarket transmission that is a direct replacement for the MT-82? you hear a lot of complaints about the factory transmission (albiet somewhat exaggerated in comparison to the total # of cars produced/sold) i was wondering if tremec or someone offered an alternative that was a direct fit. And if so, how well do they work?
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Yes there is, but it requires a different shifter and and driveshaft.
The Tremec T-56 Magnum, or known as the TR6060 in OEM applications, will work in place of the MT82.
The only problem with the T-56 is the gear ratio's inside the T-56. Almost all variations , you would need 4.30 rear gears to make these work well with the extended rpm range of the Coyote 5.0. Most Tremec have been used in engines that top out in the low 6,000 rpm range, since the Coyote 5.0 runs up to 6,800 in stock tuned up to 7,400, you have to use lower rear gears to multiply the ratio's back down to reasonable speeds per gear.
As for the driveshaft, the MT82 uses a remote style shifter, which negates the need for an extended tail housing on the transmission, which requires the need for a longer driveshaft. On the Tremec, it uses a tail housing thus requiring a shorter driveshaft.
The shifter will not be the same as the MT82, as stated the MT82 uses a remote style shift that is not directly integrated into the tail housing of the transmisssion. If you get the direct fit T-56 Ford model from Tremec, I believe it comes with a shifter, but you may want to pop for the Hurst or MGW shifter instead.
The cost of a NEW Tremec T-56 is about $2900. Add-in another $800 or so for a nice new clutch and flywheel, and another $800-1000 for a nicely balanced, lightweight, low NVH driveshaft.
The Tremec T-56 Magnum, or known as the TR6060 in OEM applications, will work in place of the MT82.
The only problem with the T-56 is the gear ratio's inside the T-56. Almost all variations , you would need 4.30 rear gears to make these work well with the extended rpm range of the Coyote 5.0. Most Tremec have been used in engines that top out in the low 6,000 rpm range, since the Coyote 5.0 runs up to 6,800 in stock tuned up to 7,400, you have to use lower rear gears to multiply the ratio's back down to reasonable speeds per gear.
As for the driveshaft, the MT82 uses a remote style shifter, which negates the need for an extended tail housing on the transmission, which requires the need for a longer driveshaft. On the Tremec, it uses a tail housing thus requiring a shorter driveshaft.
The shifter will not be the same as the MT82, as stated the MT82 uses a remote style shift that is not directly integrated into the tail housing of the transmisssion. If you get the direct fit T-56 Ford model from Tremec, I believe it comes with a shifter, but you may want to pop for the Hurst or MGW shifter instead.
The cost of a NEW Tremec T-56 is about $2900. Add-in another $800 or so for a nice new clutch and flywheel, and another $800-1000 for a nicely balanced, lightweight, low NVH driveshaft.
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I have no problem with the transmission and agree that abuse is most likely the culprit in a majority of any issues. Just curious IF there was an aftermarket option. Not trying to stir anything up, just asking.
