T45 vs. T3650

CCM · 02-20-2007, 08:58 PM

Up until recently, I thought it was T45<T3650. But now I'm hearing that the T45 transmission is much more durable and will last longer as long as you don't power shift it. Two people I know with T3650s have told me they'd rather have a T45, so now I'm starting to wonder which one I should get, or if I should just continue to save and get a T56.

MattJ · 02-20-2007, 09:19 PM

powershifting any tranny is bad for it. youve heard a lot of problems with the 3650s froma flaw from ford. the early 3650s were fine. mine hasnt had a problem yet.

bassman97 · 02-20-2007, 09:19 PM

If you are going to get a 5-speed, stick w/ a TKO. Otherwise go for the T56. Also, the TR3650 is stronger than the T45. It's only problem is the TSB to address the 1-2 shift problem.

*4.6 Love* · 02-20-2007, 09:42 PM

I haven't had a single problem with my 3650. The only problem i've had is my clutch taking a dump...

....otherwise it's pretty stout...

3V2000GT · 02-20-2007, 10:14 PM

I had the 3650 for about a month, hated it POS! 5th gear would barely go in and it was hard to get into reverse, i might have gotten a crappy one but my friends 03 does the same thing

go with the TKO 600 and Mcleod twin disc clutch like i did!!

r3dn3ck · 02-21-2007, 11:04 AM

3650 is a fine tranny... not the strongest but a good unit. If you plan to whip it like an orphan then buy a tko. If you're going to be human to it then a 3650 is a great option. I've burned up 3 of them but the failures could always be traced back to clutch issues which seem to have been worked out.

3650 is quite a bit stronger than the t45. You can make a t45 into a pretty stout box too with a little build up action. The dividing line should probably be your budget and how intent you are on trying to break it.

T56's... meh. I think those are really only useful for cars that see road courses with lots of straightaways.

spike_africa · 02-21-2007, 03:14 PM

3650 is much better then the tranny that replaced it. thats why the GT's no longer have the T45 anymore.

02-20-2007, 08:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
CCM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,382	T45 vs. T3650 Up until recently, I thought it was T45<T3650. But now I'm hearing that the T45 transmission is much more durable and will last longer as long as you don't power shift it. Two people I know with T3650s have told me they'd rather have a T45, so now I'm starting to wonder which one I should get, or if I should just continue to save and get a T56. __________________ 2001 MINERAL GRAY GT (5-speed) H&R SuperSports MM 4-Bolt CC Plates Stoptech SS Brake Lines '03 Cobra Brakes Spec Billet Steel Flywheel Spec Stage 2 Clutch FRPP 4.10s X-Calibrator 2 Full Length Subframes Corbeau Legacy Racing Seats 18" Gunmetal Saleen Rims w/ Nitto 555s

02-20-2007, 09:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
MattJ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 10,243	powershifting any tranny is bad for it. youve heard a lot of problems with the 3650s froma flaw from ford. the early 3650s were fine. mine hasnt had a problem yet. __________________ 2001 Mustang GT Premium - Mineral Grey

02-20-2007, 09:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
4.6 Love Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mexico Posts: 6,145	I haven't had a single problem with my 3650. The only problem i've had is my clutch taking a dump.......otherwise it's pretty stout... __________________ Go Cowboys! X pipe and flows

02-20-2007, 10:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
3V2000GT 46MONSTER Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wheaton, IL Posts: 2,209	I had the 3650 for about a month, hated it POS! 5th gear would barely go in and it was hard to get into reverse, i might have gotten a crappy one but my friends 03 does the same thing go with the TKO 600 and Mcleod twin disc clutch like i did!! __________________ 2000 GT Black on Tan, TKO 600: 370rwhp 370rwtq NA Built 3v 2004 Honda CBR 600 F4i Black/Red 2000 SVT Lightning Silver i love jinny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!! lucky is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

02-21-2007, 03:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
spike_africa Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 7,205	3650 is much better then the tranny that replaced it. thats why the GT's no longer have the T45 anymore. __________________ Dustin 2002 GT Mustang 5-Speed Drag Radials,Sprayed,Powershifted WOOO HOOOO!

02-20-2007, 09:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
bassman97 blank Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: North Jersey Posts: 1,423	If you are going to get a 5-speed, stick w/ a TKO. Otherwise go for the T56. Also, the TR3650 is stronger than the T45. It's only problem is the TSB to address the 1-2 shift problem.

02-21-2007, 11:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
r3dn3ck Wowbagger hates me too! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Magrathea/California Posts: 6,859	3650 is a fine tranny... not the strongest but a good unit. If you plan to whip it like an orphan then buy a tko. If you're going to be human to it then a 3650 is a great option. I've burned up 3 of them but the failures could always be traced back to clutch issues which seem to have been worked out. 3650 is quite a bit stronger than the t45. You can make a t45 into a pretty stout box too with a little build up action. The dividing line should probably be your budget and how intent you are on trying to break it. T56's... meh. I think those are really only useful for cars that see road courses with lots of straightaways.

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