T45 Transmission



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Information is provided on the following Ford manual transmissions: M5TXA, RAT, RUG, RAN, T10, SR4, HEH, Srod, RTS, T5,T45, RKE, T98, T18, T19, FM145, FM146, M5R1. A T-5, while not known as a drag-racing transmission, can improve gas mileage in cars and trucks with taller gears because of the overdrive fifth-gear ratio. Another advantage is that the shifting linkages are internal, improving clearance for easier conversion because external shift linkage clearance is.

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Midwest Transmission Center is an Automotive Parts Rebuilder and Re-
manufacturer can help you with your T45 Manual Transmission

Below you will find a detailed list that includes complete T45 rebuilt transmissions, plus a full line or repair parts including: bearing rebuild kits with and without synchro rings, seals and bushings,individual bearings,synchro rings,forks,gears and shafts. If you need more information or cannot find the parts you need give us a call, if you would liketo save money, ask about our good take out parts (GTO), they are inspected and guaranteed.

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Having issues diagnosing problems with your T45 manual transmission

We can help we have a large inventory of rebuilt T45 Manual Transmissions plus transmission parts. Our factory rebuilt re-manufactured T45 transmissions are dyno tested before leaving the factory, ensuring the highest quality, We offer a no hassle 12 month warranty, performance guaranteed.

Midwest transmission has been in the automotive re-manufacturing and rebuilding business for 19 years, and shipping completed units world wide. To improve quality Midwest was one of the first companies that included dyno testing of manual transmission prior to shipping as a final step in the quality control process. We specialize in manual transmissions, automatic transmission and transfer cases. We can help with improving performance and conversions. Our 22 employees shipped over 9000 units last year. Guaranteed quality and correct parts supplied. You can see the complete line of products that we offer at www.midwesttrans.com.

The Correct T45 Manual Transmission Quality Parts the First Time!

T45 issues have been reported from a number of different sources indicating that transmission has design issues. Ford has release a Technical Service bulletin (TBS) for reverse issues. The TSB calls for replacing the current fork with on of the 3 forks available based on measurements of the current fork and its travel. Engagement of reverse isn’t synchronized the transmission has a tendency to grind when shifted into reverse, the T45 transmission could possibly get stuck in reverse or commonly pops our of gear. It has been reported that the transmission is not smooth shifting going into 2nd and 3rd, typically and issue with the fork.

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The T45 5 speed manual transmission was engineered and manufactured by Borg Warner for the Mustang and Mustang Cobra. The transmission are installed behind the 4.6L engine and there are differences between the Mustang and the Cobra transmission mostly dealing with the transmission mount/cross-member and speedo gears. The Mustang T45 in the GT has an 8 tooth speedo gear, and the Cobra uses a 7 tooth gear. The unit is identified by the casting number starting with 1381-XXX-XXX, The T45 is rated at 325 ft lbs of input torque and has an aluminum case, bell housing and tail-housing.

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T45 Transmission

T45 Transmission Review

Free T45 Manual Transmission 5 Speed Parts Illustration

Below we provide a T45 parts illustrations (2 pages) to assist you with the correct identification of the parts you need. Select the partsyou require from the following list and give us a call.

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Midwest Transmission can Cryogenic Treat any shaft or gear. This cryo treatment will add 30% in component strength. Call 888-824-2012 for a quote.

T45 Transmission
ApplicationsModel Years
Ford Mustang 4.6 L1996-1997
Ford Mustang 4.6 L1998-1999

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Rebuilt Dyno Tested T45 Transmissions 12 month warranty

DescriptionPart NumberYour Cost
96-UP 4.6L MUSTANGMTFRD032$1,266.67
96-98 4.6L MUSTANG COBRAMTFRD090$1,400.00
99-2001 mUSTAND 4.6lMTFRD096$1,266.67
Core Deposit on the above Transmissions$350.00

Rebuilt Overhaul Bearing Kits T45 Transmission

DescriptionPart NumberYour Cost
Bearing Rebuild Kit T45 (96-97)MWT-250$126.98
Bearing Rebuild Kit T45 4.6L Mustang with Syncro Rings (96-97)MWT-250WS$553.84
Bearing Rebuild Kit T45 (98-01)BK250AWS$548.98

Seal Kits and Bushing Parts T45 Transmission

DWG #DescriptionPart NumberYour Cost
89Front Seal100254$2.67
69Rear SealMWT1695C$4.00
59Bushing Extension Housing (1.820″ OD)MWT6023A$8.67

Bearings T-45 Transmission

DWG #DescriptionPart NumberYour Cost
112Main Shaft Bearing Cone (Rear)MWT25572$28.00
112Main Shaft Bearing Cup (Rear)MWT25520$10.66
92Input Bearing ConeM88010$9.31
91Input Bearing CupM88048$12.91
124Counter Shaft Bearing (Front & Center)K6$11.80
132Counter Shaft Bearing (Rear)MWTF92214.3$30.55
93Input Pocket BearingK1$13.27
121Rear Extension Bearing6207N$12.66

Bearings T-45 Transmission

DWG #DescriptionPart NumberYour Cost
Syncro Ring KitMWTRKT45$426.86
801-2 Synchro Assembly w/outer rings onlyMWTTNKT1873$219.67
1061-2 Synchro (Inner)MWT1386-525-006$50.00
991-2 Synchro Key & Spring KitT56-K1$10.00
2.53-4 Synchro Assembly w/outer rings onlyMWTTNKT1873$219.67
993-4 Synchro Key & Spring Kit346703A-2K$10.18
405th-Reverse Synchro AssemblyMWT1381-590-001$126.67
955th-Reverse SynchroMWT1352-591-003$50.31
995th-Reverse Synchro Key & Spring Kit346703A-2K$10.18
995th-Reverse Synchro Key & Spring Kit346703A-2K$10.18
114Reverse Main Shaft Synchro Assembly1381-590-002$60.76

Shift Forks and Rails T45 Transmission

DWG #DescriptionPart NumberYour Cost
231-2 Fork1381-596-001N/A
23A3-4 Fork1381-596-002N/A
23B5th-Reverse Fork, Short Throw (Green Stripe)386846BN/A
23B5th-Reverse Fork, Medium Throw (Gold Stripe)MWT1381-596-003N/A
23B5th-Reverse Fork, Long Throw (Blue Stripe)

Shift Forks and Rails T45 Transmission

DWG #DescriptionPart NumberYour Cost
121st Gear (37 T)1381-081-001$113.63
212nd Gear (35 T)1381-082-001$112.20
113rd Gear (32 T)1381-083-001$146.80
195th Gear Counter Shaft1381-086-001$130.30
185th Gear Main Shaft (31 T)1381-070-001$314.24
36Reverse Main Shaft Gear1381-088-001$109.56
128Reverse Counter Shaft Gear (14 T)1381-088-002$144.94

Input, Main & Counter Shafts T45 Transmission

DWG #DescriptionPart NumberYour Cost
8Cluster Shaft1381-077-001$366.67
6Input Quill Stub1386-034-006$292.00
16Input ShaftMWT1381-085-0881$125.00
2Main Shaft1381-171-001$267.97

T45 Transmissions

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