Originally Posted by TheShow50h
Also, I would think the big difference in 1st and 2nd gear ratios in the 4cyl t5 would cause a ton of stress on that poor tranny, especially attached to a v8 with traction.
T-5's all eventually fail, but yes, the 4 banger version seems to not last as long. I hadn't thought about it until reading this, but that probably is part of the reason, good thinking.