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courage 80 · 12-31-2009, 02:59 PM

I had a similar situation... wanted to get a overdrive transmission.

I was looking at the T-5 and decided that if I was going to swap the trans out, I was going to put in something I would know I would be happy with. The T-5s that were in my area were going for 400-800 dollars depending on which vehicle it came out of and the condition. I know guys can get them cheaper, but I started looking at the T-56 6 speed. I found quite a few in the $1000-1200 price range. There is no worry about whether the trans can stand up to the 350 or not. I used the bellhousing from the trans am that I got it out of, along with the hydraulic clutch set up. If you have a 1 piece rear main seal, you can get away with using the clutch/ flywheel from the donor car usually as well. I had a 2 piece on my 350 and had to get a different flywheel. The only other thing I had to change was the starter. I got the trans and set up for 1000.... the flywheel was @ $250, starter @ $100. So for less than 1500 I have a 6 speed in the truck. I couldnt use 6 gear until I redid the back end.... but man is it worth it now. I am running 4.56 posi in back and can throw her into 6th gear and cruise the highway.

12-31-2009, 02:59 PM	#5
courage 80 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 41	Re: 5 speed in m y 64 I had a similar situation... wanted to get a overdrive transmission. I was looking at the T-5 and decided that if I was going to swap the trans out, I was going to put in something I would know I would be happy with. The T-5s that were in my area were going for 400-800 dollars depending on which vehicle it came out of and the condition. I know guys can get them cheaper, but I started looking at the T-56 6 speed. I found quite a few in the $1000-1200 price range. There is no worry about whether the trans can stand up to the 350 or not. I used the bellhousing from the trans am that I got it out of, along with the hydraulic clutch set up. If you have a 1 piece rear main seal, you can get away with using the clutch/ flywheel from the donor car usually as well. I had a 2 piece on my 350 and had to get a different flywheel. The only other thing I had to change was the starter. I got the trans and set up for 1000.... the flywheel was @ $250, starter @ $100. So for less than 1500 I have a 6 speed in the truck. I couldnt use 6 gear until I redid the back end.... but man is it worth it now. I am running 4.56 posi in back and can throw her into 6th gear and cruise the highway.