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raycow · 12-02-2010, 07:50 PM

You are getting a lot of good info here. I put an S-10 T-5 in my 60 and have had no trouble with it, but I have only a stock 305 for power.

The Tremec is clearly the best choice for strength and ease of installation, and loses only on cost. A T-56 would cost less than a TKO to buy, but the parts to adapt it would run up the installed price.

Lastly you might consider an NV3500. It is stronger than the T-5 and less expensive than the T-56, but presents some installation challenges. One of the bigger hiccups is that it comes with an electric speedo drive only.

Ray

12-02-2010, 07:50 PM	#4
raycow Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA USA Posts: 2,454	Re: tranny swap You are getting a lot of good info here. I put an S-10 T-5 in my 60 and have had no trouble with it, but I have only a stock 305 for power. The Tremec is clearly the best choice for strength and ease of installation, and loses only on cost. A T-56 would cost less than a TKO to buy, but the parts to adapt it would run up the installed price. Lastly you might consider an NV3500. It is stronger than the T-5 and less expensive than the T-56, but presents some installation challenges. One of the bigger hiccups is that it comes with an electric speedo drive only. Ray __________________ Live more responsibly. Eat lower on the food chain. Eat vegetarians. Last edited by raycow; 12-02-2010 at 07:52 PM.