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Huck · 08-19-2003, 08:08 AM

I put in a 5 speed from a 96 1/2 ton truck. This is a 2x4 deal. I put it in my 72 Cheyenne. I can send you some pictures but the issues are really not tough:
*- you have to set up the pedals to accomodate the hydralic clutch master cylinder
* - You have to get an automatic crossmember to support the rear of the trans
* - you have to poke a hole in the firewall and mount the master cylinder
* - you have to consider a high hump floor for the top of the trans and shifter
* - you have to have your front drive shaft length adjusted
* - you have to figure out how to have a speedo set up as the newer trans are electronic sensed verses gear/cable driven

I bought the trans complete with bellhousing, clutch, output for drive shaft, etc. for $650. then another $200+ for driveshaft.

I got 5 of the 6 above worked out. Get 20+mpg out of a 350 pushing about 260HP with a 308posi rear, headers, HEI, etc.
I do not have a solution for the speedo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

08-19-2003, 08:08 AM	#3
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,261	52peed I put in a 5 speed from a 96 1/2 ton truck. This is a 2x4 deal. I put it in my 72 Cheyenne. I can send you some pictures but the issues are really not tough: - you have to set up the pedals to accomodate the hydralic clutch master cylinder - You have to get an automatic crossmember to support the rear of the trans * - you have to poke a hole in the firewall and mount the master cylinder * - you have to consider a high hump floor for the top of the trans and shifter * - you have to have your front drive shaft length adjusted * - you have to figure out how to have a speedo set up as the newer trans are electronic sensed verses gear/cable driven I bought the trans complete with bellhousing, clutch, output for drive shaft, etc. for $650. then another $200+ for driveshaft. I got 5 of the 6 above worked out. Get 20+mpg out of a 350 pushing about 260HP with a 308posi rear, headers, HEI, etc. I do not have a solution for the speedo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!