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Originally Posted by HumphreyMurdoch

Putting a T5 behind your 235 is easy.

I used this spacer plate

http://www.ebay.com/itm/10017-T5-SPA...225154&vxp=mtr

You still have to trim the end of the input shaft and the bearing retainer. It's spend the $30 and do that or the much more expensive spacer plate where you won't have to cut anything.

Then, depending on the shape of your pressure plate, you need to replace the clutch disc and or pressure plate if its worn out.

If you've got a low hump trans you have to cut the floor a bit for clearance and get the driveshaft cut. It was the best upgrade I did, hands down.

I agree with HumphreyMurdoch. His method will work. That spacer plate, new clutch disc and a few minor modifications to an S10 T5 will get you working 5 speed OD tranny. I'm not sure that a low hump tunnel needs to be trimmed. Mine didn't require any tunnel trimming. I just needed to cut a hole for the floor shifter.

Another option is to do a tranny input shaft swap on the T5. That way you can skip the adapter plate and keep the 10 spline clutch disc you already have. Here are the details from my website page about doing the Jeep Input Shaft Swap.

While I really like the T5, you can consider an NV3500 as well. There are lots of things to consider before buying a 5 speed. A T5 will not withstand abuse (not for long at least). They are about the most affordable option and still fairly available. 1983-1993 Chevy S10 and GMC S15 trucks and 1983-92 Camaros and Firebirds. The V6 versions seem to be the best gearing with a 5th gear of 0.73 which work well with a 3.73 rear diff.

I also left you a PM.