Will this 5 speed hold up to 396? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

WinDancer · 05-05-2007, 07:39 PM

Or is this a lighter tranny than they use with big V8's?
Thanks,

**Palf70Step** · 05-05-2007, 08:46 PM

Which one??

WinDancer · 05-06-2007, 04:48 AM

Jeeez, sorry.
There was ad ad on craigs list for a s10 blazer with a small engine and manual 5 speed..... too light for a 396?

GREASEMONKEY72 · 05-06-2007, 04:54 AM

its possible that it is, but if you give the make of it someone can say for sure

**Palf70Step** · 05-06-2007, 08:30 AM

5 speed from S10 and Big block.... Disaster waiting to happen. The S10 tranny didn't take much from a built small block. If you want one I would look at ones from a 88 and up that came behind a V8 (NV3500 I believe is the tranny)

chevybill · 05-06-2007, 10:40 AM

The NV 3500 also came behind 4.3 s-10 trucks as well as the full size trucks.
The tranny is the same regardless of big or small truck, shifter placement is the difference. I would not put this tranny behind a big block- too much torque.

68C15 · 05-06-2007, 11:04 AM

they didnt even hold well behind a 4 cyl. I wouldnt expect it to last long behind a BB

**Palf70Step** · 05-06-2007, 01:48 PM

Most 28.V6 and 4 banger S10s came with the T5 tranny. Very weak. It even cam in some v8 cars, but didn't take much abuse. The NV3500 was the 1/2 ton 4.3 (S10 or fullsize) and some small block trannys. It does OK for general use behind a non-built V8 small block. The one I am thinking about came in the 3/4 ton& 4x4 V8 models normally (NV4500 I think). It will take more abuse and might work behind the big block just fine.

BarryB · 05-06-2007, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Most 28.V6 and 4 banger S10s came with the T5 tranny. Very weak. It even cam in some v8 cars, but didn't take much abuse. The NV3500 was the 1/2 ton 4.3 (S10 or fullsize) and some small block trannys. It does OK for general use behind a non-built V8 small block. The one I am thinking about came in the 3/4 ton& 4x4 V8 models normally (NV4500 I think). It will take more abuse and might work behind the big block just fine.

Yes most 2.8 and 4.3 s10's had the t5 tranny's. The NV3500 was installed in the 1500 fullsize trucks. I wouldn't waste time putting a t5 behind a 396. Unless you are planning on babying it all the time. I would at least try and find a nv3500. Or possiblly a NV4500. those would be in the 2500 and 3500 trucks.

mnunn454 · 05-06-2007, 02:17 PM

If you want the manual tranny, overdrive and a big Block (all in the same vehicle), you'll probably have to upgrade to a Tremec 5 or 6 speed or similar setup to make the "fear factor" go away.

If memory serves, plan on contributing about $2.5K to the cause. For that amount or less, you could probably go with a beefed up TH700 and sleep better every night.

WinDancer · 05-08-2007, 09:35 PM

I was pretty sure of the answer when I asked. Thanks to all for the input.

05-05-2007, 07:39 PM	#1
WinDancer The Original HotRod KnifeMaker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tenino, Washington Posts: 811	Will this 5 speed hold up to 396? Or is this a lighter tranny than they use with big V8's? Thanks, __________________ Dave 69 GMC SWB 2WD 454 Turbo 400

05-05-2007, 08:46 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,819	Re: Will this 5 speed hold up to 396? Which one?? __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

05-06-2007, 04:48 AM	#3
WinDancer The Original HotRod KnifeMaker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tenino, Washington Posts: 811	Re: Will this 5 speed hold up to 396? Jeeez, sorry. There was ad ad on craigs list for a s10 blazer with a small engine and manual 5 speed..... too light for a 396? __________________ Dave 69 GMC SWB 2WD 454 Turbo 400

05-06-2007, 04:54 AM	#4
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Will this 5 speed hold up to 396? its possible that it is, but if you give the make of it someone can say for sure __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

05-06-2007, 08:30 AM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,819	Re: Will this 5 speed hold up to 396? 5 speed from S10 and Big block.... Disaster waiting to happen. The S10 tranny didn't take much from a built small block. If you want one I would look at ones from a 88 and up that came behind a V8 (NV3500 I believe is the tranny) __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

05-06-2007, 10:40 AM	#6
chevybill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: calhoun city ms Posts: 940	Re: Will this 5 speed hold up to 396? The NV 3500 also came behind 4.3 s-10 trucks as well as the full size trucks. The tranny is the same regardless of big or small truck, shifter placement is the difference. I would not put this tranny behind a big block- too much torque. __________________ ongoing 1970 c 10 lwb 1994 z-28 few mods.-owned since new 1978 vette silver/grey 25th anniv. paint Last edited by chevybill; 05-06-2007 at 10:40 AM.

05-06-2007, 11:04 AM	#7
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: Will this 5 speed hold up to 396? they didnt even hold well behind a 4 cyl. I wouldnt expect it to last long behind a BB

05-06-2007, 01:48 PM	#8
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,819	Re: Will this 5 speed hold up to 396? Most 28.V6 and 4 banger S10s came with the T5 tranny. Very weak. It even cam in some v8 cars, but didn't take much abuse. The NV3500 was the 1/2 ton 4.3 (S10 or fullsize) and some small block trannys. It does OK for general use behind a non-built V8 small block. The one I am thinking about came in the 3/4 ton& 4x4 V8 models normally (NV4500 I think). It will take more abuse and might work behind the big block just fine. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 05-06-2007 at 01:52 PM.

05-06-2007, 02:17 PM	#10
mnunn454 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 602	Re: Will this 5 speed hold up to 396? If you want the manual tranny, overdrive and a big Block (all in the same vehicle), you'll probably have to upgrade to a Tremec 5 or 6 speed or similar setup to make the "fear factor" go away. If memory serves, plan on contributing about $2.5K to the cause. For that amount or less, you could probably go with a beefed up TH700 and sleep better every night. __________________ 69 C-10 SWB Fleetside 454/TH400 (For Sale) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=1299&cat=12 70 El Camino 454 TH700 29 Model A 4-DR Sedan Deluxe

05-08-2007, 09:35 PM	#11
WinDancer The Original HotRod KnifeMaker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tenino, Washington Posts: 811	Re: Will this 5 speed hold up to 396? I was pretty sure of the answer when I asked. Thanks to all for the input. __________________ Dave 69 GMC SWB 2WD 454 Turbo 400



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