S-10 5 speed trans - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ericjon262 · 04-03-2009, 09:19 PM

has anyone put an s-10 5 speed in a 67-72 chevy truck? how id it turn out, any interference between the shifter and the seat?

Thanks-

Eric

muddobber · 04-03-2009, 09:46 PM

ive got one from a full size 98 truck in my 72 the 98 came with a 4.3 and ive been nothing but hell on it and it is still holding up. it ia a muncie 5 speed

**Boog** · 04-03-2009, 10:20 PM

Roland is right. That little s10 tranny isn't built to handle the torque of a V8 or the extra weight of the full size truck. (for very long)

ericjon262 · 04-04-2009, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Boog

Roland is right. That little s10 tranny isn't built to handle the torque of a V8 or the extra weight of the full size truck. (for very long)

it would be going behind an inline 6 so I would have som torque, but I don't think I would have enough to destroy the trans, I just don't want a 3 on the tree, and I heard the floor shifters from pep boys don't work out very well on bench seat trucks.

lowrollin70gmc · 04-04-2009, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ericjon262

it would be going behind an inline 6 so I would have som torque, but I don't think I would have enough to destroy the trans, I just don't want a 3 on the tree, and I heard the floor shifters from pep boys don't work out very well on bench seat trucks.

I run a three on the floor in my GMC and it worked fine with the original bench seat. I've ran both a Mr. Gasket shifter (okay, but would jam in 1st and 2nd in shifted too fast) and a Hurst (current and works great). If you stay 3 speed, go with the hurst and save money in the long run.

ericjon262 · 04-05-2009, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by sweet70beast

Not meaning to highjack but, what's the price comparison between a T-5 and a NV4500? If close the 4500 would be the way to go, it's a truck cast iron 5 speed.

that sounds like a Good idea, but that trans is very popular, and hasn't been around as long, aka expensive, I could buy four or five s-10 T-5s for the price of one nv 4500. yes, it would be more durable, but the trucks no hotrod, and Im not pulling any outragous loads.

but a good idea even still.

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Originally Posted by lowrollin70gmc

I run a three on the floor in my GMC and it worked fine with the original bench seat. I've ran both a Mr. Gasket shifter (okay, but would jam in 1st and 2nd in shifted too fast) and a Hurst (current and works great). If you stay 3 speed, go with the hurst and save money in the long run.

Thanks,thats good to know info!

Longhorn Man · 04-03-2009, 10:21 PM

if you have a 250 inline, or a real lame 307, and don't hot rod it, then it'll be ok (ok-ish) The T-5 was never a real strong tranny on a good day.

Skirkpat · 04-03-2009, 10:39 PM

World class T-5 Built right is a great 5 speed, what they put in S-10's are not. They cannot handle any amount of abuse, and putting it in a full size truck is abuse.

Longhorn Man · 04-03-2009, 11:08 PM

these trucks weigh just a tick more than the 4.3 liter S-10 trucks... 3500 - 4000 pounds. My ex wife's old 92 4.3 S-10 blazer was 4500 (although an automatic, but the 5 speed was avalible)

sweet70beast · 04-04-2009, 01:27 AM

Not meaning to highjack but, what's the price comparison between a T-5 and a NV4500? If close the 4500 would be the way to go, it's a truck cast iron 5 speed.

LMN8UR · 04-05-2009, 05:32 AM

My truck has eaten a Saginaw 3, and a 4 speed. I purchased a NP 833 3 speed overdrive that I am installing this weekend. I am hoping this will be my last tranny swap for a real long time! (I'm getting to know the bottom of my truck TOO well!)

The NP 833 was installed in GM trucks from 81 to 87, it has a 3.09:1 first gear and a 0.73 fourth (Errr Overdrive). It was designed to be behind some of the best Mopar muscle of the 60's.

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rscam · 04-05-2009, 07:47 AM

So far all I see is talk about the T-5 and NV4500. I have the NV3500 and after a year its still fine. Much better than the T-5 but not as heavy duty as the NV4500. Also they are cheaper and plentiful. Easy install and the shifter is in the perfect spot.

texanidiot25 · 04-05-2009, 12:14 PM

How much do the Camaro T5s typically go for? My local yard has a 5 speed camaro sitting in there, been sorta thinking about it.

**Roland** · 04-03-2009, 09:36 PM

Yep. Matter of fact I put two S10 five speeds in mine, about 6 months apart. They were behind a 350 and I drove it every day to work and back about 20 mi. round trip. I was 63 yrs old at the time - didn't try to burn the tires off every time I started off. My opinion is find an old cast iron Saginaw 4 speed. These 5 speeds won't take it. My experience.

04-03-2009, 09:19 PM	#1
ericjon262 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Displaced Floridian/Bremerton, Wa Posts: 281	S-10 5 speed trans has anyone put an s-10 5 speed in a 67-72 chevy truck? how id it turn out, any interference between the shifter and the seat? Thanks- Eric Last edited by LONGHAIR; 04-05-2009 at 01:53 PM. Reason: speeling....lol

04-03-2009, 09:46 PM	#2
muddobber muddobber Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: lavaca ar Posts: 78	Re: S-10 5 speed trans ive got one from a full size 98 truck in my 72 the 98 came with a 4.3 and ive been nothing but hell on it and it is still holding up. it ia a muncie 5 speed

04-03-2009, 10:20 PM	#3
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,139	Re: S-10 5 speed trans Roland is right. That little s10 tranny isn't built to handle the torque of a V8 or the extra weight of the full size truck. (for very long) __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

04-03-2009, 10:21 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: S-10 5 speed trans if you have a 250 inline, or a real lame 307, and don't hot rod it, then it'll be ok (ok-ish) The T-5 was never a real strong tranny on a good day.

04-03-2009, 10:39 PM	#8
Skirkpat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: K.C. Missouri Posts: 1,024	Re: S-10 5 speed trans World class T-5 Built right is a great 5 speed, what they put in S-10's are not. They cannot handle any amount of abuse, and putting it in a full size truck is abuse.

04-03-2009, 11:08 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: S-10 5 speed trans these trucks weigh just a tick more than the 4.3 liter S-10 trucks... 3500 - 4000 pounds. My ex wife's old 92 4.3 S-10 blazer was 4500 (although an automatic, but the 5 speed was avalible)

04-04-2009, 01:27 AM	#10
sweet70beast Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Shelley Idaho Posts: 876	Re: S-10 5 speed trans Not meaning to highjack but, what's the price comparison between a T-5 and a NV4500? If close the 4500 would be the way to go, it's a truck cast iron 5 speed. __________________ 1970 Nova 327/T5 (my 1st car) 1971 K-20 350/350/205 (winter DD) 1953 GMC Suburban 1968 Chevy Bel Air 1976 Chev C-10 1972 Skylark (suncoupe) 1 of 3943 made

04-05-2009, 05:32 AM	#11
LMN8UR Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 148	Re: S-10 5 speed trans My truck has eaten a Saginaw 3, and a 4 speed. I purchased a NP 833 3 speed overdrive that I am installing this weekend. I am hoping this will be my last tranny swap for a real long time! (I'm getting to know the bottom of my truck TOO well!) The NP 833 was installed in GM trucks from 81 to 87, it has a 3.09:1 first gear and a 0.73 fourth (Errr Overdrive). It was designed to be behind some of the best Mopar muscle of the 60's. __________________ 72 Chevy C-10 Custom LWB 383 Stroker - Edlebrock Air Gap intake and 670 CFM Holley Street Avenger carb. Hooker Comp Headers w/ X-Pipe and 2.25 duals TKO-500 & 3.08:1 rear I Love HEMI's, they're soft & chewy!

04-05-2009, 06:49 AM	#12
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: S-10 5 speed trans take a look at this basically everything you ever wanted to know but were afraid to ask. __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

04-05-2009, 07:47 AM	#13
rscam Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Monroe,Georgia Posts: 313	Re: S-10 5 speed trans So far all I see is talk about the T-5 and NV4500. I have the NV3500 and after a year its still fine. Much better than the T-5 but not as heavy duty as the NV4500. Also they are cheaper and plentiful. Easy install and the shifter is in the perfect spot.

04-05-2009, 12:14 PM	#14
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: S-10 5 speed trans How much do the Camaro T5s typically go for? My local yard has a 5 speed camaro sitting in there, been sorta thinking about it.

04-03-2009, 09:36 PM	#15
Roland Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brandon, MS Posts: 134	Re: S-10 5 speed trans Yep. Matter of fact I put two S10 five speeds in mine, about 6 months apart. They were behind a 350 and I drove it every day to work and back about 20 mi. round trip. I was 63 yrs old at the time - didn't try to burn the tires off every time I started off. My opinion is find an old cast iron Saginaw 4 speed. These 5 speeds won't take it. My experience.



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