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Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires
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Location: Greenville, SC
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Camaro 5 speed
When I converted my truck to a 350/700R4 I didn't like the idea of an automatic. The motor is a crate engine, but after that all I could afford was a junkyard 700R4. It recently blew after 6,000 miles. OD and 3rd went suddenly on the highway...with no slippage warning I might add!!! The truck did have a manual 3 speed, but they suck. I searched local junkyards, in SC, for about 3 months during the suspension/motor build. I couldn't find a single 5spd manual out of a 90's Chevy truck. After I installed the tranny I thought about the 5sp in a v-6 s-10 or camaro. I don't believe these trannys would hold up in my truck. I REALLY wanted a 6 speed and I did find one in a junkyard....for $2,000
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Where's my beer?
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Glen Allen, VA
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I know that the mid 80's to early 90's Camaro 5 speeds will not stand up to a strong engine. That's why Chevy only put a 5 spd behind 305's in the 80's, the 350 only had an auto. That's all I know, sorry can't help you with any of how to make one work in your truck.
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Knoxville, TN
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i'm in the same spot, got a 350 in a '67 wanted a 6speed, couldn't find one, thought about the 5speed then someone gave me a 700r4. the 700 is a great trans and i got most of the stuff to put it in, but i want a manual. you know... "real hot rods are driven with both hands and both feet" and all that.
someone told me that i could source most of the needed parts from an LT1 camaro (bellhousing included), but i don't know what to do about the clutch linkage. the 3.73 all depends on overall tire diameter. the truck could be converted to hydrl with the use of street rod parts to locate the brake and clutch booster & res under the floor, but i thing there's a cheaper way. |
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: mass
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you can buy a rebuilt t-56 for 1800
try calling contemporarycorvette.com for a used 6 speed. im sure theyd give you a better deal then 2k |
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Speed Limit = Floorboard
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Kasilof, Alaska
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Senior Member
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Location: Lake Geneva, WI 53147
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would a 5 speed manual from a 95 chevy 1500 work for our year trucks.If so I might be able to get ahold of one. JOHN
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my gas saver
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Clarksville, TN
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85' SWB, 4.3/TH350, getting ready for paint 84`SWB, 462ci./TH400, cowl hood, 15" billet spec., flows, blazer buckets/console, flat black 71`SWB, project ebay feedback |
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Mesquite, Tx
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I have a tremec 5 spd in my truck. I used the stock linkage. I kinda wanted to avoid having to sort out a hydraulic set up. The tremec has multiple shift locations to accomodate many vehicles. I had to switch clutch discs from 10 to 26 spline, have my drive shaft shortened and I have the bell housing that mounts to the frame with nothing under the tranny. As for rear gears, I have 3.54 with 275/60/15 tires(about 28" tall) and my cruise rpm is 2100 at 70. As stated above, stay away from the Camaro T-5's.
You can try Keislerauto.com. They specialize in complete kits for vintage vehicles
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my gas saver
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Clarksville, TN
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...938594798&rd=1 don`t know where you are (profile) http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...937828622&rd=1 hope this helps
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85' SWB, 4.3/TH350, getting ready for paint 84`SWB, 462ci./TH400, cowl hood, 15" billet spec., flows, blazer buckets/console, flat black 71`SWB, project ebay feedback |
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The LuvShack Garage
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side)
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Board member "HUCK" in KY has a camaro 5 speed in his truck, I think
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Bremerton, WA
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I have a T5 from a V6 S10 in my 68 behind a 350. I'm right at the edge of the torque limit. The T5 is rated up to 290 foot pounds. I do not race or tow or haul anything. The Camaro version won't work without modification as the tailpiece is angled and the shifter is too far back unless you have buckets. The S10 version puts the shifter in the correct position to allow use of the bench seat. You can learn a lot at www.inliners.org and www.jtr.com the inliners like the T5 behind the inline 6 and JTR (jags that run) is a racing group. I had to make a spacer to mate the T5 to the bellhousing and used an Astro clutch kit with the stock mechanical linkage.
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
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Huck has the nv5000 or what ever, the mid 90's truck...not a T5. He managed to make the hyd clutch set up work, pretty sweet set up, i drove it a couple years ago and it was damn nice..
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Bremerton, WA
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Geez Andy I expected a little more..... lol
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
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lol, there's a few 5 speed threads going on right now...I've mentioned that the T5 is crap elsewhere.
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Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Freeland,Michigan,USA
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Well, everybody is slammin the t5 ! I have one but I also have the stock 250, so I dont have the torque you guys have, I just wanted o/d for the highway, and it works great. Just thought someone should mention a good experience with a t5 !
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