Manual Transmission Options? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Steve Van Gent · 03-15-2011, 10:41 PM

GUys,

I think I am going 700R4, but I would like to explore transmission options. The truck has the intermediate bell housing rear engine mount, normal clutch setup...Is my only option the T5 chevy S-10? Are these very stong? DOnt I have to punch a new hole in my floorboard for shift tower, since the tower is further back? Are there any threads on this topic? Are there any 4-speeds I should look at, besides the origional granny low version?

dan42 · 03-16-2011, 12:26 AM

Lots of options, depending on how much work you want to do. If I was gonna change out my SM 465 (and I'm not) I would go with a modern 6-speed - but you have to fabricate for the hydraulic clutch and electronic speedo. Do a search, there's a lot of info on this.

Wrenchbender Ret · 03-16-2011, 12:53 AM

The t-5 is the easiest swap. They are not real strong but if you don't abuse them they will stand up. I run one in my 58 with a 350 & it works great. You do have to make a new hole in the floor.

Jacfourteen · 03-16-2011, 01:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan42

Lots of options, depending on how much work you want to do. If I was gonna change out my SM 465 (and I'm not) I would go with a modern 6-speed - but you have to fabricate for the hydraulic clutch and electronic speedo. Do a search, there's a lot of info on this.

There was a thread on here a while back where the guy used an adapter on his t56 (six speed) that allowed use of the stock bell housing, flywheel, and fork, but he had to change out the clutch disk because of the different spline count. The speedo still has to be sorted out though. I'll see if I can find it.

Jacfourteen · 03-16-2011, 01:54 AM

Here's the one I was talking about http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=polished+t56

mcmlxix · 03-16-2011, 04:04 AM

http://www.keislerauto.com/

Did you start a build thread for this truck... I coulnd't find one or any pictures.....

Beat68CST · 03-16-2011, 04:07 AM

NV-4500?

I hear those can be put together.

**LockDoc** · 03-16-2011, 10:52 AM

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Here is a thread where I posted about the ax15 5 speed trans.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=417079

If you get a trans with the electric speedometer here is a solution for that:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421745

LockDoc

03-15-2011, 10:41 PM	#1
Steve Van Gent Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Redding, Ca Posts: 333	Manual Transmission Options? GUys, I think I am going 700R4, but I would like to explore transmission options. The truck has the intermediate bell housing rear engine mount, normal clutch setup...Is my only option the T5 chevy S-10? Are these very stong? DOnt I have to punch a new hole in my floorboard for shift tower, since the tower is further back? Are there any threads on this topic? Are there any 4-speeds I should look at, besides the origional granny low version?

03-16-2011, 12:26 AM	#2
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Manual Transmission Options? Lots of options, depending on how much work you want to do. If I was gonna change out my SM 465 (and I'm not) I would go with a modern 6-speed - but you have to fabricate for the hydraulic clutch and electronic speedo. Do a search, there's a lot of info on this. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

03-16-2011, 12:53 AM	#3
Wrenchbender Ret Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Overland Park, Ks. Posts: 5,229	Re: Manual Transmission Options? The t-5 is the easiest swap. They are not real strong but if you don't abuse them they will stand up. I run one in my 58 with a 350 & it works great. You do have to make a new hole in the floor.

03-16-2011, 01:54 AM	#5
Jacfourteen Big Red - Now its a SWB! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, Ca Posts: 1,624	Re: Manual Transmission Options? Here's the one I was talking about http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=polished+t56 __________________ 68 3/4 ton (Project)-350 Small Block, .030 over, 10:1 comp, 3998993 heads, C3BX edelbrock intake, comp cams XE268, Holley 670 SA, long tube headers, dual flow 40's, E-fan, Alum rad, currently under the knife getting shortened and bagged build thread 41 3/4 ton (wife's)-flatbed, fully restored to original 01 Tahoe LT 4WD (my daily driver)-Magnaflow Muffler, Rollin on 22's 02 Ford Mustang Convertable (Wife's Car)-Flowmaster 50, Clear corners, Intake, sittin on 18's

03-16-2011, 04:04 AM	#6
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: Manual Transmission Options? http://www.keislerauto.com/ Did you start a build thread for this truck... I coulnd't find one or any pictures..... __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

03-16-2011, 04:07 AM	#7
Beat68CST Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Buckeye Arizona Posts: 470	Re: Manual Transmission Options? NV-4500? I hear those can be put together.

03-16-2011, 10:52 AM	#8
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,774	Re: Manual Transmission Options? - Here is a thread where I posted about the ax15 5 speed trans. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=417079 If you get a trans with the electric speedometer here is a solution for that: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421745 LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 03-16-2011 at 11:00 AM.

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