I6 and a T5, Yet another cat skinned (65 C10 SBSS)

[Sharps40]

Startin this one as a place holder. After catastrophic engine failure of the Olds Rocket 6, John Lee is nearing completion.

New engine is in, a crate motor 250 cu in L6.

T5 is in, Mid 80s Astro/Safari van.

And so far, its about as close to a direct bolt in as one could hope for.

No chopping inputshaft, no choppin bearing collar, no trans to bell houseing adapters, no machining input shaft splines and no hoggin out the splines in the center of the clutch disc.

Machine work is looking (so far) as simple as drill tranny ears for 1/2" bolts, install new made drive shaft (or if you prefer, shorten original shaft and install a new front yoke for fine spline output of the T5.)

So, I'll start with the parts list. Will add part numbers as I get them from the shop. Pics, etc to follow and I'll walk the process thru from prepping the ebrake xmember - to makeing the home made shifter - to the tranny install and hopefully soon....some good stories from the road on butter smooth shifting and having conversations INSIDE the truck at 75 mph w/o YELLING!