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06-29-2023, 11:02 PM

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cwcarpenter98

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Re: 1966 custom cab short

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Originally Posted by jrusher

The ratios in my t5 aren’t the greatest on the hiway I’m revving 2800 rpm at 60-65 mph and 1st gear is like a granny gear . I should of looked into the specs more before I bought it . I found a Camaro t5 last night for cheap so will swap that in as the ratios are much better . Also putting a set of camel hump heads, cam, intake and carb to help the 283 out

Sounds like you got one of the 4 cylinder s10 5 speeds with the .8 something overdrive. The new combo for the 283 should be a good time!

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1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive

Overdrive wiring here

1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit

1981 C10 - Penny 350, Saginaw 4 speed

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