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1967LWBstepside · 07-09-2002, 03:35 PM

Has anyone put a late 90s 5 speed manual transmission in their inline 6? Any suggestions? Should I go for the 700R4 or 200 4R instead? Need input. Also, what about trans. tail length. I don't want to cut my custom driveshaft unless necessary in my lwb pickup.

BTW, the 1 piece shaft was one of the best things I have done to the truck and it works great.

Huck · 07-09-2002, 04:23 PM

Mike, I did put in a late model 96' truck 5 speed into my 72 lwb. I am running a 350crate but the process should not be too different. The biggest trick is you have to set up the hydrolic clutch and work thru the transmission support verses bell housing trans support. I believe the 5speed used is the same for the 4.3ltr and the 350 V8. It is much lighter and the 5th gear is great for gas mileage. I also have a 700R4 ready but I really like the 5speed for pulling a trailer and decelerating down a hill.

By the way, I picked up an original 6cyl tach dash last week. First one I've seen. Will probably be putting it on e-bay next week but will first try the board to see if someone want to trade ---I need a SWBed for a project I working.
If you decide to do the 5speed, let me know and I try and give you more detail. AND yes, you will probably have to resize your driveshaft!!

72Lester · 07-09-2002, 04:36 PM

I'd personally go with the 5 spd over the autos. It'll allow you more selection for RPM's and speeds, to keep the 250 in it's best torque and HP ranges. I've got a '67 longstep w/ 250, I'd definately like to see pictures of yours.

Jesse 67 c-10 · 07-09-2002, 04:44 PM

Go for it, I put a 5 spd out of a 90 chev half ton and I love it, it shifts really nice, if you just have a 6 though you could have an easier time putting in a t-5 out of a s-10 or something, I believe you can even change the bellhousing to make it work with a regular clutch linkage. t-5 would probably stand up fine to a 6, but not a sb.
Good luck!
Jesse

Longhorn Man · 07-09-2002, 07:03 PM

Yep, a T5 is perfect for an inline truck. If you get one out of an F-body car, be warned that you'll have tranny mount trouble. They are rotated 18 degrees (I think that's the number) and have funny mounts becouse of this.

damage · 07-10-2002, 04:15 AM

Once your done with that, don't forget the headers, four brrl intake, HEI, and some head work!!! Loved my six banger!! Man I miss those days...

07-09-2002, 03:35 PM	#1
1967LWBstepside 'Heavy Metal' Redefined. Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Starkville, MS, USA Posts: 107	New 5 speed manual in Inline 6? Has anyone put a late 90s 5 speed manual transmission in their inline 6? Any suggestions? Should I go for the 700R4 or 200 4R instead? Need input. Also, what about trans. tail length. I don't want to cut my custom driveshaft unless necessary in my lwb pickup. BTW, the 1 piece shaft was one of the best things I have done to the truck and it works great. __________________ 1967 C10 LWB stepside, 250 engine, GM HEI, aftermarket A/C., Clifford Performance intake, Stovebolt split headers, Carter AFB 500, X-pipe & Dynomax Super Turbos, 1 piece custom driveshaft, cyprus bed wood & stainless bed strips. Starkville, Mississippi \| My Truck Page

07-09-2002, 04:36 PM	#3
72Lester Genuine smartass Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Enid, OK - soon to be Rapid City, SD Posts: 126	I'd personally go with the 5 spd over the autos. It'll allow you more selection for RPM's and speeds, to keep the 250 in it's best torque and HP ranges. I've got a '67 longstep w/ 250, I'd definately like to see pictures of yours. __________________ '99 Chevy 3/4 Burb 4x4 '98 Chevy 1/2 Short Bed 4x4 Former 67 & 72 owner Wanted: 1972 10 or 20 4X4, V8 4spd

07-09-2002, 04:44 PM	#4
Jesse 67 c-10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 599	Go for it, I put a 5 spd out of a 90 chev half ton and I love it, it shifts really nice, if you just have a 6 though you could have an easier time putting in a t-5 out of a s-10 or something, I believe you can even change the bellhousing to make it work with a regular clutch linkage. t-5 would probably stand up fine to a 6, but not a sb. Good luck! Jesse __________________ Edmonton, Alberta, 67 c-10, Long fleet, front disks, 5 lug rear end, 327 with Vortechs, edlbrock manifold, comp cams XE 256, 600cfm carb. Backed by a getrag 5 speed and 1 piece driveshaft. 1993 Dihatsu Hijet Jumbo cab 4x4, currently converting to battery electric power.

07-09-2002, 04:23 PM	#2
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	Mike, I did put in a late model 96' truck 5 speed into my 72 lwb. I am running a 350crate but the process should not be too different. The biggest trick is you have to set up the hydrolic clutch and work thru the transmission support verses bell housing trans support. I believe the 5speed used is the same for the 4.3ltr and the 350 V8. It is much lighter and the 5th gear is great for gas mileage. I also have a 700R4 ready but I really like the 5speed for pulling a trailer and decelerating down a hill. By the way, I picked up an original 6cyl tach dash last week. First one I've seen. Will probably be putting it on e-bay next week but will first try the board to see if someone want to trade ---I need a SWBed for a project I working. If you decide to do the 5speed, let me know and I try and give you more detail. AND yes, you will probably have to resize your driveshaft!!

07-09-2002, 07:03 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Yep, a T5 is perfect for an inline truck. If you get one out of an F-body car, be warned that you'll have tranny mount trouble. They are rotated 18 degrees (I think that's the number) and have funny mounts becouse of this.

07-10-2002, 04:15 AM	#6
damage Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 83	Once your done with that, don't forget the headers, four brrl intake, HEI, and some head work!!! Loved my six banger!! Man I miss those days...



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