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72Custom/10 · 05-16-2005, 09:26 AM

i'm am wanting a five speed manual transmission for my custom/10 350 V8. has anyone succesfully done this??? i'm tired of only having 3 gears, but i love the manual transmission. i heard the T5 is too weak tho. please reply!!

Ackattack · 05-16-2005, 01:54 PM

well I just installed a t-5 into an s-10 blazer with a 327. It was living behind a 350 TPI engine.

This T-5 was originally behind a 2.8L v-6 so it required some special stuff. I think if you found one from a late 80/early 90s pickup you shouldn't have any problems.

dmec · 05-16-2005, 09:17 PM

i have been running 1 behind a 300hp/350 for over 5 years now and havent had any problems, other than burning off the rear tires. just find a v8 camaro with hydraulic clutch and remove everything up to the engine block, including the starter, it is different than auto starter. i mounted the hydraulic clutch master through the hole for clutch rod. people keep saying they are weak and i have to agree if they are using 6 cyl t5's.

supermanox · 05-16-2005, 09:37 PM

Don't know how long you're willing to wait. But Muncie is making a bolt-in five speed that is supposed to be out later this year. They are making bolt-ins for trucks and muscle cars. I can't remember which mag I read this in though.

Roberty · 05-16-2005, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by supermanox

Don't know how long you're willing to wait. But Muncie is making a bolt-in five speed that is supposed to be out later this year. They are making bolt-ins for trucks and muscle cars. I can't remember which mag I read this in though.

Man, that would be sweet. Bet it's gonna be major expensive though.

sdkid · 05-16-2005, 11:15 PM

How heavy duty do you want to go? Advanced adapters has everything you need to install a NV4500. There is a write-up in FAQ about the swap by ryanroo.

72Custom/10 · 05-17-2005, 09:57 AM

would it be possible to avoid the whole hydraulic clutch in the T5. cause u can remove the bell housing from it and its about the same size as the 3 speed in there now.

dubie · 05-17-2005, 10:12 AM

I know gr8scott has a 5 speed behind his small block that I believe he robbed from a Safari van and he loves it. He doesn't have a Hyd. clutch in it either. I plan on doing the same with my truck one of these days. With the 300hp 350, 3:73's and a 3 speed, she revs pretty high

05-16-2005, 09:26 AM	#1
72Custom/10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 8	dying to install a 5 speed. any advice? i'm am wanting a five speed manual transmission for my custom/10 350 V8. has anyone succesfully done this??? i'm tired of only having 3 gears, but i love the manual transmission. i heard the T5 is too weak tho. please reply!!

05-16-2005, 01:54 PM	#2
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,524	well I just installed a t-5 into an s-10 blazer with a 327. It was living behind a 350 TPI engine. This T-5 was originally behind a 2.8L v-6 so it required some special stuff. I think if you found one from a late 80/early 90s pickup you shouldn't have any problems. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

05-16-2005, 09:37 PM	#4
supermanox Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 36	Don't know how long you're willing to wait. But Muncie is making a bolt-in five speed that is supposed to be out later this year. They are making bolt-ins for trucks and muscle cars. I can't remember which mag I read this in though. __________________ -Mike Cooper Asheville NC 1972 GMC Sierra Grande (Stock) 1972 Chevy (Not so much stock)

05-16-2005, 11:15 PM	#6
sdkid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pierre SD Posts: 1,533	How heavy duty do you want to go? Advanced adapters has everything you need to install a NV4500. There is a write-up in FAQ about the swap by ryanroo. __________________ I think the world needs a drink... Help somebody...If you can....VanZant We're not wrong, we're not sorry, and its probably gonna happen again. That's the truth about men. Tracy Byrd Member# 13924 '70 c10, 350/350 '68 c10 250/4spd '68 c10 no eng/trans fac ps/pb/ac/at (future father/sons project) '48 Chevy Loadmaster Last edited by sdkid; 05-16-2005 at 11:16 PM. Reason: I cna't spell

05-17-2005, 10:12 AM	#8
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,853	I know gr8scott has a 5 speed behind his small block that I believe he robbed from a Safari van and he loves it. He doesn't have a Hyd. clutch in it either. I plan on doing the same with my truck one of these days. With the 300hp 350, 3:73's and a 3 speed, she revs pretty high __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795 Last edited by dubie; 05-17-2005 at 10:12 AM.

05-16-2005, 09:17 PM	#3
dmec Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: yucaipa ca Posts: 580	i have been running 1 behind a 300hp/350 for over 5 years now and havent had any problems, other than burning off the rear tires. just find a v8 camaro with hydraulic clutch and remove everything up to the engine block, including the starter, it is different than auto starter. i mounted the hydraulic clutch master through the hole for clutch rod. people keep saying they are weak and i have to agree if they are using 6 cyl t5's.

05-17-2005, 09:57 AM	#7
72Custom/10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 8	would it be possible to avoid the whole hydraulic clutch in the T5. cause u can remove the bell housing from it and its about the same size as the 3 speed in there now.



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