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stan79chevy · 02-08-2004, 07:39 PM

Heres what i have
350 engine --350-400 hp
th350 tranny--dead
203 transfer case--3/4 dead
1/2 ton axles--soon to be dead
parts i have
complete truck with 3 on the tree, 205 transfer case, and 3/4 ton axles 10 bolt front and 14 rear with 4.56 ratio

??'s
i want sm465/205 with 3/4 ton axles when im finished
will that 205 case fit or do i have to find one from a 4 speed? any adapters or anything else needed. is a 3 speed the same size as a 4 speed?..so i can use the driveshafts from the donor truck..

i paid 200 for the donor truck and was planning on just using the axles until my automatic tranny dies so now im going manual i just need to know what all i will have to buy sell or trade to get this into my truck..i cna take the clutch pedals out of the manual truck and put into the auto right? if anyone has any advice or info on doing this it would be helpful i want to get all the parts rounded up and then put it all together in a weekend..

thanks
stan

Destructo · 02-08-2004, 09:22 PM

http://www.coloradok5.com/auto2manual.shtml

have at it

Thats a swap I may consider for my truck some day, except I have a 700r4/208 combo.

IoWnZa · 02-08-2004, 10:08 PM

Yeah, I am considering it on my Blazer, that is the way to go...

/IoWnZa

Destructo · 02-08-2004, 10:13 PM

Do the gear shifter and 4wd shifter not interfere? I guess not since they did it. But just seems like it wouldn't clear at some point.

IoWnZa · 02-08-2004, 10:31 PM

I am not sure, I've read that page on CK5 over and over again, and he doesn't mention it, but in the pic's you can't see it, so I don't know.

/IoWnZa

DaHateTank · 02-09-2004, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Destructo
Do the gear shifter and 4wd shifter not interfere? I guess not since they did it. But just seems like it wouldn't clear at some point.

NO. I have that combo in mine, (factory) the shifter sticks outta the top of the 465, while the T-case shifter is mounted just to the front of the NP205, so its about 8-12 inches (a guess) BEHIND the tranny shifter... Plus the tranny shifter is WAY taller than the T-case shifter, so there's no interference...

Not to be an ass, but that page on CK/5 shows a pretty butch conversion, IMO. There's a crapload of manual trans trucks out there, and the pedals, pedal mounts, etc should be a fairly easy bolt-on swap. Stacked washers, and butchered sheetmetal don't get it, IMO. Fortuantely, Stan has a commplete parts truck on hand... just my $0,02, though

HTH
-Marty

02-08-2004, 07:39 PM	#1
stan79chevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: COVINGTON GEORGIA Posts: 477	switch from auto to sm465?? Heres what i have 350 engine --350-400 hp th350 tranny--dead 203 transfer case--3/4 dead 1/2 ton axles--soon to be dead parts i have complete truck with 3 on the tree, 205 transfer case, and 3/4 ton axles 10 bolt front and 14 rear with 4.56 ratio ??'s i want sm465/205 with 3/4 ton axles when im finished will that 205 case fit or do i have to find one from a 4 speed? any adapters or anything else needed. is a 3 speed the same size as a 4 speed?..so i can use the driveshafts from the donor truck.. i paid 200 for the donor truck and was planning on just using the axles until my automatic tranny dies so now im going manual i just need to know what all i will have to buy sell or trade to get this into my truck..i cna take the clutch pedals out of the manual truck and put into the auto right? if anyone has any advice or info on doing this it would be helpful i want to get all the parts rounded up and then put it all together in a weekend.. thanks stan __________________ 79 chevy k20 350/350/205/D44/14bFF 4.56 gears rock LWB pimer black 01 S-10 ZR2 extended cab 4.3/4L60E/233 3.73 gear 31" DICK CEPEK CRUSHERS

02-08-2004, 09:22 PM	#2
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	http://www.coloradok5.com/auto2manual.shtml have at it Thats a swap I may consider for my truck some day, except I have a 700r4/208 combo. __________________ 1985 Scottsdale Shortbed 4x4 Stout 350 with some "upgrades"-700r4-33x12.5" Mud Tires, Warn 8274-50 winch. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2wd 4-banger, 5 speed, Street Pack with 3.73 axle.

02-08-2004, 10:08 PM	#3
IoWnZa Big Block Blazer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ellsworth, ME. Posts: 509	Yeah, I am considering it on my Blazer, that is the way to go... /IoWnZa __________________ [1985 Chevrolet K5 Blazer][454BBC][TH400][NP241][Dana 44][GM 12 Bolt w/ Eaton LSD][Hedman HTC Hedders][Dual 2.5" Stainless Steel Exhaust][Hedman Turbo Muffler's][Dual Spal's 14" Electric Fan's][32x11.50R15 BF Goodrich All Terrain TA KO's on 15x8 Rallys]

02-08-2004, 10:13 PM	#4
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	Do the gear shifter and 4wd shifter not interfere? I guess not since they did it. But just seems like it wouldn't clear at some point. __________________ 1985 Scottsdale Shortbed 4x4 Stout 350 with some "upgrades"-700r4-33x12.5" Mud Tires, Warn 8274-50 winch. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2wd 4-banger, 5 speed, Street Pack with 3.73 axle.

02-08-2004, 10:31 PM	#5
IoWnZa Big Block Blazer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ellsworth, ME. Posts: 509	I am not sure, I've read that page on CK5 over and over again, and he doesn't mention it, but in the pic's you can't see it, so I don't know. /IoWnZa __________________ [1985 Chevrolet K5 Blazer][454BBC][TH400][NP241][Dana 44][GM 12 Bolt w/ Eaton LSD][Hedman HTC Hedders][Dual 2.5" Stainless Steel Exhaust][Hedman Turbo Muffler's][Dual Spal's 14" Electric Fan's][32x11.50R15 BF Goodrich All Terrain TA KO's on 15x8 Rallys]



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