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SixthFloorFreak · 03-04-2004, 01:20 AM

anyone know anything about these trannies? i can pick up an immaculate one out of a wrecked Firebird with low miles for $100. my original plan was for a 6 speed for my 84, but i can't hardly pass up a deal like this.

Tom · 03-04-2004, 02:45 AM

Yes you can, and should. Its a T5 tranny. GM never offered anything bigger then a 305 v8 with these trannies because of how weak they are. If a stock 350 is going to break it, imagine a built motor.

SixthFloorFreak · 03-04-2004, 03:19 AM

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Originally posted by Tom
Yes you can, and should. Its a T5 tranny. GM never offered anything bigger then a 305 v8 with these trannies because of how weak they are. If a stock 350 is going to break it, imagine a built motor.

i thought i'd read that this tranny was used in the older V8 Camaros, and i've never heard anything good about them. would it be worth buying to sell it on ebay or something?

**N2TRUX** · 03-04-2004, 10:14 AM

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Originally posted by SixthFloorFreak
..... would it be worth buying to sell it on ebay or something?

Do a search on Ebay and see what they are selling for. Remember shipping a tranny is going to be expensive. Are people willing to pay the price of shipping? Check some auction first...

03-04-2004, 01:20 AM	#1
SixthFloorFreak Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Morgantown, KY Posts: 103	F-Body 5 Speed? anyone know anything about these trannies? i can pick up an immaculate one out of a wrecked Firebird with low miles for $100. my original plan was for a 6 speed for my 84, but i can't hardly pass up a deal like this.

03-04-2004, 02:45 AM	#2
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	Yes you can, and should. Its a T5 tranny. GM never offered anything bigger then a 305 v8 with these trannies because of how weak they are. If a stock 350 is going to break it, imagine a built motor. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.



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