Plan B Motor for my t5 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**73kay** · 05-19-2016, 10:48 PM

So had a perfect late 50s 235 with the good head that I was having rebuilt for my 53 and I finally had a t5 for it and the machine shop said they found a crack in the head. damnit.

I have a 54 235 that I'm gonna try next, but if that got a crack, I think I will have to give up on the stovebolts and just get another crate 350.

So here's my question: is anyone here actually running a t5 behind a stock 350? I've read and I've read about it, but I am searching for first hand experience. If I go 350, I would try to dial it down a bit and use ram horns or whatever will fit and try to keep the hp/torque down a bit and i don't drive crazy anyway. I ultimately an working on a reliable truck that can cruise and keep up with traffic and is safe. Needless to say, the 350 will lead me down the dark path to the Mustang II hahahaha. Thanks for your input as always!

1-ton of fun · 05-20-2016, 09:23 AM

What kind of t5 is it? It might survive if you don't power shift it.
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**73kay** · 05-20-2016, 01:48 PM

It's a 92 s10 t5 nwc

**mr48chev** · 05-20-2016, 02:06 PM

People run the but why not just hunt down a good head and run the 235 as planned. Good rebuildable crack free heads were going for about 100 each around here a few years ago.

**73kay** · 05-20-2016, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr48chev

People run the but why not just hunt down a good head and run the 235 as planned. Good rebuildable crack free heads were going for about 100 each around here a few years ago.

That's the plan but at least in my area I haven't seen much on Craigslist. I'm taking my second head to the machine today so hopefully that one is good.

05-19-2016, 10:48 PM	#1
73kay Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Indy, IN Posts: 637	Plan B Motor for my t5 So had a perfect late 50s 235 with the good head that I was having rebuilt for my 53 and I finally had a t5 for it and the machine shop said they found a crack in the head. damnit. I have a 54 235 that I'm gonna try next, but if that got a crack, I think I will have to give up on the stovebolts and just get another crate 350. So here's my question: is anyone here actually running a t5 behind a stock 350? I've read and I've read about it, but I am searching for first hand experience. If I go 350, I would try to dial it down a bit and use ram horns or whatever will fit and try to keep the hp/torque down a bit and i don't drive crazy anyway. I ultimately an working on a reliable truck that can cruise and keep up with traffic and is safe. Needless to say, the 350 will lead me down the dark path to the Mustang II hahahaha. Thanks for your input as always! __________________ Andrew 1953 3100 292 T5 1985 K5 Blazer 350 700R4 208

05-20-2016, 09:23 AM	#2
1-ton of fun polishing a turd Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: houston, tx Posts: 674	Re: Plan B Motor for my t5 What kind of t5 is it? It might survive if you don't power shift it. Posted via Mobile Device

05-20-2016, 01:48 PM	#3
73kay Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Indy, IN Posts: 637	Re: Plan B Motor for my t5 It's a 92 s10 t5 nwc __________________ Andrew 1953 3100 292 T5 1985 K5 Blazer 350 700R4 208

05-20-2016, 02:06 PM	#4
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,718	Re: Plan B Motor for my t5 People run the but why not just hunt down a good head and run the 235 as planned. Good rebuildable crack free heads were going for about 100 each around here a few years ago. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.



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