Why are manual trans C10's so rare - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cleszkie · 06-03-2016, 05:42 PM

I must be in the minority because I swapped out my TH350 for an SM465 in my 4x4 Blazer. But the choice was made based on pure reliability and strength over ease of operation.

Mr Handy · 06-04-2016, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by cleszkie

I must be in the minority because I swapped out my TH350 for an SM465 in my 4x4 Blazer. But the choice was made based on pure reliability and strength over ease of operation.

Yup Same for me in my 2wd C10... bombproof. bought all the parts for the conversion here on the forum and found the trans locally.

**Grumpy old man** · 06-04-2016, 03:18 PM

First thing to go on any of my trucks is the automatic trans installed by some Yahoo po , I gave away 4 turbo 350 trans last year , it's a truck if it came manual it should stay that way ,automatics are for girls

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06-03-2016, 05:42 PM	#1
cleszkie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Santa Ana, CA Posts: 2,191	Re: Why are manual trans C10's so rare I must be in the minority because I swapped out my TH350 for an SM465 in my 4x4 Blazer. But the choice was made based on pure reliability and strength over ease of operation.

06-04-2016, 03:18 PM	#3
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Why are manual trans C10's so rare First thing to go on any of my trucks is the automatic trans installed by some Yahoo po , I gave away 4 turbo 350 trans last year , it's a truck if it came manual it should stay that way ,automatics are for girls ! . __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop



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