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#176 |
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Re: Complete T5 swap thread - one way to skin the cat
Guys i see a 86 S10 with a 4 Cylinder and T5, Is that the same T5 we can use ? They used the same T5 on the 4 and 6 cylinder ?
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Re: Complete T5 swap thread - one way to skin the cat
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I think you'll find one if you persist.
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Re: Complete T5 swap thread - one way to skin the cat
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MOST importantly, does it have an electric speedometer drive or the elusive mechanical (cable) drive?
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#179 |
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Re: Complete T5 swap thread - one way to skin the cat
Found a 85 s10 with everything still intact at a local scrap yard! i will be doing this swap soon in my 67 c10. one question i do have is how necessary is the round piece made at the machine shop? i found a spacer thats premade.
http://hamiltonintakes.com/products/...5-swap-adapter |
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Re: Complete T5 swap thread - one way to skin the cat
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Vintage Metalworks Adapter Plate - Click Here HotRodworks Adapter Plate - Click Here
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Re: Complete T5 swap thread - one way to skin the cat
PM Old Bleu, he just used the Vintage Metalworks Adapter on his T5 install.
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Re: Complete T5 swap thread - one way to skin the cat
Allens4876, I first tried to contact Hamilton Intakes about their adapter, and never got any response. I've read here that others had the same experience. Lugnutz put me on to Vintage Metalworks, and I ordered his spacer plate. It fit perfectly and looked to be be very well made. The only modifications that I had to make were shortening the driveshaft, slightly shortening the bearing retainer and slightly lowering the crossmember that holds the e-brake levers on my '64. I still need to get a new speedo gear in my T5 since my speedometer is 15% or so fast with my 3.73 gears. I've also discovered that my T5 is leaking ATF at the speedometer connection, but I'll install a new "bullet" with seal and o-ring when the speedo gear is replaced.
I don't have a lot of miles on mine since the swap, but it definitely makes driving the truck a much more enjoyable experience! |
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Re: Complete T5 swap thread - one way to skin the cat
Actual speed/indicated speed -1 = X
X times 100 = percent high. With your/my rear gearing (3.73 in the diff), each added speedo driven gear tooth should be about 5% reduction in speedometer read out...so.... Percent High/5 = Number of additional teeth needed on the driven gear to correct your speedo. For example, this morning my speedo indicated 70 mph, Garman says actual is 55 Mph. 55/70 = .7857 .7857 - 1 = -.2142 .2142 X 100 = 21.42% error 21.42/5 = Need to install a speedo driven gear with 4.28 additional teeth to slow the reading down to correct speed. At least, thats the theory. I'm gonna count teeth on my existing driven gear, measure the length and gear diameter and purchase either a T5/T10 driven gear or TH350 driven gear and driven gear houseing with 4 additional teeth on it. Or ya can divide difference by actual and get a different figure with less math....in this case.. 15/55 = 27.2% error....so given the internet myths and the possibilty the the common 26.7% ratio reducer is for sale, which do ya think is right? We'll see..... Last edited by Sharps40; 11-22-2013 at 03:38 PM. |
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Re: Complete T5 swap thread - one way to skin the cat
cool deal, thanks for the links lugnutz! ill definitely look into buying that one. I just wish the economy wouldnt have went to crap or i could have made my own at the shop!
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Re: Complete T5 swap thread - one way to skin the cat
If you need just the spacer ring I have one you can have for $20.
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Re: Complete T5 swap thread - one way to skin the cat
I have a borg warner t5 nwc transmission to get rid of if someone is looking.
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Re: Complete T5 swap thread - one way to skin the cat
Ok, thank you sorry
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Re: Complete T5 swap thread - one way to skin the cat
Hey guys - just wanted to share - Vintage Metalworks now has the T5 adapter for both bell hsg bore sizes. Sharp looking product. This would have been MUCH easier and quicker if I'd had one of these things to start with. If you look in the upper right corner of the page, the upper right link is the small bore and the link right below it is the larger bore adapter.
http://vintagemetalworks.blogspot.co...bore-bell.html |
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Re: Complete T5 swap thread - one way to skin the cat
Modern Drive Line is now selling a cable speedo connection T5 tail housing. Nice item but costs $650-675. Nice feature is that the shifter box accepts the Mustang size shifters which are much more plentiful than the S10 short throw shifters. The high cost is likely to recoup their R&D costs. Just mentioning that it's available. The Tremec 5 and 6 speed boxes seem like a better value than spending $650 on just a tail housing.
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Re: Complete T5 swap thread - one way to skin the cat
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This thread has great info, here is my build thread with a few more photos. This forum was invaluable in my build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698516 |
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Re: Complete T5 swap thread - one way to skin the cat
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Thanks a million!
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Re: Complete T5 swap thread - one way to skin the cat
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According to Dave, if you are using his spacer plate from Vintage Metalworks: If you use a 10" clutch disc (NAPA Part number ND4201) then you do NOT need to shorten the bearing retainer. For anyone using an Astro Van clutch disc (11") you will need to shorten the bearing retainer 1/4". That means that all that needs to be done is a shorter driveshaft and a lowering of the e-brake crossmember and I should be in business! Can't wait...
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Re: Complete T5 swap thread - one way to skin the cat
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/Core-Shifte...zzylmg&vxp=mtr Although I wouldn't recommend spending that kind of money -- just look for a used shifter (in working condition) that fits an 83-95 S10. I found mine for $20 on eBay. Good luck!
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Re: Complete T5 swap thread - one way to skin the cat
Does anyone happen to know how much you have to trim off the bearing retainer if you’re not using the spacer plate?
Looks like my original 3spd one is about 3 1/4 inches long. |
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Re: Complete T5 swap thread - one way to skin the cat
Yes, 3 + 1/4” is the correct length. Make it the same length as your old tranny.
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