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fire235 · 12-24-2004, 01:11 PM

What is a good manual shift trans for a 307 or 350 engine? Also how hard is it to swap from an auto trans to manual shift trans? The truck was originally 3 on tree but prev. owner swapped to turbo 350 auto so the clutch pedal is already in the truck. I am considering manual with floor shift. Any Thoughts?

Have a safe x-mas.

70short · 12-24-2004, 02:38 PM

I am in the process of swapping the old 4-speed out for A TH400. My preference. I like the idea of putting A newer 5-speed from A later model truck. I dont know what is involved. (crossmember attatchment). Good luck!

Gary

me3 · 12-24-2004, 04:01 PM

Do a search on t-5 If you want a five-speed. The later model trucks 5-speed has an electric spedometer Which I hear can be pricy to convert

lpaine · 12-24-2004, 04:49 PM

I will be taking the turbo 400 out of my 3/4 ton one of these days -if I can ever find the time- and putting in a Muncie sm-465 4 speed. It has a good reputation, tough as nails they say. You will probably need a drive shaft from a standard trans truck, a manual trans crossmember, clutch pedal and all linkage (z-bar, etc.) Also, you will need to drill and tap a threaded hole for the z-bar into the block (drivers side) unless it's there already. And I beleive the neutral safety wiring will have to be changed to a manual set-up. The low-hump trans cover will have to be changed to a high hump. Can't think of anything else. Best of luck.

grayw0lf · 12-24-2004, 04:57 PM

I'd recommend against the T5. They are a light duty transmission & will not stand up 350. I wouldn't put a T5 behind anything bigger than a 6 cyl.

69ChevyLB · 12-24-2004, 05:34 PM

I swapped out a 3 spd Saginaw with a 4 spd Muncie. Easy swap with no problems. The engine was originally a 307 thap was pulled and a 350 installed.

4x4Poet · 12-25-2004, 04:12 AM

If you have $3000 burning a hole in your pocket, search on Richmond 6-speed.

Rdrdave · 02-19-2005, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69ChevyLB

I swapped out a 3 spd Saginaw with a 4 spd Muncie. Easy swap with no problems. The engine was originally a 307 thap was pulled and a 350 installed.

What corssmemeber did you use? I just purchased a M21 and need to get a crossmember for the tail. It currently has the 3spd in it. Thanks in advance.

inline6Bill · 02-19-2005, 07:21 PM

Hit the following website:

www.keislerauto.com

Either the TR 3550 or T56 conversion would work great. Been thinking about either for my next project.

71Chevy4-speed · 02-19-2005, 09:09 PM

[QUOTE=inline6Bill]Hit the following website:

www.keislerauto.com

Either the TR 3550 or T56 conversion would work great. QUOTE]

I want the T56 bad, but it'll have to wait for awhile.

70short · 02-19-2005, 10:32 PM

much nicer to drive with the auto!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

12-24-2004, 01:11 PM	#1
fire235 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: East Texas Posts: 76	Standard trans? What is a good manual shift trans for a 307 or 350 engine? Also how hard is it to swap from an auto trans to manual shift trans? The truck was originally 3 on tree but prev. owner swapped to turbo 350 auto so the clutch pedal is already in the truck. I am considering manual with floor shift. Any Thoughts? Have a safe x-mas.

12-24-2004, 02:38 PM	#2
70short Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boise ID Posts: 609	I am in the process of swapping the old 4-speed out for A TH400. My preference. I like the idea of putting A newer 5-speed from A later model truck. I dont know what is involved. (crossmember attatchment). Good luck! Gary __________________ "72" Red CORVETTE 4-speed 350 "70" Chevy Short Bed early stages of resto. Edel 600 cfm carb Weiand Stealth Intake HEI shorty Headers 4/2 Drop 295 50R 15 TOYO on 10 inch wide corvette rally rims at all 4 corners. "CHEVY RULES"

12-24-2004, 04:49 PM	#4
lpaine Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Parksville, B.C. Canada Posts: 637	I will be taking the turbo 400 out of my 3/4 ton one of these days -if I can ever find the time- and putting in a Muncie sm-465 4 speed. It has a good reputation, tough as nails they say. You will probably need a drive shaft from a standard trans truck, a manual trans crossmember, clutch pedal and all linkage (z-bar, etc.) Also, you will need to drill and tap a threaded hole for the z-bar into the block (drivers side) unless it's there already. And I beleive the neutral safety wiring will have to be changed to a manual set-up. The low-hump trans cover will have to be changed to a high hump. Can't think of anything else. Best of luck. __________________ 1969 G.M.C 3/4 Ton 920 (Canadian Version) 307 3 speed, currently apart 1998 Chevy 1/2 ton ex cab V-6 5 speed 1967 Chevy SWB - project truck; not started just yet

12-24-2004, 04:57 PM	#5
grayw0lf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Clanton, AL Posts: 1,253	I'd recommend against the T5. They are a light duty transmission & will not stand up 350. I wouldn't put a T5 behind anything bigger than a 6 cyl. __________________ 85' CUCV M1009!!! The newest addition! 6.2diesel, Th400, NP208, & only 36k miles! 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside - Looking good these days! 05' Dodge Neon 88' Winner Escape Sport 1750 - 4.3v6 94' Seadoo SP 84' Honda TRX200, bare nekkid. Just a frame & tires. Always looking for another project or any good deal!

12-24-2004, 05:34 PM	#6
69ChevyLB Active Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Canton, OH Posts: 249	I swapped out a 3 spd Saginaw with a 4 spd Muncie. Easy swap with no problems. The engine was originally a 307 thap was pulled and a 350 installed. __________________ 69 C10 LWB Project 47 Cushman Scooter Project It is better to have loved and lost than to live with a psycho all your life.

12-24-2004, 04:01 PM	#3
me3 hart Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: hell nebraska Posts: 115	Do a search on t-5 If you want a five-speed. The later model trucks 5-speed has an electric spedometer Which I hear can be pricy to convert

12-25-2004, 04:12 AM	#7
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	If you have $3000 burning a hole in your pocket, search on Richmond 6-speed. __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup.

02-19-2005, 07:21 PM	#9
inline6Bill A classic GM kinda guy Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 296	My thoughts: Hit the following website: www.keislerauto.com Either the TR 3550 or T56 conversion would work great. Been thinking about either for my next project. __________________ Old school rap music: a dual exhausted GM 6 with no mufflers. "If you can find a better vehicle, buy it" Lee Iacocca, Chrysler commercials of the '80s. "I did. They are called Classic GM pickups !!!"

02-19-2005, 09:09 PM	#10
71Chevy4-speed Speed Limit = Floorboard Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Kasilof, Alaska Posts: 803	[QUOTE=inline6Bill]Hit the following website: www.keislerauto.com Either the TR 3550 or T56 conversion would work great. QUOTE] I want the T56 bad, but it'll have to wait for awhile. __________________ 1971 C20 350, 4-speed - Sold. 1985 K10 350, Built 700r4, Edel 1406, Performer intake, MSD Ign, Hooker Comps, Silverstars, Piaa drivers, LED tails, Toyo A/T 31's, Eaton Posi, the project. "Build for torque, horsepower will follow"

02-19-2005, 10:32 PM	#11
70short Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boise ID Posts: 609	much nicer to drive with the auto!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ "72" Red CORVETTE 4-speed 350 "70" Chevy Short Bed early stages of resto. Edel 600 cfm carb Weiand Stealth Intake HEI shorty Headers 4/2 Drop 295 50R 15 TOYO on 10 inch wide corvette rally rims at all 4 corners. "CHEVY RULES"



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