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MrBlue · 05-25-2009, 07:52 PM

Greetings,
We are looking for a 72 C-10. We are thinking that adding power brakes would not be too diffcult and a good upgrade. The kit on CPP looks ok, ANY thoughts?

Secondly we want a manual trans, but would like to upgrade to a 5-speed to use the OD while not having to change the rear gears. Looking through the posts, it seems like the NV3500 & 4500 are the trans of choice. What about the TKO500's?

The truck will be a daily driver and we are working on a short budget.
Any feedback is really appreciated.
Thanks
MrBlue

PanelDeland · 05-25-2009, 08:33 PM

Power brakes are just a booster and mounting brackets away.Should be an easy swap if you are at all mechanical.You mmay want to get the brake lines from a donor with PB if you want the line routing to look original.
I'm sure someone has done the tranny swap .Maybe they will chime in with how they did it.You might also search in the FAQ's for a thread on it.

rscam · 05-25-2009, 08:54 PM

Just a heads up. Nv3500/4500 have a hydraulic clutch. Make sure you put the PB booster on first so you know where to put the clutch master cylinder. I have a MC on my NV3500 that barley fit behind the booster. There are different MC on variuos years so try and find one that tucks up against the firewall. Mine is about 8" away from the firewall.

05-25-2009, 07:52 PM	#1
MrBlue Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Laporte, IN Posts: 167	Power Brakes and 5-Speed Greetings, We are looking for a 72 C-10. We are thinking that adding power brakes would not be too diffcult and a good upgrade. The kit on CPP looks ok, ANY thoughts? Secondly we want a manual trans, but would like to upgrade to a 5-speed to use the OD while not having to change the rear gears. Looking through the posts, it seems like the NV3500 & 4500 are the trans of choice. What about the TKO500's? The truck will be a daily driver and we are working on a short budget. Any feedback is really appreciated. Thanks MrBlue

05-25-2009, 08:33 PM	#2
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Power Brakes and 5-Speed Power brakes are just a booster and mounting brackets away.Should be an easy swap if you are at all mechanical.You mmay want to get the brake lines from a donor with PB if you want the line routing to look original. I'm sure someone has done the tranny swap .Maybe they will chime in with how they did it.You might also search in the FAQ's for a thread on it. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

05-25-2009, 08:54 PM	#3
rscam Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Monroe,Georgia Posts: 313	Re: Power Brakes and 5-Speed Just a heads up. Nv3500/4500 have a hydraulic clutch. Make sure you put the PB booster on first so you know where to put the clutch master cylinder. I have a MC on my NV3500 that barley fit behind the booster. There are different MC on variuos years so try and find one that tucks up against the firewall. Mine is about 8" away from the firewall.



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