W/C tremec 5 quetion - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

RickBost · 01-23-2011, 05:55 PM

In my 67 i have a t18 right now and was given a t5 out of a 89 camaro. the problem is that it doesn't have a bell-housing. the question i have is if the t5 can bolt to the t18 bell-housing and work or do i need to buy a bell-housing and convert to hydraulic clutch? i know everyone hates these trannies but it was free and who complains about free right?

Mike C · 01-23-2011, 06:08 PM

T5 is alright in the correct application. Especially the WC trans. The Camaro trans uses a rotated bellhousing, so if you mount the trans straight up, the shifter is rotated as well as the trans mount. It can be done and then you can modify a shifter handle and mount. Or you can change the tailshaft housing. Here is a site where you can get more info on T5's. You can read hours on this subject. T5's came in a lot of different vehicles, so lots of different combos. Mustangs, Jeeps, S-10, Camaro/Firebird, Datsun 280ZX Turbo to name a few. I think McCleod makes a scattershield that uses both trans patterns and lets you use mechanical linkage?

http://5speeds.com/

RickBost · 01-23-2011, 06:14 PM

TY Mike I will have to get reading and this is for a mild daily driver mostly for my wife i have the jimmy once it gets done.

low'n slow · 01-23-2011, 11:08 PM

My brother has one in a 66. Have to shorten the input shaft, drill out some holes and probably chabge the cluth depending on how many splines you have.

Also, is it a mechanical or electric speedo?

RickBost · 01-27-2011, 11:57 PM

Low N Slow do did by chance do a build thread where he explained all of that? I would greatly appreciate it

01-23-2011, 05:55 PM	#1
RickBost Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Sumas WA Posts: 92	W/C tremec 5 quetion In my 67 i have a t18 right now and was given a t5 out of a 89 camaro. the problem is that it doesn't have a bell-housing. the question i have is if the t5 can bolt to the t18 bell-housing and work or do i need to buy a bell-housing and convert to hydraulic clutch? i know everyone hates these trannies but it was free and who complains about free right? __________________ 72 GMC Jimmy 8" lift 38" super swampers 77 GMC C15 High Seirra Short Step lowered 6/8 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...53#post8999053 1972 Plymouth Roadrunner 2005 Cadillac Escalade 2014 Ram Ecodiesel

01-23-2011, 06:08 PM	#2
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,722	Re: W/C tremec 5 quetion T5 is alright in the correct application. Especially the WC trans. The Camaro trans uses a rotated bellhousing, so if you mount the trans straight up, the shifter is rotated as well as the trans mount. It can be done and then you can modify a shifter handle and mount. Or you can change the tailshaft housing. Here is a site where you can get more info on T5's. You can read hours on this subject. T5's came in a lot of different vehicles, so lots of different combos. Mustangs, Jeeps, S-10, Camaro/Firebird, Datsun 280ZX Turbo to name a few. I think McCleod makes a scattershield that uses both trans patterns and lets you use mechanical linkage? http://5speeds.com/ __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

01-23-2011, 06:14 PM	#3
RickBost Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Sumas WA Posts: 92	Re: W/C tremec 5 quetion TY Mike I will have to get reading and this is for a mild daily driver mostly for my wife i have the jimmy once it gets done. __________________ 72 GMC Jimmy 8" lift 38" super swampers 77 GMC C15 High Seirra Short Step lowered 6/8 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...53#post8999053 1972 Plymouth Roadrunner 2005 Cadillac Escalade 2014 Ram Ecodiesel

01-23-2011, 11:08 PM	#4
low'n slow Too Dumb To Know Better Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 882	Re: W/C tremec 5 quetion My brother has one in a 66. Have to shorten the input shaft, drill out some holes and probably chabge the cluth depending on how many splines you have. Also, is it a mechanical or electric speedo?

01-27-2011, 11:57 PM	#5
RickBost Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Sumas WA Posts: 92	Re: W/C tremec 5 quetion Low N Slow do did by chance do a build thread where he explained all of that? I would greatly appreciate it __________________ 72 GMC Jimmy 8" lift 38" super swampers 77 GMC C15 High Seirra Short Step lowered 6/8 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...53#post8999053 1972 Plymouth Roadrunner 2005 Cadillac Escalade 2014 Ram Ecodiesel



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