T5 clutch question

[nachodog2]

I've gone thru alot of the threads but still need a little clarification. I'm installing a v6 t5 out of an s10 and got the clutch pack for said t5. Non world class by the way. Now, here's my question, do i have to switch out the whole clutch pack or can i just use the clutch( by that i mean the part with the spline input) i see that the mating part is alot smaller but is this doable? Reason i ask is cause the pressure plate bolt holes don't line up to the ones on the flywheel. Help!
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[halfcockedcustoms]

I used a astro van clutch,,,,plate is the correct size for our trucks flywheel/pressure plate

[padresag]

it is an 11" clutch disc that you need from an astro van. you should be able to order it separately, without having to order what they call a clutch assy kit, which is everything.
if the partsperson has any smarts they should be able to find one alone
ron

[Leadfoot Lambert]

Like halfcocked said, use the astro van disc its 14 spline and 10 inch dia napa part number rcf4301 or 11 inch dia 14 spline napa number rcf4212.

[nachodog2]

Thanx guys, napa here i come.
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[wc63]

sorry i dont have any input, but im curious as to whether or not you need to manufacture a tranny cross member and resize the shaft for this application

[nachodog2]

I'll be adding a crossmember to it. I had my trans built as a v6 camaro trans with the 1 inch 14 spline input shaft with a shortened retainer. Some people cut the end of the shaft but i measured my old trans and they're identical length, so i got lucky with mine.
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[wc63]

do you know what year s10 it was and what size your first gear is. i hear if the first gear is too low people have to take off from second. so you end up with four gears and a low. which is still better than my 3 speed

[nachodog2]

I went with an 87 non world class, as far as my first gear i'm not sure. I will ask my builder what gears he went with. I knew i should of got all that info.
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[wc63]

if you have a tall rear end, i hear its not so bad. mine is a 4:11 so im gonna look for a t5 with i higher first gear, just for freeway driving. if your gonna pull something, ive read its better to keep the first gear lower. heres a link that might explain it a littler better. click on tech tips then click the t5 option. thank "jocko" for the link. he turned me onto it.


http://www.inliners.org/

[wc63]

where are you getting your tranny crossmember from? sorry for all the questions but im trying to get all my ducks in a row. tu sabes?

[nachodog2]

So what i have is a 3.76 first gear, and am running a 3.73 rear end. No towing or hauling for me, ripped the floor out when i did a 10 inch notch. I also have a 350 small block but i baby my truck, no john force burnouts on this one, just cruising down the highway and cruising down the boulevard. I'll check out the link, thanks jocko.
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[nachodog2]

Not sure, you can try looking it up here, but i'm gonna build my own.
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[wc63]

damn. you should be ready to go then. make sure to post some pics. i know im not the only one who could use em. good luck.

[nachodog2]

How to install a Camaro T-5
Try a search with that heading, plenty of info, pics too.
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[jocko]

nacho dog - I've got the exact same specs as your setup - 3.76 1st (although the tag decodes to 3.97 - but it is clearly a 3.76 when I measure it) and a 3.73 rear. I'm a little anxious that first gear won't be very useful. Also have 29"+ tall tires (which helps, but not a whole lot).

I agree with wc63. Am going into this eyes open, if I really just get a 4 speed with an 0/d 4th gear, Im ok with that. But I'm also considering having a taller (lower numerical) first gear into the trans before I install it - i.e. the gear from a camaro v8 trans - it's 2.something or other.

Is yours already installed? If so, I'd really like to hear your impression on your 1st gear and whether or not the 3.76/3.73 combo is driveable/useful in 1st gear or if you're starting off in 2nd.

Thanks - and nice truck!

jocko

[nachodog2]

Thanx jocko, it's going in by wednesday. I needed a little clarification as to whether i could use my old pressure plate with the new clutch. Once this is done i will post my findings.
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[jocko]

Great, thanks Nachodog, looking fwd to it!

[nachodog2]

So, after talking to my trans guy i am still confused. Here is the question, can i use my original pressure plate with a new astro van 11 inch clutch?
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[padresag]

I have already said it once before that is what you need, and just as long as your pressure plate is 11".
what is your trans man,; a true mechanic or a b/y'r
ron

[nachodog2]

I'll check on that pressure plate padre. As far as the trans guy, he's an idiot, he just told me that they ( by they i don't know who ) no longer make the 11 inch clutch. He ended up being the male receptionist. I spoke to the actual builder and he said the same as you. At least they're gonna refund me the money on the 9 in clutch they had sold me.
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[jocko]

Originally Posted by nachodog2

Thanx jocko, it's going in by wednesday. I needed a little clarification as to whether i could use my old pressure plate with the new clutch. Once this is done i will post my findings.
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Hey Nachodog, how'd it go!? I'm itching to know.

[wc63]

Originally Posted by jocko

Hey Nachodog, how'd it go!? I'm itching to know.

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[Ornery37]

not sure if you know, I have heard this from others and it has happened to me, make sure that you are above 55mph when in 5th gear. Cause in my 37 chevy pu I was cruzing along at 55 or 60 mph and had to slow down below 55 cause of someone ahead of me and stayed in 5th, gave it just a little gas and no more 5th gear. Never did take it apart to see why.

[nachodog2]

Been working alot this week with overtime and all but....it's goin in tomorrow and still need to get a new driveshaft, so it's gonna take a little longer. Sorry.
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