Another T5 question

[jimmydiesel]

I have searched the threads and found some very good info. I have aquired a S10 trans and the ratios should work for me. It looks like the input shaft being too long is going to be a headache. Is it possible to swap the S10 input shaft for the shorter Camaro one or would that not work? It would certainly be cheaper than buying a whole Camaro trans or getting a spacer plate made.

Thanks guys

[Wrenchbender Ret]

You can cut the shaft & brg. retainer down to the size of the ones on the old trans. Then you need to grind the grooves in the shaft so the disc will slide back about 1/2 in. further.

[MrGMC]

ordered an adapter plate from Hamilton Intakes for my son's 67. It worked out great. no fuss, no muss and it was well made.

[jocko]

You may have seen this thread already, but it's a way to do this - and since I originally posted it in the 60-66 section, thought I would share. You CAN chop the input shaft, but your pilot shaft engagement in the pilot bushing is way too short. I personally wouldn't do that route.
It's an easy swap and using an adapter plate is the way to go (unless you happen to have an F-body main case lying around (can't just swap the input shaft)).

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=482069

I tried to order the Hamilton Intakes plate and they strung me along for about 6 months "waiting on their foundry guy", so I made my own.
Then I discovered Vintage Metalworks - that'd be my preference at this point. Good guy. If Hamilton has them in stock, go for it, but I will personally go with Vintage Metalworks from now on.
The thread shows you how to make your own.