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rallye72 · 11-09-2003, 11:23 AM

Hi I'm new here and I was wondering about chevy manual tranny. I have an 81 C10 that was a 6 cylinder truck with a 3 on the tree. Well I toss the 6 in favor of a 350. I'm now getting a little tired of the 3 on the tree and would like to swap in a 5 speed. Could I yank a 5 speed for a camaro or firebird and install it in my truck? What problems might I run into? thanks.

lukecp · 11-09-2003, 06:37 PM

You could, but the 5-spd out of a F-body is a T5....which isn't known to be a strong tranny. GM never put them behind anything bigger than a 305...in a 4000lb truck with a 350, it proalby wouldn't last too long if you have a lead foot. Swapping in a TH350 or TH400 would be the easiest way to go, but of couse they are automatics.

rallye72 · 11-09-2003, 07:32 PM

I have a turbo 400 collecting dust under my work bench, but I like stick. I use the truck mainly for hauling my car around so I need a pretty stout trans. Did chevy put 5 speeds in any full size truck? If so what type ?

Russell · 11-09-2003, 08:09 PM

None that I know of... But there are some three speeds with the granny gear in it, such as the SM465

I've got one if you are near Edmonton Alberta...

lukecp · 11-10-2003, 12:37 AM

They did put 5-speeds in the 88-up trucks. They can be put in, but most require an hydrualic truck. They are worth looking into...but i no very little about them

11-09-2003, 11:23 AM	#1
rallye72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 2	Need some trans info Hi I'm new here and I was wondering about chevy manual tranny. I have an 81 C10 that was a 6 cylinder truck with a 3 on the tree. Well I toss the 6 in favor of a 350. I'm now getting a little tired of the 3 on the tree and would like to swap in a 5 speed. Could I yank a 5 speed for a camaro or firebird and install it in my truck? What problems might I run into? thanks.

11-09-2003, 06:37 PM	#2
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	You could, but the 5-spd out of a F-body is a T5....which isn't known to be a strong tranny. GM never put them behind anything bigger than a 305...in a 4000lb truck with a 350, it proalby wouldn't last too long if you have a lead foot. Swapping in a TH350 or TH400 would be the easiest way to go, but of couse they are automatics. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

11-09-2003, 07:32 PM	#3
rallye72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 2	I see your point I have a turbo 400 collecting dust under my work bench, but I like stick. I use the truck mainly for hauling my car around so I need a pretty stout trans. Did chevy put 5 speeds in any full size truck? If so what type ?

11-09-2003, 08:09 PM	#4
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	None that I know of... But there are some three speeds with the granny gear in it, such as the SM465 I've got one if you are near Edmonton Alberta... __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

11-10-2003, 12:37 AM	#5
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	They did put 5-speeds in the 88-up trucks. They can be put in, but most require an hydrualic truck. They are worth looking into...but i no very little about them __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg



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