08-15-2022, 09:42 AM | #1 |
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1985 auto to 5 speed
I have a 85 2wd with a th350 and wanting to change it over to a 5 speed has anyone tryed this before
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08-15-2022, 06:04 PM | #2 |
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Re: 1985 auto to 5 speed
You will need to find a set of clutch pedals. Does your transmission have a hydraulic or manual release bearing.
Many people have switched over, I have a 6-speed in my C10. Bubba |
08-15-2022, 07:06 PM | #3 |
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Re: 1985 auto to 5 speed
Get a manual transmission pedal set for the 85-91 squarebodies. They had hydraulic clutches.
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08-15-2022, 07:09 PM | #4 |
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Re: 1985 auto to 5 speed
I put a NV4500 in my 85 K20 a year ago. Best mod I ever did. I can tell you everything you need to know about it. I also have 3 pedal assemblies if you're interested.
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Re: 1985 auto to 5 speed
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Do you have any cross-over pipe at all in the exhaust? Or is it true-duals all the way out the back? I assume you used the np208 t-case? Were there any conflicts between the trans and t-case shifters?
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08-16-2022, 09:14 PM | #6 |
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Re: 1985 auto to 5 speed
Kipps,
Vortec 350 True duals ( for now). Just received my Hooker cast iron manifolds, so the exhaust is going to change. Both the stock 208 and late model 205 bolt in without issue. I used an ORD, floor mount twin stick for the 205. |
08-17-2022, 12:34 AM | #7 |
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Re: 1985 auto to 5 speed
What part number did you get for the Hooker manifolds on the Vortec 350?
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These.
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08-17-2022, 07:26 PM | #9 |
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