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Originally Posted by jadedbird
so camaro t5s are better for our application?
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Yes and no. It depends on your engine horse power and rear diff gear.
My 1965 C10 came with a 3 speed on the column. First gear was 2.95 in the 3 speed, and of course 3rd gear was 1:1 drive. Most 3 speed column shift trannys from 1960-1972 had a 2.95 1st gear. I have a 3.73 rear diff and that is a very common rear diff for the 1960-1972 years.
A V8 Camaro t5 will have a 2.95 1st gear and 5th will be either 0.73 or 0.63.
I recommend a V8 with decent HP for a T5 with a 0.63 5th gear.
An inline 6 matches up fine with a T5 and a 0.73 5th gear.
Of course, a V8 matched with the 0.73 OD gear will be just fine too.
A V6 Camaro T5 usually has a 3.75 1st gear and a 0.73 5th gear. They are easier to find and I think they work well with the inline 6 or V8. Some say that 3.75 1st gear is a little too low but most don't mind.
I'd say if you have a V8 SBC with average or above HP and just want a better tranny with OD then look for a 1993 S10 T5. It is exactly the same as the V6 Camaro T5 but already has the shifter where it will clear the bench seat. Plus the 1993 S10 T5 will be a World Class T5.