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63whoopie · 10-22-2009, 01:07 AM

19GMC63-
I will have to make a decision about the t5 after I see it installed but I think I would feel better with something under it...

Capitanfab-
From what he said, I gathered he had already separated the crossmember from the frame, and had taken the PS box off. He had it listed separately for $25, but I definitely think I would try to get him to throw it in. The truck already has a dual master cylinder and power drum brakes, so I don't have to fool with any of that..... do I? And I am unsure as of yet of what all the ratios finally add up to and what exactly they mean, but I read that a 3.73 or 4.11(?)'s work better with the t5. However, I have driven a few s10's in my time and all thought 1st gear wasn't low enough for anything other than absolutely flat ground and 1 passenger and no load. I wouldn't mind having a lower 1st gear, because I will not be cruzing anymore than 55-maybe 60ish.

10-22-2009, 01:07 AM	#11
63whoopie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama Posts: 37	Re: Frame swap? Just crossmember? How about that transmission? 19GMC63- I will have to make a decision about the t5 after I see it installed but I think I would feel better with something under it... Capitanfab- From what he said, I gathered he had already separated the crossmember from the frame, and had taken the PS box off. He had it listed separately for $25, but I definitely think I would try to get him to throw it in. The truck already has a dual master cylinder and power drum brakes, so I don't have to fool with any of that..... do I? And I am unsure as of yet of what all the ratios finally add up to and what exactly they mean, but I read that a 3.73 or 4.11(?)'s work better with the t5. However, I have driven a few s10's in my time and all thought 1st gear wasn't low enough for anything other than absolutely flat ground and 1 passenger and no load. I wouldn't mind having a lower 1st gear, because I will not be cruzing anymore than 55-maybe 60ish.