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Two48s · 01-02-2012, 05:49 PM

Yeah, I would love to put in a T5. But doesn't that mean a new rearend also too go with the tranny since the new ones have an open shaft setup? It would also mean modifying the floor pan for the shifter, pedal modifications, linkage modifications, cross member, etc. etc. I just want to bolt up to the original stuff if possible just to be able drive this 5 window occasionally for now. Then I can take apart my 48 GMC 3 window that is completely original and do a ground up for the wife to drive. Then when that's done I can come back and do the 5 window the way I want to. Must take things in steps...i.e.: Must make momma happy first!

01-02-2012, 05:49 PM	#7
Two48s Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Kewaskum, Wisconsin Posts: 7	Re: Engine/Tranny Bolt Pattern Compatible? Yeah, I would love to put in a T5. But doesn't that mean a new rearend also too go with the tranny since the new ones have an open shaft setup? It would also mean modifying the floor pan for the shifter, pedal modifications, linkage modifications, cross member, etc. etc. I just want to bolt up to the original stuff if possible just to be able drive this 5 window occasionally for now. Then I can take apart my 48 GMC 3 window that is completely original and do a ground up for the wife to drive. Then when that's done I can come back and do the 5 window the way I want to. Must take things in steps...i.e.: Must make momma happy first!