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JRB · 02-13-2006, 02:46 AM

I was looking at a 1988 5 speed manual transmission out of a camero and was wondering if anyone has put one of these in a truck of 67 to 72 era? If so what problems did you run into and do you think its worth it to install one?
Thanks,
JRB

Brad · 02-13-2006, 03:03 PM

Gr8scott has one in his. I'm not sure which engine he took it off of. I would think the 305 would be linked up to a stronger trans, but the 2.8 or 3.4 might be as strong (or weak). Whatever he has it's worked great for him, but he doesn't romp on it either. I'm planning on doing this down the road also.

Longhorn Man · 02-13-2006, 03:39 PM

That is the T-5 tranny, onless you have a weak in the knees stock motor, or better yet, an inline, i would advise against it. The run of the mill t-5 is rated at 280 ft pounds, and the best ones are only rated at 305 ft pounds.
There's areason this tranny was NEVER offered bolted to anything bigger than a 305.

67ChevyRedneck · 02-13-2006, 03:46 PM

You'd be much better off installing a NV4500 (out of a fullsize truck of the same era) IF you have a motor like Longhorn Man said. If you have a six popper or stock 305, go for it. The only problem is the NV4500 are hard to find and expensive, even in a 'yard. I gave up trying to find one at a reasonable price and ended up installing a 700R4. Althought I wish I had searched a little harder, I miss driving a "stick shift."

70rs/ss · 02-13-2006, 04:53 PM

What about the gertrag? I have a 5-speed out of a 91 x-tra cab. It is behind a 350 so I am using it, just thought I'd pass along another alternative to the nv4500. They make t-5's that can hang, but they cost $2-3000. I believe a universal is under $2k, but it is NEW and will hold the hp and torq

Frizzle Fry · 02-14-2006, 01:18 PM

Get a 93-02 F-Body T56 (6 speed)

JRB · 02-15-2006, 02:15 AM

Thanks for all the input. I am just kicking around maybe putting a 5 speed in the 69 and I saw a t-5 for 400 bucks. I think if I am going to spend the money I might just get a 700R4.
JRB

02-13-2006, 02:46 AM	#1
JRB Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 287	Transmission Question I was looking at a 1988 5 speed manual transmission out of a camero and was wondering if anyone has put one of these in a truck of 67 to 72 era? If so what problems did you run into and do you think its worth it to install one? Thanks, JRB

02-13-2006, 03:03 PM	#2
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: Transmission Question Gr8scott has one in his. I'm not sure which engine he took it off of. I would think the 305 would be linked up to a stronger trans, but the 2.8 or 3.4 might be as strong (or weak). Whatever he has it's worked great for him, but he doesn't romp on it either. I'm planning on doing this down the road also. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

02-13-2006, 03:39 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Transmission Question That is the T-5 tranny, onless you have a weak in the knees stock motor, or better yet, an inline, i would advise against it. The run of the mill t-5 is rated at 280 ft pounds, and the best ones are only rated at 305 ft pounds. There's areason this tranny was NEVER offered bolted to anything bigger than a 305.

02-13-2006, 03:46 PM	#4
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Transmission Question You'd be much better off installing a NV4500 (out of a fullsize truck of the same era) IF you have a motor like Longhorn Man said. If you have a six popper or stock 305, go for it. The only problem is the NV4500 are hard to find and expensive, even in a 'yard. I gave up trying to find one at a reasonable price and ended up installing a 700R4. Althought I wish I had searched a little harder, I miss driving a "stick shift." __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

02-13-2006, 04:53 PM	#5
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,271	Re: Transmission Question What about the gertrag? I have a 5-speed out of a 91 x-tra cab. It is behind a 350 so I am using it, just thought I'd pass along another alternative to the nv4500. They make t-5's that can hang, but they cost $2-3000. I believe a universal is under $2k, but it is NEW and will hold the hp and torq

02-14-2006, 01:18 PM	#6
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Transmission Question Get a 93-02 F-Body T56 (6 speed)

02-15-2006, 02:15 AM	#7
JRB Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 287	Re: Transmission Question Thanks for all the input. I am just kicking around maybe putting a 5 speed in the 69 and I saw a t-5 for 400 bucks. I think if I am going to spend the money I might just get a 700R4. JRB



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