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Old 03-22-2021, 01:52 AM   #1
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Re: T-5 swap time

No clearance issues before the swap and none after. I had my drive shaft cut to 65" but yours may be different. I mounted the t5 like the original 3 speed n with no tail shaft support.
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No clearance issues before the swap and none after. I had my drive shaft cut to 65" but yours may be different. I mounted the t5 like the original 3 speed n with no tail shaft support.
Ok. I installed the T5, no support, yet.
I measured mine and it is 62.5”, but that’s probably because I have a GM 14 bolt rear end.
Hopefully getting the driveshaft this week.

And, I will need to remove the center support, ran a string from one end to the other and it looks like it will be in the way.
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Old 03-23-2021, 11:22 AM   #3
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Got a new driveline.
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Old 03-25-2021, 09:50 PM   #4
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Re: T-5 swap time

right on !!!!! any updates?
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right on !!!!! any updates?
Yes - got the starter fixed, driveline installed, started it up on jack stands and went through the gears. All good so far. Ran out of time today, and I got a crap-load of meetings tomorrow, so probably won’t get it out of the garage till Saturday.
Also, purchased a 1x2 square tube so I could manufacture a support for the transmission.

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Old 03-27-2021, 12:53 AM   #6
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Yes - got the starter fixed, driveline installed, started it up on jack stands and went through the gears. All good so far. Ran out of time today, and I got a crap-load of meetings tomorrow, so probably won’t get it out of the garage till Saturday.
Also, purchased a 1x2 square tube so I could manufacture a support for the transmission.

Hoping it drives awesome!
Great to hear. Post some more pics ! What type of bell housing are you running?
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Great to hear. Post some more pics ! What type of bell housing are you running?
Pretty sure it’s the stock bell housing for V8 and I6.
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