Anyone do the T-5 transmission Swap? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

chevykevy · 01-05-2012, 09:13 AM

Lookin at the article on the T-5 transmission swap in the latest Custom Classic Trucks. Wondering if anyone on hte board has done it?

chevykevy · 01-05-2012, 09:16 AM

Oops, I did find one in the archive from the 60-66 crowd. I'll have a look at that one.

**Wrenchbender Ret** · 01-05-2012, 05:19 PM

Ive done 3 of them on Task Force trucks. (55-59)

Mayo · 01-05-2012, 05:38 PM

I just saw that article the other day. I am running a T5 in my truck, but I don't have the hybrid Camaro/S-10 kind. Mine came from an 83 Camaro and I just threw it in there. It replaced my 4 speed Saginaw from a Camaro, so it fits good in between my bucket seats. All I had to do was have the drive shaft shortened 3 1/2 inches. I did not add a rear crossmember and the only problem I have had in the 3 years since I have had it was a cracked tooth in the counter gear.

Pillow · 01-05-2012, 06:09 PM

I recently did an S-10 T-5 swap. There is a great How-To in the Drivetrain forum here.

I still have a few odds and ends to finish up before doing my own DIY article here. This was a Three On The Tree conversion.

Drops 600 RPM in fifth! Def worth it. Cost me about $500 in total - some junkyarding and some new parts compilation.

**LockDoc** · 01-05-2012, 07:26 PM

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"Almost" everything you ever wanted to know about the swap....

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313954

LockDoc

RManson · 01-05-2012, 07:31 PM

I have!

Did you have a question regarding something? It's super easy and cheap and the finished product makes it worth it. I recommend it to anyone who wants an overdrive manual!

hugger6933 · 01-05-2012, 10:26 PM

I have one planned for my 70 swb that currently has a 327 3ott in it now. I have gathered a camaro t-5 and clutch disc and pp and flywheel .also I have a s10 t-5 so as to change the tail and top. I have a tilt column out of a van that I shaved the shifter humps off of and filled in the gear indicator and plan to install the tilt when the trans change over is done.

**jocko** · 01-05-2012, 10:44 PM

kev, you mentioned you saw a 60-66 thread - my apologies if you've already seen this, but here's how I did mine in my 66. If you have a bench seat and are using/need to use an S10 tailshaft, this might be helpful. Although there's many threads out there that are.
I really enjoy the T5 I've got in mine now. Good luck! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=482069

chevykevy · 01-09-2012, 12:15 PM

Thanks everyone....and Jocko, your how to is the one I was referring to. Awesome and informative

01-05-2012, 09:13 AM	#1
chevykevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wyoming Posts: 641	Anyone do the T-5 transmission Swap? Lookin at the article on the T-5 transmission swap in the latest Custom Classic Trucks. Wondering if anyone on hte board has done it?

01-05-2012, 09:16 AM	#2
chevykevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wyoming Posts: 641	Re: Anyone do the T-5 transmission Swap? Oops, I did find one in the archive from the 60-66 crowd. I'll have a look at that one.

01-05-2012, 05:19 PM	#3
Wrenchbender Ret Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Overland Park, Ks. Posts: 5,194	Re: Anyone do the T-5 transmission Swap? Ive done 3 of them on Task Force trucks. (55-59)

01-05-2012, 05:38 PM	#4
Mayo Cool Truck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bowie,MD Posts: 1,869	Re: Anyone do the T-5 transmission Swap? I just saw that article the other day. I am running a T5 in my truck, but I don't have the hybrid Camaro/S-10 kind. Mine came from an 83 Camaro and I just threw it in there. It replaced my 4 speed Saginaw from a Camaro, so it fits good in between my bucket seats. All I had to do was have the drive shaft shortened 3 1/2 inches. I did not add a rear crossmember and the only problem I have had in the 3 years since I have had it was a cracked tooth in the counter gear. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C20 Longhorn "Cool Truck" 1937 Chevrolet Pickup - Project Looking for a patina'd 68 50th Anniversary longbed

01-05-2012, 06:09 PM	#5
Pillow Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Warrenton VA Posts: 144	Re: Anyone do the T-5 transmission Swap? I recently did an S-10 T-5 swap. There is a great How-To in the Drivetrain forum here. I still have a few odds and ends to finish up before doing my own DIY article here. This was a Three On The Tree conversion. Drops 600 RPM in fifth! Def worth it. Cost me about $500 in total - some junkyarding and some new parts compilation. __________________ '71 C-10 with 5.3 LS2 cam & NWC T5 - Patina King! '83 Jeep Cherokee w 5.3 LS9 cam & SM465 NP208 swap in progress '92 Volvo 960 wagon w 5.3 LS7 cam & WC T5 swap in progress '79 Porsche 911 SC '48 Spartan Mansion 30' travel trailer '10 Porsche Cayenne S - Daily

01-05-2012, 07:26 PM	#6
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,370	Re: Anyone do the T-5 transmission Swap? - "Almost" everything you ever wanted to know about the swap.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313954 LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

01-05-2012, 07:31 PM	#7
RManson Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: United States Posts: 158	Re: Anyone do the T-5 transmission Swap? I have! Did you have a question regarding something? It's super easy and cheap and the finished product makes it worth it. I recommend it to anyone who wants an overdrive manual!

01-05-2012, 10:26 PM	#8
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,259	Re: Anyone do the T-5 transmission Swap? I have one planned for my 70 swb that currently has a 327 3ott in it now. I have gathered a camaro t-5 and clutch disc and pp and flywheel .also I have a s10 t-5 so as to change the tail and top. I have a tilt column out of a van that I shaved the shifter humps off of and filled in the gear indicator and plan to install the tilt when the trans change over is done.

01-05-2012, 10:44 PM	#9
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,935	Re: Anyone do the T-5 transmission Swap? kev, you mentioned you saw a 60-66 thread - my apologies if you've already seen this, but here's how I did mine in my 66. If you have a bench seat and are using/need to use an S10 tailshaft, this might be helpful. Although there's many threads out there that are. I really enjoy the T5 I've got in mine now. Good luck! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=482069

01-09-2012, 12:15 PM	#10
chevykevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wyoming Posts: 641	Re: Anyone do the T-5 transmission Swap? Thanks everyone....and Jocko, your how to is the one I was referring to. Awesome and informative



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