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Old 06-29-2023, 11:02 PM   #70
cwcarpenter98
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Re: 1966 custom cab short

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Originally Posted by jrusher View Post
The ratios in my t5 aren’t the greatest on the hiway I’m revving 2800 rpm at 60-65 mph and 1st gear is like a granny gear . I should of looked into the specs more before I bought it . I found a Camaro t5 last night for cheap so will swap that in as the ratios are much better . Also putting a set of camel hump heads, cam, intake and carb to help the 283 out
Sounds like you got one of the 4 cylinder s10 5 speeds with the .8 something overdrive. The new combo for the 283 should be a good time!
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1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive
Overdrive wiring here
1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit

1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed

1995 Dodge Dakota Sport

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