Complete T5 swap thread - one way to skin the cat

[Slemmy]

Originally Posted by Haulinass4

So I have a 88 camaro t5 with a 95 s10 tailhousing to go into a 66 c10. I’ve been trying to find out what the replacement shifter would be and I can’t find anything. The mustang shifter bolts up to the s10 housing??? I’ve trying to figure this out for a while and can’t seem to get a straight answer. Just trying to find out the choices I guess
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The mustang shifter will not work as the size of the plate is different than that of an S10 T-5 tail housing. I made the mistake of buying a mustang shifter for my T-5. You'll need a GM S10 T-5 shifter like this one Here:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Core-Shifte...zzylmg&vxp=mtr

Although I wouldn't recommend spending that kind of money -- just look for a used shifter (in working condition) that fits an 83-95 S10. I found mine for $20 on eBay.

Good luck!

[Haulinass4]

Originally Posted by Slemmy

The mustang shifter will not work as the size of the plate is different than that of an S10 T-5 tail housing. I made the mistake of buying a mustang shifter for my T-5. You'll need a GM S10 T-5 shifter like this one Here:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Core-Shifte...zzylmg&vxp=mtr

Although I wouldn't recommend spending that kind of money -- just look for a used shifter (in working condition) that fits an 83-95 S10. I found mine for $20 on eBay.

Good luck!

I have the factory s10 shifter on there I just don’t want the goose neck post that comes on it and it’s really sloppy inside. I want the straight up post with the more universal flat style to change the stick. I was hoping to not have to cut it open to replace the post.....after you buy all the bits to fix it and put it back together seems like 200 isn’t that bad but I don’t really know how much work it really is. The neck is what’s killing this for me. I’m trying to get everything lined up before I install it this is the first big project on the truck and don’t want it to drag it out just because I don’t know the correct path and start ordering the wrong stuff. Any advice helps 👍🏻👍🏻
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[Lugnutz65]

Originally Posted by Slemmy

The mustang shifter will not work as the size of the plate is different than that of an S10 T-5 tail housing. I made the mistake of buying a mustang shifter for my T-5. You'll need a GM S10 T-5 shifter like this one Here:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Core-Shifte...zzylmg&vxp=mtr

Although I wouldn't recommend spending that kind of money -- just look for a used shifter (in working condition) that fits an 83-95 S10. I found mine for $20 on eBay.

Good luck!

I have a short throw S10 shifter that works great. Send me a PM.

[UrbanC10]

Does anyone happen to know how much you have to trim off the bearing retainer if you’re not using the spacer plate?

Looks like my original 3spd one is about 3 1/4 inches long.

[Lugnutz65]

Originally Posted by UrbanC10

Does anyone happen to know how much you have to trim off the bearing retainer if you’re not using the spacer plate?

Looks like my original 3spd one is about 3 1/4 inches long.

Yes, 3 + 1/4” is the correct length. Make it the same length as your old tranny.