Porject car T5 issues
10-08-2014, 04:41 PM
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Porject car T5 issues
new to the board here.
ive got a project car im running an L67 swap in with a T5 from an S10.
the problem im having is that the S10 shifter location is WAY too far forward and im trying to figure out how to change the location rearward like the F body T5 variant. the problem im really having is sourcing parts. are there any particular Fbody T5's that wont interchange? anything to stay away from? ive seen plenty of people swap from a F body shifter to an S10 shifter. will the swap work visa versa?
lastly, i have a 26 spline clutch that i want to use. is it relatively straightforward to change from a 14 spline to a 26 spline with the shorter carrier?
ive got a project car im running an L67 swap in with a T5 from an S10.
the problem im having is that the S10 shifter location is WAY too far forward and im trying to figure out how to change the location rearward like the F body T5 variant. the problem im really having is sourcing parts. are there any particular Fbody T5's that wont interchange? anything to stay away from? ive seen plenty of people swap from a F body shifter to an S10 shifter. will the swap work visa versa?
lastly, i have a 26 spline clutch that i want to use. is it relatively straightforward to change from a 14 spline to a 26 spline with the shorter carrier?
10-08-2014, 07:31 PM
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Car: 85 Camaro
Engine: 1976 350 4 BOLT MAINS
Transmission: T5 NWC
Axle/Gears: 3.42
Re: Porject car T5 issues
This might be of interest to you...
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I used to have a l67 powered gtp, those cars are fun.
http://lugnutz65chevystepside.weebly...-astro-t5.html
I used to have a l67 powered gtp, those cars are fun.
10-11-2014, 01:51 PM
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Re: Porject car T5 issues
I had to learn alot about T5's when I mounted one behind my LSx
4cyl and V6's had different gear ratios than V8 versions, so swapping the input shaft isnt possible
Tailhousings must match NWC to WC, so an old trans cant have a new housing
What BH are you using? All 3rd gen and S10 T5's used the old SBC flange on the front of the trans case. 93-02 V6 Fbody trans used a ford flange on the front of the case
V8 T5s were all 26sp, along with 93-02 Fbody T5's even though they were V6 units. All others (except the oddball astro) were 14sp units. To mix and match, just swap the clutch disk
Since your L67 has a 60* BH bolt pattern, why not use a newer 98-02 Fbody T5? 26sp input, correct BH, HTOB, electric VSS, rear shifter, common in JYs. Only issue is starter location, but if you're clever enough to mount a FWD engine in a RWD application, that should be cake
4cyl and V6's had different gear ratios than V8 versions, so swapping the input shaft isnt possible
Tailhousings must match NWC to WC, so an old trans cant have a new housing
What BH are you using? All 3rd gen and S10 T5's used the old SBC flange on the front of the trans case. 93-02 V6 Fbody trans used a ford flange on the front of the case
V8 T5s were all 26sp, along with 93-02 Fbody T5's even though they were V6 units. All others (except the oddball astro) were 14sp units. To mix and match, just swap the clutch disk
Since your L67 has a 60* BH bolt pattern, why not use a newer 98-02 Fbody T5? 26sp input, correct BH, HTOB, electric VSS, rear shifter, common in JYs. Only issue is starter location, but if you're clever enough to mount a FWD engine in a RWD application, that should be cake
10-12-2014, 12:05 PM
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Re: Porject car T5 issues
new to the board here.
ive got a project car im running an L67 swap in with a T5 from an S10.
the problem im having is that the S10 shifter location is WAY too far forward and im trying to figure out how to change the location rearward like the F body T5 variant. the problem im really having is sourcing parts. are there any particular Fbody T5's that wont interchange? anything to stay away from? ive seen plenty of people swap from a F body shifter to an S10 shifter. will the swap work visa versa?
ive got a project car im running an L67 swap in with a T5 from an S10.
the problem im having is that the S10 shifter location is WAY too far forward and im trying to figure out how to change the location rearward like the F body T5 variant. the problem im really having is sourcing parts. are there any particular Fbody T5's that wont interchange? anything to stay away from? ive seen plenty of people swap from a F body shifter to an S10 shifter. will the swap work visa versa?
lastly, i have a 26 spline clutch that i want to use. is it relatively straightforward to change from a 14 spline to a 26 spline with the shorter carrier?
10-12-2014, 06:01 PM
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Re: Porject car T5 issues
My S10 trans is a close ratio unit. Plus it was CHEAP and easy to find replacements. The fbodys are hard to find in my area. I did figure out the clutch issue. The last thing I need to do is swap the shifter location. Anyone have a broke t5 I can purchase the tail housing and cover from? I would need the oil sling and extended shifter rod with them.
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