700r4 to t5 swap?

[chevy355s10]

I know it wont hold much. but im looking into a t5 swap into my '84 c10. just want a stick shift and the fun that comes with it. I just don't know which one to use. I know its gonna be a world class. but out of what vehicle? im kinda at a loss here. not used to doin THIS kind of swap.

 

[marks86]

IMO a nv3500 out of a early 90s chevy would be a lot easier swap

 

[chevy355s10]

I found a 4 speed out of a 76 c10....could yall tell me about It before I buy it?

 

[bucket]

If the T5 came from a Camaro or Firebird, it should basically bolt in. But it will not be very strong.

The truck 4 speed... 1st gear is a granny gear I assume? It's very strong but if you want sporty type shifting, you won't be happy with it. It has dump truck-ish shift characteristics.

 

[chevy355s10]

ok...im looking at the v6 post 1993 s10 tranny with the astro van bell housing.it has the Camaro gear ratio and will clear my bench seat. I am gonna try to use a hyd setup. what would I need to do to make this work?

 

[kleedus]

a t5 is not strong enough for a truck

sorry to say but you are wasting your time t5 transmissions are barely strong enough for a car even the world class t5 will not hold up to a truck

 

[bucket]

ok...im looking at the v6 post 1993 s10 tranny with the astro van bell housing.it has the Camaro gear ratio and will clear my bench seat. I am gonna try to use a hyd setup. what would I need to do to make this work?

Can you tell me more? What's different about the Astro bellhousing? That has to be a rare piece.

 

[chevy355s10]

Can you tell me more? What's different about the Astro bellhousing? That has to be a rare piece.

with the astro bell housing. it has a sbc bolt pattern,the hydraulic setup and you dond need to cut anything with you input shaft(no shims needed either.) or the throw out bearing retainer. makes it a bolt and go kinda deal with out any worry as long as you buy the astro clutch kit to go with it.

 

[chevy355s10]

a t5 is not strong enough for a truck

sorry to say but you are wasting your time t5 transmissions are barely strong enough for a car even the world class t5 will not hold up to a truck

this is gonna go into a truck that weighs about 35-3700lbs. if they came in an astro van with a curb weight around 4300lbs, I should be safe,right? I mean...the obvious difference would be a v8 vs a v6. but I wont be pounding on it. it wont be a drag truck. no 3k rpm dumps or speed shifting. the only real reason I feel comfortable with it is because me uncle is still using a stock t5 in his mustang that runs 7.30's with a 125 shot. been using it for 10 years. maybe a stroke of luck,but it works.