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Re: [oletrucks] more 5 speed questions

To: "New Mexico Jim" <ADvent@thuntek.net>
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] more 5 speed questions
From: "Jack Halton" <safesix@earthlink.net>
Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2000 15:32:42 -0400
Jim,

    I can't see why this would be true, because 1st gear in a Camaro T5 is
2.95, original 3-speed is 2.94. Did you make a rear gear change at the same
time?

Jack
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From: "New Mexico Jim" <ADvent@thuntek.net>
Cc: "truck list" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2000 2:55 PM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] more 5 speed questions


>
> I did this in my 57 with a Camaro T5 and I feel first is not low enogh for
a six popper. Fist is about like second in a car Sag 4 sp.
>
> http://www.stovebolt.com/truck/techtips/t5tranny.htm
> Dave Paulson wrote:
>
> > I don't want to beat this into the ground, I just want clarification. I
want to put a 5 speed in my '53 and this is what info I've gotten from
everyone here....
> >
> > The way I see it, there are two options:
> >
> > 1. Get a t-5 from a 4.3 V-6 s-10. This tranny is stout enough to go
behind my 6 cylinder. Modifications needed are a shortened input shaft.
Other than that use the s-10 clutch, etc and it goes right on. Right??
> >
> > 2. Get a beefier T-5 from a Camaro/Firebird and a tail section from a
s-10 to relocate the shifter then add the clutch, etc and bolt on. Right??
> >
> > Please make any corrections necessary. I don't want to have my truck
apart any longer than necessary. This list is an invaluable resource. Thanks
for all your answers.
> >
> > Dave Paulson
> > '51 & '53 1/2 tons
> > Spokane, WA
> >
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>

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