original Muncie vs 5speed?
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Syracuse NY
Will the T5 bolt in? Ive asked before what other transmission options we have for these cars and the subject falls flat. I cant afford 3K for a Tremec or the likes, but a used T5 seems like a better option. (If it fits)
Le Mans Master
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From: N J
The T5 wont drop in as quick and easy like the original, but it will after a few mods. Shorter driveshaft, rear mount, and shifter relocation. Plenty of T5 swaps here on the forum, did 2 of them and very happy with the results.
Pro
Joined: May 2013
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From: Rapid City South Dakota
I rebuilt my Muncie 4 speed and put a Gear Vendors Overdrive behind it followed by 3:55 gears. The motor is a 496 BB with 635 hp. GVO goes for $3,000.00 which is less than the 5 speed. This combination allows you overdrive in 2nd,3rd,and 4th gear. It is rock solid and more fun to drive than anything I have been in.
Safety Car
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From: Aarhus, Denmark
As John is telling, it is not much that have to be done.
If you go done this road, then you have know what ratio you would like to have, there are many different T5 out there.
Also, I think it was after 1988, the T5 came in a WC version, that could handle more power.
I looked for a 1988 Camaro v8 0.63 in 5th tranni, also because 1988 is the only year where manual tach and WC was made.
The reason why I bought a 0.63, is I have 3.70 rear. If you have a 3.55, then maybe a different ratio would be better for you.
My transmission is a 1352-176
http://www.britishv8.org/articles/bo...t5-id-tags.htm
Drifting
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From: Syracuse NY
Well I got all excited about a T5 conversion. Then I looked up how much HP/TQ it could handle and I realized that my mildly worked 454 will blow up a T5 in about 30 seconds. Anybody have a used Tremec for 500 bucks? 
Safety Car
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