My Auto to T5 Conversion
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#123
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It's not a world class but has a mechanical speedo- the WC has electronic speedo but IIRC it's only like $60 to convert to mechanical.
They (GM) are tougher to find- but if in no rush, you can find a deal. I got a great deal- bought it as soon as I saw it listed on eBay. The Trans actually had a broken bolt hole the Camaro used for mounting on the tailshaft- not needed on the Vette.
Richard
They (GM) are tougher to find- but if in no rush, you can find a deal. I got a great deal- bought it as soon as I saw it listed on eBay. The Trans actually had a broken bolt hole the Camaro used for mounting on the tailshaft- not needed on the Vette.
Richard
I have a 1988 T5WC 1352-176
1352-175 GM 1988 F Car B9 Racing 5.0L V WC U 2.76 2.95 1.94 1.34 1.00 0.73
1352-176 GM 1988 F Car lO3 TBI 5.0L V8 WC U 2.76 2.95 1.94 1.34 1.00 0.63
1352-177 GM 1988 F Car LB8 2.8 V6 WC P 3.76 4.03 2.37 1.49 1.00 0.76
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#124
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I'm working on mine-
Have 3.55 gears- now a .63 overdrive will work great along w/ a 2.76 first.
Got a 87 Camaro T-5 for about $350 shipped on eBay. New transmission mount $10- and took $10 worth of flat steel and made a bracket to accommodate the 17º angle. Got a short throw shifter on eBay for less tha $30 from a 03-04 Mustang Cobra ( Viper shifter will also fit from a T-56)- cut it down and will use a stock looking handle.
Using the stock mechanical linkage w/ my original 621 bellhousing. Original flywheel and reused my clutch that had only a few thousand miles on it - a new throwout bearing I had leftover .
Found a yoke on eBay for less than $40- will accommodate the 1330 u-joints and 27 spline.
Now have to get the driveshaft shortened about 2".
I went though the transmission also cleaned it up and painted it- there's several youtubes out on how to go through it-Mine was in great shape and just replaced the real seal for about $10 and some RTV.
The mechanical speedo- I have a 22 tooth- I really need a 24 but they seem to be tough to find- here's a great calculator-
http://www.tciauto.com/tc/speedometer-gear-calculator/
Here's some pics "John 65" sent me on his conversions-
Have 3.55 gears- now a .63 overdrive will work great along w/ a 2.76 first.
Got a 87 Camaro T-5 for about $350 shipped on eBay. New transmission mount $10- and took $10 worth of flat steel and made a bracket to accommodate the 17º angle. Got a short throw shifter on eBay for less tha $30 from a 03-04 Mustang Cobra ( Viper shifter will also fit from a T-56)- cut it down and will use a stock looking handle.
Using the stock mechanical linkage w/ my original 621 bellhousing. Original flywheel and reused my clutch that had only a few thousand miles on it - a new throwout bearing I had leftover .
Found a yoke on eBay for less than $40- will accommodate the 1330 u-joints and 27 spline.
Now have to get the driveshaft shortened about 2".
I went though the transmission also cleaned it up and painted it- there's several youtubes out on how to go through it-Mine was in great shape and just replaced the real seal for about $10 and some RTV.
The mechanical speedo- I have a 22 tooth- I really need a 24 but they seem to be tough to find- here's a great calculator-
http://www.tciauto.com/tc/speedometer-gear-calculator/
Here's some pics "John 65" sent me on his conversions-
I'm about to do the same, with a T5WC from 1988, into my 69 with 3.70 rear.
Can you send me a link for the yoke?
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THANKS-
Here you go-
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-350-70...9TPiAT&vxp=mtr
#126
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Learn something every day- Didn't know that about the 88 WC!!!
THANKS-
Here you go-
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-350-70...9TPiAT&vxp=mtr
THANKS-
Here you go-
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-350-70...9TPiAT&vxp=mtr
I'm thinking about a Lighweight SFI Flywheel 168T 21lbs 2pc Rear Seal, do you?
I'm not 100% if it's a good or bad idea.......
#127
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Not mine but found this one currently on the local CL if it helps. A Chevy T5 WC with a Hurst shifter in my area.
http://cnj.craigslist.org/pts/5337741286.html
http://cnj.craigslist.org/pts/5337741286.html
#128
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Not mine but found this one currently on the local CL if it helps. A Chevy T5 WC with a Hurst shifter in my area.
http://cnj.craigslist.org/pts/5337741286.html
http://cnj.craigslist.org/pts/5337741286.html
still need to figure out a full parts list
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