C3 Auto to T5 Swap
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C3 Auto to T5 Swap
Hello everyone, so I am looking into doing a t5 Chevy swap and I have read a lot of posts about the swap itself. My question is what is the best trans to look for meaning year, v8 vs v6. So far I have found a 89 Iroc trans that comes with bell housing flywheel ... etc the whole set up pretty much, but also I have found a 96 firebird V6 trans. Anyone has any suggestions on what is the better choice to go with or if there is even a better choice to go with other than T5. Any input would be appreciated.
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Burning Brakes
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A 'U' code WC unit.
http://www.britishv8.org/articles/bo...t5-id-tags.htm
Search "1352-176" in this forum and you will get a lot of threads.
http://www.britishv8.org/articles/bo...t5-id-tags.htm
Search "1352-176" in this forum and you will get a lot of threads.
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Externally the Camara ones are all the same. The 87-92 are rated a little higher in torque they can handle. But Trans people say there is no real functional difference in strength between the world class and the older type.
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It is easier to find mustang trannys. But they need a 200 buck adapter to fit chebby motors and 26 spline ford driveshaft. And there is no yoke in 26 spline ford that can be unbolted to remove u-joint. So you end up assembling the front u-joint in place on the car. Apparently not fun. The v6 Trans have too deep first gear. 3.75 to 4.0 means you are hitting second in 2 or 3 car lengths.
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Great thank you for the feedback, I found an 89 Camaro IRocZ that I will be looking at it this weekend. The car was involved in a crash so the guy is parting it out. He s letting me take anything I want including flywheel, starter , slave cylinder. I am thinking of taking the pedals also maybe I can fit them. Is there anything else maybe I should take from the car since I get this opportunity?
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Depends on what you mean by "older".
If you mean the '87-88 version vs the 89-92 then yes, the older one are slightly easier as you don't have to adapt the electric speedo.
If you mean the current Tremec 5 speeds verses the 87-92 then, no, they are the same level of effort. (other than rolling your own vs a $$ kit)
If you mean the '87-88 version vs the 89-92 then yes, the older one are slightly easier as you don't have to adapt the electric speedo.
If you mean the current Tremec 5 speeds verses the 87-92 then, no, they are the same level of effort. (other than rolling your own vs a $$ kit)
Last edited by Dynra Rockets; Feb 28, 2018 at 08:33 PM.
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Cruising
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Depends on what you mean by "older".
If you mean the '87-88 version vs the 89-92 then yes, the older one are slightly easier as you don't have to adapt the electric speedo.
If you mean the current Tremec 5 speeds verses the 87-92 then, no, they are the same level of effort. (other than rolling your own vs a $$ kit)
If you mean the '87-88 version vs the 89-92 then yes, the older one are slightly easier as you don't have to adapt the electric speedo.
If you mean the current Tremec 5 speeds verses the 87-92 then, no, they are the same level of effort. (other than rolling your own vs a $$ kit)
It looks like i will be going witha 89 t5 I guess the kit below should do the trick
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F311424946222
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All v8 camaro-firebird 92-older are cable speedo. If you have found an 89 T5, be sure it is a WC unit. Just cut it was in an 89 doesn't mean it didn't leave factory in an 85, or even a v6 car. Check tag number. If no tag verify front counter gear bearing and check gear ratio in 1st and 5th.
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All v8 camaro-firebird 92-older are cable speedo. If you have found an 89 T5, be sure it is a WC unit. Just cut it was in an 89 doesn't mean it didn't leave factory in an 85, or even a v6 car. Check tag number. If no tag verify front counter gear bearing and check gear ratio in 1st and 5th.
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Okay, you have probably already done enough homework that you can tell a world-class from a non world-class at a glance. But just in case. Here.http://www.garage-scene.com/t5-into-...dentifying.htm
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If that is the tag number, it is an 85 non-WC. How much he asking? A non-WC is a 300 dollar trans. The WC units are worth more, but only rated about 20 ft/lbs more torque. The trans builders I have spoken to say there is no real difference in what the trans will take, WC or NWC.
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Ok, 85 Camaro NON world class. 85. I think that is the last of the 2-piece seal engines. Flywheel will work. I know of a 89-90 firebird trans. 500 plus shipping upstate new york. I got one shipped to me for 65 bucks ups ground. 80 lbs 200 miles. How do you drive? These are not bullet-proof. You dump clutch and see how far you can smoke tires in 2nd and 3rd any T5 will be in pieces on the street behind you. I don't think the angled bell housing is a great idea in corvettes though.
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I agree, if you go down the T5 road, then the 176 is a good ratio transmission, and it is a WC transmission. The next best thing, with a 176 transmission, is a 3.70 or 4.11 rear.
That in my mind will be the best driveline.
That in my mind will be the best driveline.