southern69chevy

Ok this has more to do with the tranny, but it's for a sbc so I figured I would put in here. I heard the 4.3 votec 5-speeds will bolt up to a small block. Has anyone done this and how much abuse can they handle?

SlowZ28/SS

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For what it's worth I know they bolt up to Lt1's.....but not sure what all is required, if anything.

slow95z

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they bolt up the same and you can use everthing as is. but they are not the strongest, so i wouldn't rag on it too hard.

southern69chevy

You think I can get it to be built to be stronger, cause I found one on craigslist for $100.

slow95z

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i don't know about aftermarket parts for them to beef them up. i would personally go with an automatic th350/400 cause you won't outshift a good built auto. if you really want something fun, you should look into a auto with a manual clutch. the tranny has be converted over to use a clutch but then you can decide where to launch instead of with stall that leaves the same everytime.

1 FMF

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rockland standard gear had an add in gmhitech magazine this month on their tranzilla t-56.
their website is cool with a lot of tech articles, and they do a lot of other trans builds other than the t56. rsgear.com i would check there and with other trans shops listed on the sponsor list on the right side of this webpage.

southern69chevy

What about the T-5's from the fox-bodys, what about them? I heard they would fit too.

slow95z

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it would work with the correct bellhousing, and possibly other modifications needed.