Transmission Talk - T5
Transmission Talk - T5 Hello eveyone,
I am considering a LS1 conversion into a 1982 Chevy Corvette. I currently have a 700R4 Transmission and want to convert over to a Manual. I was considering the T5 transmission, but I want to make sure that i will bolt up to the LS1 before I jump into it. If its not possible to make that one work what Manual Transmissions mount up to the LS1?
Thanks,
Dan
I am considering a LS1 conversion into a 1982 Chevy Corvette. I currently have a 700R4 Transmission and want to convert over to a Manual. I was considering the T5 transmission, but I want to make sure that i will bolt up to the LS1 before I jump into it. If its not possible to make that one work what Manual Transmissions mount up to the LS1?
Thanks,
Dan
Why not the TKO or the T56,...
First I really don't need a double overdrive.... I will be using 3.55 gears and I don't usually cruise at over 110MPH so it wouldn't be all that much use to me. LOL. And the TKO is pretty expensive.
I know its not a good idea to put a weak transmission behind a high horsepower engine, but at the same time, I really don't want to spend $2000 on a transmission, I rather dump that money into a LS1 (most likely), or if not at least a rebuilt 350.
Dan
First I really don't need a double overdrive.... I will be using 3.55 gears and I don't usually cruise at over 110MPH so it wouldn't be all that much use to me. LOL. And the TKO is pretty expensive.
I know its not a good idea to put a weak transmission behind a high horsepower engine, but at the same time, I really don't want to spend $2000 on a transmission, I rather dump that money into a LS1 (most likely), or if not at least a rebuilt 350.
Dan
well there's a plethora <sp? of adapters so you can bolt up basically anything you want if you can handle the work and research involved. I'm sure you could bolt up a muncie M22 if you wanted to... but i think you want an overdrive, correct? Just not a double OD.. BTW a TKO is cheaper and stronger than a Richmond 5 spd.. It is pricey, though.. Double overdrive isnt just used for 110 mph cruising, (unless you've got taller than 2.73's) , it actually would get excellent mileage with 3.55's around 70-75. Calculate the final drive using your tires... Easy to pick up a t56 on ebay, rebuilt for around 1200-1500...
just some thoughts.
olly
just some thoughts.
olly
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Originally Posted by 67RSCamaroVette
Easy to pick up a t56 on ebay, rebuilt for around 1200-1500...
just some thoughts.
olly
just some thoughts.
olly
Looking for an overdrive for the highway with a nice power range from 1-4 gears.
Dan
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Verdad Gallardo I think with how many T-56 built that over a 1000 is still too much to pay for that tranny, from what I've read they break easily, so when you buy one used you don't know what your getting, so right now the T-56 is out for me, I'm using 3:55 also, but I haven't decided on a tires size, but I'd like to blast to at least 130mph every now and then, so unless the market comes down or I find a TKO I'll use my T-5 for now,
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Originally Posted by Danspeed1
Why not the TKO or the T56,...
First I really don't need a double overdrive.... I will be using 3.55 gears and I don't usually cruise at over 110MPH so it wouldn't be all that much use to me. LOL. And the TKO is pretty expensive.
I know its not a good idea to put a weak transmission behind a high horsepower engine, but at the same time, I really don't want to spend $2000 on a transmission, I rather dump that money into a LS1 (most likely), or if not at least a rebuilt 350.
Dan
First I really don't need a double overdrive.... I will be using 3.55 gears and I don't usually cruise at over 110MPH so it wouldn't be all that much use to me. LOL. And the TKO is pretty expensive.
I know its not a good idea to put a weak transmission behind a high horsepower engine, but at the same time, I really don't want to spend $2000 on a transmission, I rather dump that money into a LS1 (most likely), or if not at least a rebuilt 350.
Dan
Just my $.02
