Thread: T5 T-5 transmission to 235 inline or V8 with 10 spline the easy way
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Old 09-28-2014, 11:03 PM   #19
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Re: T5 T-5 transmission to 235 inline or V8 with 10 spline the easy way
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Originally Posted by NEWFISHER View Post
Yes. The tabs, ears or mounting bosses that have a 12mm hole need a 1/2 inch drill bit pushed through them. Its aluminum , soft and the bit literally falls through the hole. You could do it by hand by holding the bit and twisting it through the hole.
By the way - NICE JOB on the T5 upgrade Newfisher! You made the mods that I would recommend to anyone considering an S10 T5.

Here's a photo of me drilling my T5 with a 1/2" bit. Be GENTLE! It cuts EASY!!
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