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GreyFox · 02-11-2019, 01:19 PM

Has anyone done a T5 update and install of the T5 transmission in a 60-66 truck and have you put miles on it and have good experience driving it on a 2WD truck?

Swap info here:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4871869

My goal with my project is to keep my C20 a 3/4 ton rated truck but have better driving on the freeway. I'm thinking about keeping my full floating Eaton axle (Converted to a '72 4:10 ratio for 2WD truck) and swapping out the transmission instead of swapping the axle out to a Dana 70 or something like that.

Would the T5 handle towing? Or do I keep the SM420 or go to SM465 and swap out the rear axle?

02-11-2019, 01:19 PM	#1
GreyFox Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Forest Grove OR Posts: 15	Chevy S10 T5 WC Transmission in a '65 C20 Has anyone done a T5 update and install of the T5 transmission in a 60-66 truck and have you put miles on it and have good experience driving it on a 2WD truck? Swap info here:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4871869 My goal with my project is to keep my C20 a 3/4 ton rated truck but have better driving on the freeway. I'm thinking about keeping my full floating Eaton axle (Converted to a '72 4:10 ratio for 2WD truck) and swapping out the transmission instead of swapping the axle out to a Dana 70 or something like that. Would the T5 handle towing? Or do I keep the SM420 or go to SM465 and swap out the rear axle?