07-30-2008, 11:48 PM | #26 |
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Re: 5-speed tranny
I just started a new post to get replies from people with a Gear Vendors unit, which I've just ordered. I kept getting all these mixed opinions with the swap to a 5 speed from my SM465. I gave up and decided to shell out the cash for the GV. I should have it in less than a week. I'll reply back and let you know how the install goes. Technically, it gives you the same O/D as the other 5-speeds, with the advantage of having a total of 7 gears (you can't split the granny gear). So basically, I'll be at around 2300 RPM at 70 MPH... or I can red line at 175 MPH!!
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07-31-2008, 05:58 PM | #27 | |
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Re: 5-speed tranny
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Yeah, but!! I hate to say this, especially since you already ordered it, but, the SM465 is a no shifting mutha (non-synchronised, hard shifting, and no down shifts without grinding), so I doubt you'll be able to get a total of 8 gearshifts out of it (1-4 + 1-4OD). Man I wish I would have seen your posts about a 5-speed. TKO500's in complete kits with everything you need for a swap run very close to what you paid for the GV unit??? The benefit of a TKO500 is that it is s modern Standard trans that shift nice and smooth and is bullet proof. Classic 5 speed has them, check out the link, mind you this is a super comprehensive "kit" with everything, other kits are less $$$ but you need to get other parts and unless you have them it is cheaper to buy it all at once. Anyways here's the kit: http://www.classicchevy5speed.com/El...ck-Tremec.aspx Man oh man, I just found a site with the info to swap a GM upgraded (strength wise) 5-speed into our trucks useing the stock bell housing, clutch etc, etc and save a ton o-cash!! This may be the best way to get a 5-speed that'll handle the power, better than the t-5/nv3500 and way more reasonable than the tko kit above!! Check it out: http://www.5speedtransmissions.com/6...truck_5sp.html |
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07-31-2008, 08:51 PM | #28 |
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Re: 5-speed tranny
The only way to go manual if you are planning on racing, hot-rodding, or otherwise want fast, precise shifts is with a TKO.
An NV-4500 is a modern day heavy duty pickup-truck transmission. T5's are too weak, T56's are fine if you basically steal the unit from someone, otherwise you will pay way more than if you would have just done a TKO swap. |
07-31-2008, 09:09 PM | #29 |
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Re: 5-speed tranny
I have never been a auto guy, always seems like auto pilot to me, i like to drive, but my days of racing are long over. Just want to shift!!
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08-01-2008, 06:29 PM | #30 |
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Re: 5-speed tranny
Im a truck driver so i guess i like to row the gears!! i will check the price difference n compare the two...THANKS!!
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