The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Driveline T5 Tranny Swap 53 1/2 ton

1.You will need to drill out the transmission mounting holes(4) with a 1/2" drill bit.

2.Cut the tip of the transmission input pilot shaft down"I believe 1/2" " be sure to measure your original one.

3.The clutch gear bearing retainer will need shortened to the length of the original one.I believe it will be about 1 1/4" cut off of the retainer"the place where the throwout bearing rides".Be sure to do your own measuring and comparing.

4.you will have to extend the splines on the input shaft about 1/4" to 3/8" longer.I used a hand held die grinder to do mine.

The non-world class t-5 will have a 14 spline input shaft.This means you will need a 14 spline clutch disc and use the original style pressure plate.Measure your original clutch disc and I'm sure we can come up with a part number for the new clutch disc.

You will use the original bellhousing and clutch linkage with this swap.The only thing different will be the t-5 and the clutch disc.

I wouldn't use the 3:08,the 235 will struggle with it.I'm thinking 3:55 or 3:73 ring and pinion gears will be what you want.I have a 3:90 in my suburban,but it's a tank and a 3:73 in my truck.Make sure you read about the proper pinion angle setup .

You will need to have a drive shaft built for it,and you will need to measure for it correctly.


Tim