I'm doing a T5 swap on my '51 with a 216. I have 2 complete T5s to choose from. I also have the original 3spd bellhousing. Goal is street driving maybe up to 60-65 mph with no hauling.
Based on reading all the threads and articles, I figured the camaro T5 was the easiest for me so long as I found a donor tailshaft. So a month ago I picked up a T5 from an 85 camaro for $75. In looking for the tailshaft, yesterday I found and bought a good T5 from an S10 for $150. So, now I wonder if I should install the S10 and get around the long shaft issues or stick to my original plan with the Camaro T5 and swap tailshafts. Here are the specs:
Camaro 1352-071 .... 4.03... 2.37 ... 1.49... 1.0 ... 0.76
S10 .... 1352-145 .... 3.78 ... 2.18 ... 1.42 ... 1.0 .. 0.72
I was going to buy a 3.73 rear but the seller sold it out from under me at last minute. I can get a Z28 3.42 rear and that will get me around 2000-2100 rpm with either T5 going 65 mph. I guess I could run with one T5 and if it doesn't give me what I need, do a swap then.
Any thoughts? Many thanks
