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| | | | Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 26 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 26 | I did a search but couldn't find what I'm looking for. I have a 63 c10 v8 3spd on the tree. I'm looking for the easiest 4 spd swap. I'm not to bright so please make it simple. I would like to have sycronized. The trucks rear seems to be geared high... If theres a step by step out there let me know. Would a late model 2wd truck bolt up? Thanks KevinK | | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | The regular 4 speed would not solve the problem. All trans. are geared 1 to 1 in high gear unless it has an o.drive. The best swap is a 5 speed from a mid 80,s S-10 2 wheel drive. The o-drive trans from 55-64 chev. pickups & cars is another option. There was an o-drive 4 speed used in the mid 80.s but they are pretty rare. There is a lot of info on this in the Tech section & search the archives.
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,897 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,897 | Not sure if I understand your question. What do you mean by the truck is geared high?
If the engine is racing at freeway speeds, lets say 3400 RPM, than you would have low gearing. If the engine was spinning lets say 2000 RPM, you would have high gearing.
Low gearing is better for towing, high gearing in better for economy. Which are you trying to get? | | | | | Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 26 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 26 | I mean the rear end ratio... | | | | | Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,897 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,897 | You would rather move away from economy and be better set up for towing??? | | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | I think a little explanation is in order here. When a truck has "gearing" or a rearend ratio that results in an rpm that is too high while driving, it is said that the ratio is too low. The description is opposite for the opposite condition. | | |
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