S10 Transmission Question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

puttputt1977 · 07-24-2019, 06:00 PM

So I have a 1965 longbed with a 327 in it. It already has a 3 on the floor but the shifter is to close the seat. I'm wanting to put a s10 transmission in it. What all do I need to put one in my truck besides the transmission its self. Thanks for any info.

**slepysal** · 07-24-2019, 11:36 PM

Lots and lots of info using the search .

here is one from the faq section

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

and one from LUGNUTZ
https://lugnutz65chevystepside.weebl...rear-axle.html

rvrfoot · 07-26-2019, 07:18 PM

Why a s10 trans????????

puttputt1977 · 07-27-2019, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by rvrfoot

Why a s10 trans????????

That's what I was told would bolt up to my 327 and they are fairly cheap to find.

**slepysal** · 07-27-2019, 09:34 PM

your welcome for the links

**jocko** · 07-28-2019, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by rvrfoot

Why a s10 trans????????

The real reason it's a good idea is because it's a 5-speed trans with overdrive - and the S10 variant of the T5 has the stick in the right place to clear a bench seat. Low highway rpm is the benefit. It's light duty, but is fine behind a small V8 as long as not abused. There a few "world class" S10 transmission out there, but not many - WC is slightly beefier. The best combo is a Camaro main case with an S10 tailshaft - avoids the spacing required with an S10 input shaft yet has stick correctly located.

Quote:

Originally Posted by puttputt1977

That's what I was told would bolt up to my 327 and they are fairly cheap to find.

Just about any trans GM ever made will fit behind your 327.

Quote:

Originally Posted by slepysal

your welcome for the links

Those ARE some good links by the way...

**slepysal** · 07-28-2019, 12:48 PM

Those ARE some good links by the way...

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Vincenthdfan · 07-28-2019, 02:38 PM

The previous owner that I bought my 62 SWB from installed a World Class Camaro T-5 with an S-10 tail housing.

It is an outstanding combo and I really like it. It fits like it was made for the truck, shifts like butter...cant beat it.

I just installed a brand new crate 350 motor but have no intentions of driving it hard, so trans should last a good long time (knock on wood).

If I ever win the lottery or get the desire to do burnouts I may upgrade to a different trans at a later date, but for now I'm plenty thankful for the trouble the previous owner went to on my truck.

puttputt1977 · 07-31-2019, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by slepysal

your welcome for the links

Sorry about that. I appreciate your help. A lot of great info there. Thanks again.

**slepysal** · 07-31-2019, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by puttputt1977

Sorry about that. I appreciate your help. A lot of great info there. Thanks again.

no worries

07-24-2019, 06:00 PM	#1
puttputt1977 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Albemarle Posts: 21	S10 Transmission Question So I have a 1965 longbed with a 327 in it. It already has a 3 on the floor but the shifter is to close the seat. I'm wanting to put a s10 transmission in it. What all do I need to put one in my truck besides the transmission its self. Thanks for any info.

07-24-2019, 11:36 PM	#2
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: S10 Transmission Question Lots and lots of info using the search . here is one from the faq section http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4871869 and one from LUGNUTZ https://lugnutz65chevystepside.weebl...rear-axle.html __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

07-26-2019, 07:18 PM	#3
rvrfoot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: san bernardino ca Posts: 1,611	Re: S10 Transmission Question Why a s10 trans????????

07-27-2019, 09:34 PM	#5
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: S10 Transmission Question your welcome for the links __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

07-28-2019, 12:48 PM	#7
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: S10 Transmission Question Those ARE some good links by the way... [/QUOTE] __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

07-28-2019, 02:38 PM	#8
Vincenthdfan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Olympia, Washington Posts: 172	Re: S10 Transmission Question The previous owner that I bought my 62 SWB from installed a World Class Camaro T-5 with an S-10 tail housing. It is an outstanding combo and I really like it. It fits like it was made for the truck, shifts like butter...cant beat it. I just installed a brand new crate 350 motor but have no intentions of driving it hard, so trans should last a good long time (knock on wood). If I ever win the lottery or get the desire to do burnouts I may upgrade to a different trans at a later date, but for now I'm plenty thankful for the trouble the previous owner went to on my truck.

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