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slammed_82 · 08-31-2005, 03:33 PM

im thinking of putting a manual in my 82 swb i got a 454 in it now my questions are what would the best trans be im thinking a 5 speed out of 95 or so camaro this a street strip truck i have a brake and clutch pedal assembly lying on the floor what do you guys think of this swap any info would be great thanks

86 GMG · 08-31-2005, 05:27 PM

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slammed_82 · 09-03-2005, 10:09 AM

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Streetmaster · 09-03-2005, 10:44 AM

From what i understand, those 5 speeds that come out of camaro's and PU's are limited to how much torque they can handle because of there weekness. Even a muncie, or borg worner T10, and the saginaw tranny, is said to be rated for around 250 to 275 lbs tq. All though i ratained the saginaw 3 speed that my 76 GMC came with at this time, i do plan to up grade to one of the after market 5 speeds in the future. But in any event you should go with a standered shift, because the only slippage youl have is when the clutch is applied. After that all your power goes to the ground, unlike a torque converter were 25% slippage can cost up to 100 hp. off the line, untill you catch up to road speed. just my 2 cents

08-31-2005, 03:33 PM	#1
slammed_82 Ground Pounder Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Yankton SD Posts: 54	auto to manual swap im thinking of putting a manual in my 82 swb i got a 454 in it now my questions are what would the best trans be im thinking a 5 speed out of 95 or so camaro this a street strip truck i have a brake and clutch pedal assembly lying on the floor what do you guys think of this swap any info would be great thanks __________________ 82 swb

08-31-2005, 05:27 PM	#2
86 GMG Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tulsa Oklahoma Posts: 943	do It For Sure It Is A Lot Better Control Of Your Ride While Driving And Racing, Imo Hands Down !!!!!YES!!!!!! __________________ square body trucks an addiction or an investment either way they consume all my extra time and money Last edited by 86 GMG; 08-31-2005 at 05:28 PM. Reason: WRONG

09-03-2005, 10:09 AM	#3
slammed_82 Ground Pounder Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Yankton SD Posts: 54	ttt __________________ 82 swb

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09-03-2005, 10:44 AM	#4
Streetmaster Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 92	From what i understand, those 5 speeds that come out of camaro's and PU's are limited to how much torque they can handle because of there weekness. Even a muncie, or borg worner T10, and the saginaw tranny, is said to be rated for around 250 to 275 lbs tq. All though i ratained the saginaw 3 speed that my 76 GMC came with at this time, i do plan to up grade to one of the after market 5 speeds in the future. But in any event you should go with a standered shift, because the only slippage youl have is when the clutch is applied. After that all your power goes to the ground, unlike a torque converter were 25% slippage can cost up to 100 hp. off the line, untill you catch up to road speed. just my 2 cents



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