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corymcrae · 03-05-2010, 01:16 AM

i have a 62 with a stock 4 on the floor. what manual transmission could i put in to give it an overdrive gear that would be fairly easy to hook up?

kalirodding · 03-05-2010, 01:28 AM

What engine is in the tuck?

corymcrae · 03-05-2010, 01:35 AM

283v8

**Captainfab** · 03-05-2010, 02:14 AM

It depends on what you call easy. You could go with either a BW T5 or a NV3500. There is a sticky in the 'Engine and Drivetrain' section on the T5 install. The NV3500's were used in the '88 and newer trucks and used a hydraulic clutch, which you currently have. That might make a swap to the NV3500 a little easier. But the problem with the NV3500 is that they have an electric speedo. I don't know if there is a way to convert to a mechanical speedo without spending a bunch of $$

markeb01 · 03-05-2010, 10:12 AM

Another option is to just swap in a wide ratio Muncie or T10 passenger car 4 speed. There are a variety of low gears to choose from and if low gear is low enough and the gears evenly spread, something between a 3.08 up to a 3.50 rear end would give good acceleration along with practical mileage. It may also be a direct bolt in depending on how the driveshaft currently connects to the existing transmission.

03-05-2010, 01:16 AM	#1
corymcrae Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Miles City Montana Posts: 36	tranny help? i have a 62 with a stock 4 on the floor. what manual transmission could i put in to give it an overdrive gear that would be fairly easy to hook up?

03-05-2010, 01:28 AM	#2
kalirodding CLASSIX Truck Club Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lodi Ca Posts: 318	Re: tranny help? What engine is in the tuck?

03-05-2010, 01:35 AM	#3
corymcrae Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Miles City Montana Posts: 36	Re: tranny help? 283v8

03-05-2010, 02:14 AM	#4
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: tranny help? It depends on what you call easy. You could go with either a BW T5 or a NV3500. There is a sticky in the 'Engine and Drivetrain' section on the T5 install. The NV3500's were used in the '88 and newer trucks and used a hydraulic clutch, which you currently have. That might make a swap to the NV3500 a little easier. But the problem with the NV3500 is that they have an electric speedo. I don't know if there is a way to convert to a mechanical speedo without spending a bunch of $$ __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

03-05-2010, 10:12 AM	#5
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: tranny help? Another option is to just swap in a wide ratio Muncie or T10 passenger car 4 speed. There are a variety of low gears to choose from and if low gear is low enough and the gears evenly spread, something between a 3.08 up to a 3.50 rear end would give good acceleration along with practical mileage. It may also be a direct bolt in depending on how the driveshaft currently connects to the existing transmission.

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