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Oregoon · 12-13-2008, 12:35 AM

Will a a '58 3 speed tranny w/electric overdrive work in my '66 burb? Supposedly, the tranny lived in a '58 Vette with a 283...

I'm looking for cheap and creative ways around my 411 posi rear. Great rear end, but not meeting my daily driver needs. Running a 292, and needing some top end!

Anyone local wanna swap? Prefence given to 353, or 308s!

502tripower · 12-13-2008, 01:31 AM

yep

Rogue · 12-13-2008, 01:51 AM

I have heard of people putting that OD behind a Saginaw 4 speed too.

Not very strong though.

Oregoon · 12-14-2008, 03:14 AM

Got a line on one, but not hearing much good about them.

bird7263 · 12-15-2008, 11:59 PM

I run a muncie 4 speed with a 355 posi. At 65-70 i am at 3000+ rpm. I run a SBC 350.Killer for around town but on I5 its a different story. But I know a few guys that have put T5's out of late model IROC's and 5 speed S-10's. We just nabbed a few from Tigard U-Pull-It a few weeks back. They were I think $75 a tranny. That would give you great top end for freeway cruising. I am thinking of doing the same.

leftcoast66 · 12-16-2008, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by bird7263

I run a muncie 4 speed with a 355 posi. At 65-70 i am at 3000+ rpm. I run a SBC 350.Killer for around town but on I5 its a different story. But I know a few guys that have put T5's out of late model IROC's and 5 speed S-10's. We just nabbed a few from Tigard U-Pull-It a few weeks back. They were I think $75 a tranny. That would give you great top end for freeway cruising. I am thinking of doing the same.

Might wanna specify which muncie. Is it m20 or m21 or m22. The latter 2 are a close ratio and therefore suck down low w/ 3.55's. I'm guessing you have an m20 cuz if the gearing but just figured might help the OP. Also, with 3.73's at 85mph I was at 3800rpm I believe with my muncie m21. Also, all of the muncie's are a 1:1 4th gears so I know what your gettin at with your post about the cruising speeds so wouldn't matter there which muncie.

Oregoon · 12-16-2008, 01:04 PM

Leaving to pull a 308 '71 rear end as we speak!

Tranny-wise, I'll stick to the stock sm420 for now. With the 308 rear, my granny will be nice. Got a buddy with an honest-to-goodness rockcrusher he might part with...

I've heard the T-5s aren't too strong?

Jeez! How's that for a disjointed post? I'm hyped to finally find a 5-lug with the gears I wanted. $150. Not bad.

bird7263 · 12-17-2008, 02:09 AM

Mine is a M21.. I have been happy with it so far. bulletproof and a kick in the a$$ to drive around town. Just not much fun on the free way.. But I am not going to complain to much. As far at the T5, I have a buddy that has ran them in some pretty kick butt el Camino's that run fast on the drag strip. He has nothing but good luck with them We are going to build a 400+ 400sbc and mate it with a T5 in a new and up coming 36 chev coupe rat rod. I will keep you posted.

12-13-2008, 12:35 AM	#1
Oregoon Roadside Rebuilder Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Portland, OR Posts: 421	Here's a headscratcher or two... Will a a '58 3 speed tranny w/electric overdrive work in my '66 burb? Supposedly, the tranny lived in a '58 Vette with a 283... I'm looking for cheap and creative ways around my 411 posi rear. Great rear end, but not meeting my daily driver needs. Running a 292, and needing some top end! Anyone local wanna swap? Prefence given to 353, or 308s! Last edited by Oregoon; 12-13-2008 at 12:35 AM.

12-13-2008, 01:31 AM	#2
502tripower Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Satsop, WA Posts: 606	Re: Here's a headscratcher or two... yep __________________ 1963' Chev Custom Cab 502, 67' 435hp 3X2 intake, 9" 4:30 Posi 1961 Impala SS 348/350 4-speed 3:70 Posi 1961 Bel-Air Bubble Top 283 Turboglide soon to have a 348 3X2 4-speed 1950 17' Fairliner twin cockpit barrel stern 312 Y block 1X1 intake Borg Warner 1:1 gear 1957 Fleetform 14' twin cockpit barrel stern 1969 BP-125 Merc 1949 Transitier 3-wheel forklift Crosley 4-Banger 98' FXD 2002 2500HD

12-13-2008, 01:51 AM	#3
Rogue Airport Bum Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Propwash (16Xray) D/FW, Texas Posts: 320	Re: Here's a headscratcher or two... I have heard of people putting that OD behind a Saginaw 4 speed too. Not very strong though. __________________ 1964 Chevrolet C-10 1941 Chevrolet coupe 1962 Thunderbird 1959 Edsel Villager 1963 Skylark

12-14-2008, 03:14 AM	#4
Oregoon Roadside Rebuilder Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Portland, OR Posts: 421	Re: Here's a headscratcher or two... Got a line on one, but not hearing much good about them.

12-15-2008, 11:59 PM	#5
bird7263 Urban Chop Shop Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tigard Oregon Posts: 264	Re: Here's a headscratcher or two... I run a muncie 4 speed with a 355 posi. At 65-70 i am at 3000+ rpm. I run a SBC 350.Killer for around town but on I5 its a different story. But I know a few guys that have put T5's out of late model IROC's and 5 speed S-10's. We just nabbed a few from Tigard U-Pull-It a few weeks back. They were I think $75 a tranny. That would give you great top end for freeway cruising. I am thinking of doing the same. __________________ 2003 Chevy Trailblazer LTZ, 2.5" Susp Lift, Tinted, HID's/LED interior/ Lot of upgrades and little mods 1965 Chevy 1/2T Longbox, soon to be a slammed shop truck Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=591266 Semper Fi Marines

12-16-2008, 01:04 PM	#7
Oregoon Roadside Rebuilder Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Portland, OR Posts: 421	Re: Here's a headscratcher or two... Leaving to pull a 308 '71 rear end as we speak! Tranny-wise, I'll stick to the stock sm420 for now. With the 308 rear, my granny will be nice. Got a buddy with an honest-to-goodness rockcrusher he might part with... I've heard the T-5s aren't too strong? Jeez! How's that for a disjointed post? I'm hyped to finally find a 5-lug with the gears I wanted. $150. Not bad. Last edited by Oregoon; 12-16-2008 at 01:08 PM.

12-17-2008, 02:09 AM	#8
bird7263 Urban Chop Shop Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tigard Oregon Posts: 264	Re: Here's a headscratcher or two... Mine is a M21.. I have been happy with it so far. bulletproof and a kick in the a$$ to drive around town. Just not much fun on the free way.. But I am not going to complain to much. As far at the T5, I have a buddy that has ran them in some pretty kick butt el Camino's that run fast on the drag strip. He has nothing but good luck with them We are going to build a 400+ 400sbc and mate it with a T5 in a new and up coming 36 chev coupe rat rod. I will keep you posted. __________________ 2003 Chevy Trailblazer LTZ, 2.5" Susp Lift, Tinted, HID's/LED interior/ Lot of upgrades and little mods 1965 Chevy 1/2T Longbox, soon to be a slammed shop truck Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=591266 Semper Fi Marines



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