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**ChiefRocka** · 01-15-2009, 09:08 AM

Good info guys....thanks !!!

Oregoon · 01-15-2009, 10:43 AM

I too, have an SM420 with a 292. I'm going to swap in 307 gears to alleviate my freeway woes. May keep the granny-tranny though...

A tip for the time being (and forgive me if you know this)--

If you want first gear while you're rolling, you've got to match your actual road-speed to your engine rpm. In other words, put the truck in neutral, bring up the rpm, and slip the tranny into first. Double-clutch, of course, though after some practice you can quit using the clutch all together.

That technique will help you get into first a bit easier, though it won't change how low that gear is, or how useless it tends to be for street driving!

Good luck with your swap. Cool project!

64Fugly · 01-15-2009, 07:09 PM

How much would a T5 cost. Junk yards etc....?

64Fugly · 01-15-2009, 07:10 PM

I would like to thank all of you guys for all the information and help you have given. I'm sure I will need you guys help in the future as well.

Oregoon · 01-15-2009, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 64Fugly

How much would a T5 cost. Junk yards etc....?

From $250 to $750, on craigslist.

Probably a ton cheaper at U-pull-it.

bird7263 · 01-15-2009, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 64Fugly

How much would a T5 cost. Junk yards etc....?

I just picked one up from a IROC at Tigard U-pull-it for $75.. Its in perfect shape.

joe231 · 01-16-2009, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oregoon

From $250 to $750, on craigslist.

Probably a ton cheaper at U-pull-it.

linkys no-workie

Oregoon · 01-17-2009, 12:05 AM

Sorry. They were Portland Craigslist ads for those trannys at that price...

I'd go to u pull it!

01-15-2009, 09:08 AM	#26
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01-15-2009, 10:43 AM	#27
Oregoon Roadside Rebuilder Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Portland, OR Posts: 421	Re: Muncie M21 I too, have an SM420 with a 292. I'm going to swap in 307 gears to alleviate my freeway woes. May keep the granny-tranny though... A tip for the time being (and forgive me if you know this)-- If you want first gear while you're rolling, you've got to match your actual road-speed to your engine rpm. In other words, put the truck in neutral, bring up the rpm, and slip the tranny into first. Double-clutch, of course, though after some practice you can quit using the clutch all together. That technique will help you get into first a bit easier, though it won't change how low that gear is, or how useless it tends to be for street driving! Good luck with your swap. Cool project!

01-15-2009, 07:09 PM	#28
64Fugly Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Malta, NY Posts: 61	Re: Muncie M21 How much would a T5 cost. Junk yards etc....? __________________ 65' C10 (working on cab currently) 06' Silverado

01-15-2009, 07:10 PM	#29
64Fugly Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Malta, NY Posts: 61	Re: Muncie M21 I would like to thank all of you guys for all the information and help you have given. I'm sure I will need you guys help in the future as well. __________________ 65' C10 (working on cab currently) 06' Silverado

01-17-2009, 12:05 AM	#33
Oregoon Roadside Rebuilder Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Portland, OR Posts: 421	Re: Muncie M21 Sorry. They were Portland Craigslist ads for those trannys at that price... I'd go to u pull it!



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