03-12-2021, 12:02 PM | #76 |
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I did the s10 tail housing swap and works really nice along with the old shifter from the granny 4
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03-12-2021, 12:38 PM | #77 |
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I wonder if it is worth the trouble of changing out the tail housing or just getting the mod for the electonic speedo.
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03-12-2021, 02:00 PM | #78 |
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I guess it all depends on how much you want to do. I was doing a replacement mod with the counter gear stabilizer from 5speeds,com (lots of good info and youtube as well) so when I had it off might as well put the right one on. Plus I dident want cut the cab support right at the back of the hump, I like the position of the shifter too makes it look a bit more factory. The conversion for the electronic speedo I found for around 200 so I guess it all depends on what you want.
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03-12-2021, 02:57 PM | #79 |
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I am doing the same with my truck. I would like to cut the new hole in the hump, but my engine and transmission are out and don't know where to cut the hole. I'm taking my truck to the painter soon. How far back is the new hole from the original and what diameter? Thanks!
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OK thanks
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03-14-2021, 01:06 AM | #82 |
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I did a little interior clean up. I still need to install the carpet and make a console for it. Right now Im just enjoying drive her. You can see in the picture were my shifter sits. I like it .
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This is very interesting... Lugnutz65 - great writeups!!!
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03-15-2021, 05:15 PM | #86 |
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It finally arrived! Now I can get started.
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03-21-2021, 03:57 AM | #87 |
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Driveshaft question:
Is a two-piece driveshaft (like the stock one I have) required for a long bed and T5 install? I read somewhere that the center carrier may be in the way when using a one piece. Any advantages to one piece or two piece driveshaft? Should I just have the driveline shop cut and modify my front shaft?
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03-21-2021, 12:17 PM | #88 |
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my 60 long bed has a one piece driveshaft with no center bearing or carrier
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And, did your center carrier support get in the way? Do you have a support for the tail shaft section?
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No clearance issues before the swap and none after. I had my drive shaft cut to 65" but yours may be different. I mounted the t5 like the original 3 speed n with no tail shaft support.
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I measured mine and it is 62.5”, but that’s probably because I have a GM 14 bolt rear end. Hopefully getting the driveshaft this week. And, I will need to remove the center support, ran a string from one end to the other and it looks like it will be in the way.
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Got a new driveline.
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right on !!!!! any updates?
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Yes - got the starter fixed, driveline installed, started it up on jack stands and went through the gears. All good so far. Ran out of time today, and I got a crap-load of meetings tomorrow, so probably won’t get it out of the garage till Saturday.
Also, purchased a 1x2 square tube so I could manufacture a support for the transmission. Hoping it drives awesome!
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Pretty sure it’s the stock bell housing for V8 and I6.
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I was asking because if you are using the stock bell housing that mounts to the crossmember you may not need to fab up a rear tranny support. The original manual transmission 4 0r 3 speed was just bolted up to the bell housing with no rear tranny mount.
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Yeah, I kinda figured that. I probably don’t need it, since the trans is pretty secure. It’s just a little extra support, especially for that long, heavy driveshaft.
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Drives good! It was a bit noisy cuz I didn’t have the cover on, but all the gears were smooth, top end much better. Not sure how fast though, no speedometer.
Now I need an e-brake, how do you guys handle this part? Guess I’ve got some search to do.
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