whats everyone running for manual trans? 5spds 6spds? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

special70gmc · 05-18-2009, 08:46 PM

ive been wanting to upgrade my th 350 and dont want some crappy automatic... ive been lookin at t56's or the tremec tko 5spd has anybody ever stuffed one in there truck?? got any pics?

dooce · 05-19-2009, 05:31 AM

im running a saginaw 4 spd right now. i really want to put a t56 in there. t5's seem to be alot cheaper and I might put one in until I get the chance to do what I really want. 4 speeds is definetly not enough!

swb85 · 05-19-2009, 09:19 AM

I'm running a M21 muncie in mine. To put a t56 in our trucks, it requires that you either run bucket seats or purchase a kit to relocate the shifter position to the forward access panel on the main case. This requires tearing the trans down and cutting the main rail down to size. When the funds allow, I'm going tko600. Donations accepted.

special70gmc · 05-19-2009, 05:56 PM

yeah that would be damn sweet with that tremec 6spd! cant belive nobody on here has anything with a nice 5/6 spd in it does everyone run autos? kinda lame..

Driveway Dreams · 05-19-2009, 06:03 PM

At some point I plan to go to a modern 6.0 or 6.2 with a 6 speed. But that is looking to be quite a while down the road.

Wild83C10 · 05-20-2009, 11:47 AM

Running a TKO 600.

special70gmc · 05-20-2009, 06:33 PM

wild83 got any pics? shifter and whatnot, hows is it with all them gears? lol

Wild83C10 · 05-20-2009, 09:21 PM

Nothing better then 3 pedals. I love the TKO, 7k rpm shifts are nice. I have some interior pictures. I will get them posted tomorrow.

383Ram · 05-20-2009, 10:08 PM

I'm a little old school, i m in the middle of a 833 swap---3 speed with overdrive. It has near the same ratio's as a 700r4 (which may or may not be ideal to some people.) These are found in early 80's trucks.

If i had the $$$$, def a 5 or 6 speed with closer ratios would be in my truck.

rod86 · 05-21-2009, 09:01 AM

im in the process of putting a 6L and t56 in my truck, no details or pics yet, still cleaning up the chassis and getting it rolling.

blazer2007 · 05-21-2009, 10:21 AM

I had a doug nash 5 speed was lots of fun

smashingchuck · 05-21-2009, 10:47 AM

I've got a T-10 in my 78... it's not too bad. I've also got a Doug Nash 4+3 that I would like to swap in but it would require redoing a lot of work that I already have done, and it's just not going to happen.

aero-pilot · 05-21-2009, 12:07 PM

wow, I had no idea that so many of our users rolled with the manual. Is it pretty difficult to install these trans?

bigarmzz · 05-21-2009, 01:26 PM

what kind of shifter is everyone using that switches over to a standard? i mean to clear the factory bench seat?

i heard a while back that a floor shifter from a 55-57 chevy would work perfect, but i never found out for sure

smashingchuck · 05-21-2009, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by aero-pilot

wow, I had no idea that so many of our users rolled with the manual. Is it pretty difficult to install these trans?

Not hard, just get a hanger and linkage from a donor vehicle at the wrecking yard. After that it is pretty much a bolt in.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigarmzz

what kind of shifter is everyone using that switches over to a standard? i mean to clear the factory bench seat?

i heard a while back that a floor shifter from a 55-57 chevy would work perfect, but i never found out for sure

Hurst makes shifters specically for putting a (T-10, muncie, saginaw, what have you) into a c-10. Clears the bench seat just fine, but don't leave the ash tray open when jamming gears... it makes jamming third quite uncomfortable.

d10s69c10 · 05-21-2009, 01:35 PM

tko is a bit more expensive off the bat but i think if i werent buying one piece at a time for the t56 i would have went that route. i just really wanted the 1:0.50 6th gear

another thought is 6 speed automatics are now available.

swb85 · 05-21-2009, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigarmzz

what kind of shifter is everyone using that switches over to a standard? i mean to clear the factory bench seat?

i heard a while back that a floor shifter from a 55-57 chevy would work perfect, but i never found out for sure

This is the shifter I have in mine:

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

rod86 · 05-22-2009, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by swb85

This is the shifter I have in mine:

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

what box are you running? does it clear the bench seat?

Wild83C10 · 05-22-2009, 07:05 AM

Heres some interior shots. This is the stock TKO 600 shifter location. It's a hurst stick. I will eventually upgrade to the pro 5.0 shifter.
I had originally though about a 6 spd, but figured the extra OD wasn't worth the extra weight since I don't normally cruise above 60mph that much. I also don't drive it that much.

swb85 · 05-22-2009, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by rod86

what box are you running? does it clear the bench seat?

M21 muncie. Clears the bench just fine, about 1" between the stick and seat in 2nd/4th gear.

Awesome looking interior wild83c10! You've got me jealous for sure. How big of a shot are you running?

Here's my interior for shifter location purposes, trans is in neutral in this pic:

rod86 · 05-22-2009, 10:43 AM

nice work.... love the steering wheel, whats it from?

swb85 · 05-22-2009, 01:37 PM

Thanks.....it's a Grant Classic wheel.

Wild83C10 · 05-22-2009, 05:21 PM

Thanks,
I have it setup for a 100 shot right now. I haven't hit it yet, since I still need a couple more items. I will eventually go up to a 200 shot.

05-18-2009, 08:46 PM	#1
special70gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: long island, new york Posts: 1,333	whats everyone running for manual trans? 5spds 6spds? ive been wanting to upgrade my th 350 and dont want some crappy automatic... ive been lookin at t56's or the tremec tko 5spd has anybody ever stuffed one in there truck?? got any pics? __________________ 1986 c-10 swb 5/7 drop 20'' coys 1958 belair 2door

05-19-2009, 05:31 AM	#2
dooce Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tinker, OK Posts: 369	Re: whats everyone running for manual trans? 5spds 6spds? im running a saginaw 4 spd right now. i really want to put a t56 in there. t5's seem to be alot cheaper and I might put one in until I get the chance to do what I really want. 4 speeds is definetly not enough! __________________ 1976 Chevy 1/2T 2wd SWB 327/Saginaw 4spd 3.73:1 LQ4 6.0/T56 Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=772071 LFSalleeII@gmail.com

05-19-2009, 09:19 AM	#3
swb85 On a budget like Fred Sanford Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 2,031	Re: whats everyone running for manual trans? 5spds 6spds? I'm running a M21 muncie in mine. To put a t56 in our trucks, it requires that you either run bucket seats or purchase a kit to relocate the shifter position to the forward access panel on the main case. This requires tearing the trans down and cutting the main rail down to size. When the funds allow, I'm going tko600. Donations accepted. __________________ '85 Silverado swb: 383 stroker, 10.5:1, vortec heads, 232/238 roller cam, RPM air gap, performer 750 carb, stainless longtubes, 3" duals/super 44's, T56/4.11 383ci build / exterior refresh thread '98 Camaro z28: 370ci twin turbo 370ci build '01 Tahoe LT 4x4: 5.3, longtubes/ory, magnaflow duals, custom tune....wife's DD

05-19-2009, 05:56 PM	#4
special70gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: long island, new york Posts: 1,333	Re: whats everyone running for manual trans? 5spds 6spds? yeah that would be damn sweet with that tremec 6spd! cant belive nobody on here has anything with a nice 5/6 spd in it does everyone run autos? kinda lame.. __________________ 1986 c-10 swb 5/7 drop 20'' coys 1958 belair 2door

05-19-2009, 06:03 PM	#5
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: whats everyone running for manual trans? 5spds 6spds? At some point I plan to go to a modern 6.0 or 6.2 with a 6 speed. But that is looking to be quite a while down the road. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

05-20-2009, 11:47 AM	#6
Wild83C10 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 910	Re: whats everyone running for manual trans? 5spds 6spds? Running a TKO 600. __________________ 83 C10 Stepside (SOLD, it was a blast!) 383 MASS-FLO EFI/TKO II 600/3.90 Posi 10 bolt S475 and C4 DM running, fine tuning turbo= Douchebag Racing: Runs Fine all the Time

05-20-2009, 06:33 PM	#7
special70gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: long island, new york Posts: 1,333	Re: whats everyone running for manual trans? 5spds 6spds? wild83 got any pics? shifter and whatnot, hows is it with all them gears? lol __________________ 1986 c-10 swb 5/7 drop 20'' coys 1958 belair 2door

05-20-2009, 09:21 PM	#8
Wild83C10 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 910	Re: whats everyone running for manual trans? 5spds 6spds? Nothing better then 3 pedals. I love the TKO, 7k rpm shifts are nice. I have some interior pictures. I will get them posted tomorrow. __________________ 83 C10 Stepside (SOLD, it was a blast!) 383 MASS-FLO EFI/TKO II 600/3.90 Posi 10 bolt S475 and C4 DM running, fine tuning turbo= Douchebag Racing: Runs Fine all the Time

05-20-2009, 10:08 PM	#9
383Ram Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Truckville, The Capital of NY Posts: 217	Re: whats everyone running for manual trans? 5spds 6spds? I'm a little old school, i m in the middle of a 833 swap---3 speed with overdrive. It has near the same ratio's as a 700r4 (which may or may not be ideal to some people.) These are found in early 80's trucks. If i had the $$$$, def a 5 or 6 speed with closer ratios would be in my truck.

05-21-2009, 09:01 AM	#10
rod86 great southern land Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: perth - australia Posts: 6,194	Re: whats everyone running for manual trans? 5spds 6spds? im in the process of putting a 6L and t56 in my truck, no details or pics yet, still cleaning up the chassis and getting it rolling. __________________ rod 86 chevy c10 silverado

05-21-2009, 10:21 AM	#11
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	Re: whats everyone running for manual trans? 5spds 6spds? I had a doug nash 5 speed was lots of fun

05-21-2009, 10:47 AM	#12
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: whats everyone running for manual trans? 5spds 6spds? I've got a T-10 in my 78... it's not too bad. I've also got a Doug Nash 4+3 that I would like to swap in but it would require redoing a lot of work that I already have done, and it's just not going to happen. Attached Images __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

05-21-2009, 12:07 PM	#13
aero-pilot praise the lowered Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 81	Re: whats everyone running for manual trans? 5spds 6spds? wow, I had no idea that so many of our users rolled with the manual. Is it pretty difficult to install these trans? __________________ If you get bored... a) Check out additional photos of my truck in my profile 2) www.myspace.com/turnvail (music I make). I know it's weird last) contact me I will teach you to fly.

05-21-2009, 01:26 PM	#14
bigarmzz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elkins, West Virginia Posts: 2,542	Re: whats everyone running for manual trans? 5spds 6spds? what kind of shifter is everyone using that switches over to a standard? i mean to clear the factory bench seat? i heard a while back that a floor shifter from a 55-57 chevy would work perfect, but i never found out for sure __________________ 1987 350 TBI lowered 5/7

05-21-2009, 01:35 PM	#16
d10s69c10 Built 4 Speed Join Date: May 2008 Location: Geneva FL Posts: 619	Re: whats everyone running for manual trans? 5spds 6spds? tko is a bit more expensive off the bat but i think if i werent buying one piece at a time for the t56 i would have went that route. i just really wanted the 1:0.50 6th gear another thought is 6 speed automatics are now available. __________________ 1969 C/10 Short Box: 496/T-56 in worx. "To Be Old And Wise, First You Must Be Young And Stupid"



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05-22-2009, 07:05 AM	#19
Wild83C10 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 910	Re: whats everyone running for manual trans? 5spds 6spds? Heres some interior shots. This is the stock TKO 600 shifter location. It's a hurst stick. I will eventually upgrade to the pro 5.0 shifter. I had originally though about a 6 spd, but figured the extra OD wasn't worth the extra weight since I don't normally cruise above 60mph that much. I also don't drive it that much. __________________ 83 C10 Stepside (SOLD, it was a blast!) 383 MASS-FLO EFI/TKO II 600/3.90 Posi 10 bolt S475 and C4 DM running, fine tuning turbo= Douchebag Racing: Runs Fine all the Time

05-22-2009, 10:43 AM	#21
rod86 great southern land Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: perth - australia Posts: 6,194	Re: whats everyone running for manual trans? 5spds 6spds? nice work.... love the steering wheel, whats it from? __________________ rod 86 chevy c10 silverado

05-22-2009, 01:37 PM	#22
swb85 On a budget like Fred Sanford Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 2,031	Re: whats everyone running for manual trans? 5spds 6spds? Thanks.....it's a Grant Classic wheel. __________________ '85 Silverado swb: 383 stroker, 10.5:1, vortec heads, 232/238 roller cam, RPM air gap, performer 750 carb, stainless longtubes, 3" duals/super 44's, T56/4.11 383ci build / exterior refresh thread '98 Camaro z28: 370ci twin turbo 370ci build '01 Tahoe LT 4x4: 5.3, longtubes/ory, magnaflow duals, custom tune....wife's DD

05-22-2009, 05:21 PM	#23
Wild83C10 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 910	Re: whats everyone running for manual trans? 5spds 6spds? Thanks, I have it setup for a 100 shot right now. I haven't hit it yet, since I still need a couple more items. I will eventually go up to a 200 shot. __________________ 83 C10 Stepside (SOLD, it was a blast!) 383 MASS-FLO EFI/TKO II 600/3.90 Posi 10 bolt S475 and C4 DM running, fine tuning turbo= Douchebag Racing: Runs Fine all the Time

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