T5 spacer option

[jcramsey]

Been looking for a spacer to bolt my T5 to my 250 and ran across this one. All I've seen before were the 1/2" thick aluminum ones. This one is 9 ga steel plate (.1495") . Says you have to cut an inch or so off the bearing retainer collar and maybe 1/8 inch off the input shaft. The price is right. Looks like he's sold a good bit of them and no negative feedback so it seems legit.

Thoughts?

https://www.ebay.com/p/?iid=32116849...pp=true&chn=ps

[scoot_mcgrute]

That's essentially what I did, I used 3/16" (0.1875) plate, and I've had no problems or regrets with it.

[jcramsey]

Originally Posted by scoot_mcgrute

That's essentially what I did, I used 3/16" (0.1875) plate, and I've had no problems or regrets with it.

Thanks...that's what I like to hear!

[jocko]

Hmm. That seems like an awfully skinny spacer - good datat point that a slightly thicker one worked for scoot. Here's how I did it, but I used a 1/2" plate.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=482069

[jcramsey]

Originally Posted by jocko

Hmm. That seems like an awfully skinny spacer - good datat point that a slightly thicker one worked for scoot. Here's how I did it, but I used a 1/2" plate.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=482069

Yea I know, it almost seems to good to be true....but for $35 I'm willing to give it a shot!

I've read your post a lot the last week jocko

[Lugnutz65]

Originally Posted by jcramsey

Been looking for a spacer to bolt my T5 to my 250 and ran across this one. All I've seen before were the 1/2" thick aluminum ones. This one is 9 ga steel plate (.1495") . Says you have to cut an inch or so off the bearing retainer collar and maybe 1/8 inch off the input shaft. The price is right. Looks like he's sold a good bit of them and no negative feedback so it seems legit.

Thoughts?

https://www.ebay.com/p/?iid=32116849...pp=true&chn=ps

That should work fine. A spacer is only for an S10 input shaft. The V6 Camaro T5 is 14 spline and the splines are cut further along the input shaft, so it doesn't need a spacer. The V8 will bolt up without any spacer or modification. It's cheaper than a Jeep shaft swap but you'll need to get a 14 spline clutch disc.

[jcramsey]

Originally Posted by Lugnutz65

That should work fine. A spacer is only for an S10 input shaft. The V6 Camaro T5 is 14 spline and the splines are cut further along the input shaft, so it doesn't need a spacer. The V8 will bolt up without any spacer or modification. It's cheaper than a Jeep shaft swap but you'll need to get a 14 spline clutch disc.

I can't remember if I told you that I picked up an s10 t5 at the auto fair and sold my v8 Camaro trans? The more I thought about it, the more I wanted the s10 tailhousing, and this trans actually goes smoothly through all the gears

[Jgowin]

Originally Posted by jcramsey

Been looking for a spacer to bolt my T5 to my 250 and ran across this one. All I've seen before were the 1/2" thick aluminum ones. This one is 9 ga steel plate (.1495") . Says you have to cut an inch or so off the bearing retainer collar and maybe 1/8 inch off the input shaft. The price is right. Looks like he's sold a good bit of them and no negative feedback so it seems legit.

Thoughts?

https://www.ebay.com/p/?iid=32116849...pp=true&chn=ps

After seeing this I pulled the trigger on one as well, I've got a a T5 I'm wanting to install and for that price it's hard not to. Now all I need to do is figure out which truck to try it on, my 66 or my 51.

[Lugnutz65]

Originally Posted by Jgowin

After seeing this I pulled the trigger on one as well, I've got a a T5 I'm wanting to install and for that price it's hard not to. Now all I need to do is figure out which truck to try it on, my 66 or my 51.

What 14 spline clutch disc do you guys plan to use?

Here is some info I copied from my website. I hope it helps you.

Clutch Disc Options
1988 Astro van with 4.3L engine clutch disc – 14 spline and 11”
Option 1: M-PACT clutch systems part # 384212 from Rock Auto
Option 2: SACHS BBD4212 from Rock Auto
1984 S10 2.8L V6 uses 9 + 11/16” 14 spline clutch disc

[jcramsey]

Originally Posted by Jgowin

After seeing this I pulled the trigger on one as well, I've got a a T5 I'm wanting to install and for that price it's hard not to. Now all I need to do is figure out which truck to try it on, my 66 or my 51.

If you end up getting yours installed before I do, let me know how it goes!

Originally Posted by Lugnutz65

What 14 spline clutch disc do you guys plan to use?

Here is some info I copied from my website. I hope it helps you.

Clutch Disc Options
1988 Astro van with 4.3L engine clutch disc – 14 spline and 11”
Option 1: M-PACT clutch systems part # 384212 from Rock Auto
Option 2: SACHS BBD4212 from Rock Auto
1984 S10 2.8L V6 uses 9 + 11/16” 14 spline clutch disc

I haven't looked at clutches yet, thanks for the info! 11" clutch sounds like a good option.

[scoot_mcgrute]

I'm using the Astro Van clutch on mine. Worked great behind the 292 and should work great behind the 5.3 as well.

[jcramsey]

Originally Posted by scoot_mcgrute

I'm using the Astro Van clutch on mine. Worked great behind the 292 and should work great behind the 5.3 as well.

Good info. Thanks Scoot! I love your truck, by the way

Got my spacer in the mail today. looks to be a quality piece. Now I want a cnc plasma setup! Hoping I can get everything put together soon!

[scoot_mcgrute]

Originally Posted by jcramsey

Good info. Thanks Scoot! I love your truck, by the way

Got my spacer in the mail today. looks to be a quality piece. Now I want a cnc plasma setup! Hoping I can get everything put together soon!

Right on! You'll love the additional gear on the highway, it's awesome. Thanks for the kind words

[sambrutay]

interested.