5speed conversion

[81hvychvy]

What would it take for me to do a 5 speed conversion on my 350? Original motor was an inline six, converted to a 350 with an original t350 trans.

Really want a 6 speed, don't think I can afford it though.

Anyhow, let me know what I gotta do... Oh, and its gotta be on the cheap!

[trickedout420]

well my kit was around 3800 including shiping and such...i havent had the time to start it at all

[GreaseDog]

what do you have for a motor? will a T5 from a Camaro hold up?

[trickedout420]

i went with a nv4500 brand new one which is why my kit was so expensive. but hit up your junkyards as long as its just a mild 350 a t-5 should hold nicely unless you are 4x4 then id recomend a nv4500

[bored&stroked]

The swap would cost whatever you pay a junkyard for a clutch setup and a company for a 5 speed transmission. It all depends on what you choose. A t5 would be cheap but will also fail easy. A TKO600 will cost at least $2000 but won't fail, ever.

[FordeatinZ71]

get a T-56 out of a junkyard...won't be THAT expensive and will take plenty of abuse...oh yea, best of all...ITS A 6-SPEED!

[81Stepside]

get a T-56 out of a junkyard...won't be THAT expensive and will take plenty of abuse...oh yea, best of all...ITS A 6-SPEED!

X2

Everyone on my other two boards seems to be doing these junkyard T56 swaps.

www.montecarloss.com www.impalassforum.com Search around and you might find some useful info on there.

[FordeatinZ71]

heck yea, if it's a 2wd, you don't need a REALLY HD tranny. the T-56 is MORE than adequate for the abuse you will put it through...

[81hvychvy]

Really want a 6 speed, don't think I can afford it though.

Anyhow, let me know what I gotta do... Oh, and its gotta be on the cheap!

thanks guys