Jim,
Not having driven your truck I can't disagree, but I would say it may
depend upon the particular engine.
I've noticed that I've taken to driving my '49 panel (fresh '57 235
engine & original 4 speed) using only 3rd and 4th gear. 1st is
impossible, no matter how light I am on the clutch it grabs and snaps
necks. 2nd works good for squalling the tires but winds the engine out
within about 20 feet. 3rd is about like 1st is in other vehicles I've
driven.
I'm sure much of this has to do with the rear end, but I am running 32"
tall tires.
I considered going with a t-5 but I'm sure it wouldn't hold up with the
stuff I'll be pulling. I'll probably go with the 3:90 gears, that should
put me back into 1st gear!
--
John Dorsey
Wauchula, FL
'49 Chevy Panel http://www.strato.net/~jrdorsey/truck.htm
'52 GMC Firetruck http://www.strato.net/~jrdorsey/fire/fire.htm
'51 Chevy suburban http://www.strato.net/~jrdorsey/burb/
New Mexico Jim wrote:
>
> I did this in my 57 with a Camaro T5 and I feel first is not low enogh for a
>six popper. Fist is about like second in a car Sag 4 sp.
>
> http://www.stovebolt.com/truck/techtips/t5tranny.htm
> Dave Paulson wrote:
>
> > I don't want to beat this into the ground, I just want clarification. I
>want to put a 5 speed in my '53 and this is what info I've gotten from
>everyone here....
> >
> > The way I see it, there are two options:
> >
> > 1. Get a t-5 from a 4.3 V-6 s-10. This tranny is stout enough to go behind
>my 6 cylinder. Modifications needed are a shortened input shaft. Other than
>that use the s-10 clutch, etc and it goes right on. Right??
> >
> > 2. Get a beefier T-5 from a Camaro/Firebird and a tail section from a s-10
>to relocate the shifter then add the clutch, etc and bolt on. Right??
> >
> > Please make any corrections necessary. I don't want to have my truck apart
>any longer than necessary. This list is an invaluable resource. Thanks for all
>your answers.
> >
> > Dave Paulson
> > '51 & '53 1/2 tons
> > Spokane, WA
> >
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>
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