Which requires less modification? Tranny VS Engine

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Oct 6, 2006 | 08:40 AM

IWannaGoFast

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Which requires less modification? Tranny VS Engine

First I want to say I've always loved the body of the third gen camaro's and tran am's. I have plans to get one by in the near future (have the money, just have to settle on a car). Now I know the 350 never came with the T5, so which of these swaps is most cost efficient?

Swap a 350 into a 305/T5 Car

OR

Swap a T5 into a 350/Auto Car ---> or T56 into a 350/Auto Car (may as well ask

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Thanks for helping the new guy.

Oct 6, 2006 | 08:45 AM

JamesC

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From: Lawrence, KS

Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold

Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)

Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)

Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's

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Originally Posted by IWannaGoFast

Now I know the 350 never came with the T5, so which of these swaps is most cost efficient?

Swap a 350 into a 305/T5 Car

If you don't abuse the heck out of the T-5, it'll hold up well.

JamesC

Oct 6, 2006 | 08:53 AM

IWannaGoFast

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Hey, thanks for the reply James. But I know I'm going to end up with a 350/T5 combo.

I'm just asking which route should I take to get there.

Oct 6, 2006 | 12:12 PM

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From: Littleton, CO USA

Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air

Engine: L92/LQ4 (both w/4" stroke)

Transmission: 4L80E/4L80E

Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89

I'd say the engine would be easier. Time spent standing on your head under the dash is never a good thing, as far as I'm concerned.

Oct 7, 2006 | 09:36 PM

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Car: 88 Iroc-Z

Engine: 355 AFR-195 FIRST Fuel Inj.

Transmission: T56

Axle/Gears: ??

I was in your shoes, wanted a 350 with a manual tranny. I got a 305 IROC with a 5 speed and I just finished an engine swap, ended up with a 350. Although a lot of work it was definitely do-able. My 350 came out of a corvette so there were quite a few modifications I had to do. If you get a 350 out of a Camaro, everything should bolt right up. Hope this helps.