My first car was a 1982 Camaro with a 305 and metric 200 trans.

I regreted ever selling it but I have since found one that is the same color and brought back that warm cozy feeling.

It is a 1988 V6 with a 5 speed.

The body is perfect as is the interior.

The engine however sounds like a galloping horse (UP FRONT!).

Its alright though as I only paid $200.00 for it.

I am going to put a sbc up front but I would like to keep the t-5. I know there are several threads about swapping in a v8 and mating it with a t-5 but my question is different.

I have never worked on or had any dealings with a manual transmission.

I have rebuilt TH-350's with no problem.

My question is, what flywheel, clutch, flexplate etc. to use. I see several for sale but they are mostly for racing apps.

I just want a toy to drive around town.

I already have a v8 bellhousing but I really don't know what other parts to buy. I admit ignorance - I'M NOT ASHAMED!

Any advised will be appreciated.

Thanks

 

Welcome to TGO. The V6 T5 won't mate with the V8 version. Different spline count, IIRC. I'd suggest attempting to locate the WC version, 88-92, which is a bit stronger than the earlier models.

JamesC

 

Can't you just use a different clutch assembly to match the spline count?

 

You can, but it will either be something that doesn't fit exactly (like a 10" disc with 10-1/2" clutch), or something custom made.

That's a lot of hassle for something that is very weak to start with (fewer splines means smaller shaft which means weaker).

Want a manual transmission with SBC V8, go for a T56 for the f-body LT1.