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Dec 14, 2008 | 09:03 PM

camarod24

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From: I live in Norfok, VA

Car: 1986 Camaro Iroc

Engine: 305 TPI

Swap to a 5-speed

I just fially got my 305 out a few hours ago I am also switching to a 5 speed and was wondering what all I need to do to switch to a 5 speed?

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Dec 15, 2008 | 01:31 PM

five7kid

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From: Littleton, CO USA

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

Your post didn't have anything to do with the thread in which you posted it, so I moved it to its own thread.

Check the tech articles linked from the thirdgen.org homepage. There's an article about swapping from auto to 5-speed.

Dec 20, 2008 | 05:27 PM

zoddri

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From: Umeå, Sweden

Car: Camaro -88

Engine: 2,8 V6

Transmission: T5

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Re: Swap to a 5-speed

Speaking of this.
I was thinking about swapping to a 305 instead of fixing my V6, need something to do now that all other cars are working

Can I use the same gearbox (5-speed manual) that is currently bolted to my 2,8 or is it too weak for the 305? I know the 305 came with manual transmission but is it the same?

Dec 21, 2008 | 12:08 AM

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Re: Swap to a 5-speed

No, V6 T5's and V8 T5's are different. Most notably the bellhousing, and the internal gear ratios. Some people have successfully used a V6 T5 with a V8 bellhousing on a V8 engine, but its not recommended.

Search the Tranny/Drivetrain forum for more info. Its a pretty common question.