I was reading another post and this particular quote came up"Note: The 350 5.7L was available with the 5 speed manual transmission as RPO 1LE beginning late in 1986 and through the 1990 model year." I thought the 5.7 and the 5 speed were a no go in the 3rd generation.I understand that the 5 speed available in the 1LE package was geared differently than regular production 5 speeds, was this tranny capable of handling the extra tourque of the 350?. SO could one order the L98 5 speed option with a 1LE car or is this info eroneous?

 

The L98 never shipped with a 5 speed. They only came with autos. The 1LE package was just a suspension package that included an aluminum driveshaft. It did not impact the engine or the transmission. There was a G92 option package that added dual cats, and a new rear end gearing: 3.42 in 305s w/stick and 3.73 in 350s w/auto.

 

No L98 ever came with 3.73's.

 

I don't know about other 1LE's but my 91 has the L98,auto, and 3.23 posi. Just my 2cnts.

 

It's true that the 1LE package didn't impact the engine/trans combo, but the 1LE was available with ONLY 2 engine options: L98 with the 700R4 automatic, or LB9 with the T5. No other combinations were available.

 

Oops your right... Sleepiness effects perception. After your post I was like huh? I was sure I was right. I went back and looked and thought I had them switched... So I was going to post that but then I double checked again and saw the L98 never recieved the 3.42 gears either. I am gonna go back to bed... Shhh dont tell my work... Maybe they wont miss me...