Let's lay out some data on the stick shifts...
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Car: 1988 Chevy Camaro Hardtop
Engine: Turbocharged/Intercooled 3.1
Transmission: World Class T5 5 Speed
Let's lay out some data on the stick shifts...
Fbody V6 T5
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14 spline, 1" thick input shaft
9-1/8" clutch with a 1" hub
Ratios:
1st - 4.03
2nd - 2.37
3rd - 1.49
4th - 1.00
5th - 0.76
Fbody V8 T5
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26 spline, 1-1/8" thick input shaft
10.5" (?) clutch with a 1-1/8" hub
Ratios:
1st - 2.95
2nd - 1.94
3rd - 1.34
4th - 1.00
(MK6 code)
5th - .73
(M39 code)
5th - .63
The Fbody T5 is also tilted 17º The V6 and V8 bellhousing are interchangeable, as far as bolting to the transmission (different engine bolt patterns). I've also heard that ALL Chevy T-5's have a 7.18 inch input shaft length and 0.590 inch diameter pilot bearing extension. Can anyone verify/deny this?
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14 spline, 1" thick input shaft
9-1/8" clutch with a 1" hub
Ratios:
1st - 4.03
2nd - 2.37
3rd - 1.49
4th - 1.00
5th - 0.76
Fbody V8 T5
--------------------------
26 spline, 1-1/8" thick input shaft
10.5" (?) clutch with a 1-1/8" hub
Ratios:
1st - 2.95
2nd - 1.94
3rd - 1.34
4th - 1.00
(MK6 code)
5th - .73
(M39 code)
5th - .63
The Fbody T5 is also tilted 17º The V6 and V8 bellhousing are interchangeable, as far as bolting to the transmission (different engine bolt patterns). I've also heard that ALL Chevy T-5's have a 7.18 inch input shaft length and 0.590 inch diameter pilot bearing extension. Can anyone verify/deny this?
Last edited by Doward; Jan 2, 2004 at 10:01 PM.
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Car: '86 Camaro, '02 WRX, '87 K5, '67
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Transmission: T56, 5-speed, 700R4, C4, T176, semi-auto 2-speed
Axle/Gears: 3.73, 3.90, 4.88, 3.55, 3.54, 7.00
The V6 and V8 bellhousings are most definately not interchangeable.
Eveything else seems right on the money.
Eveything else seems right on the money.
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Car: '86 Camaro, '02 WRX, '87 K5, '67
Engine: 350 TPI, 2.0turbo, 383 in the works, 289-4BBL, 232, A-head 4-cylinder
Transmission: T56, 5-speed, 700R4, C4, T176, semi-auto 2-speed
Axle/Gears: 3.73, 3.90, 4.88, 3.55, 3.54, 7.00
You will need a V8 T5 bellhousing. Otherwise all of the V6 parts will work.
The V6 stuff isn't as strong as the V8 parts either. If it's just a cruiser then you will be fine. Most street cars won't have enough traction to break the trans or smoke the clutch, unless you really beat on it. If drag racing is something that you plan to do often you would be better off with a V8 T5, and even then you may run into trouble.
The V6 stuff isn't as strong as the V8 parts either. If it's just a cruiser then you will be fine. Most street cars won't have enough traction to break the trans or smoke the clutch, unless you really beat on it. If drag racing is something that you plan to do often you would be better off with a V8 T5, and even then you may run into trouble.
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Originally posted by TKOPerformance
The V6 and V8 bellhousings are most definately not interchangeable.
Eveything else seems right on the money.
The V6 and V8 bellhousings are most definately not interchangeable.
Eveything else seems right on the money.
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Re: Let's lay out some data on the stick shifts...
Originally posted by Doward
Fbody V8 T5
--------------------------
26 spline, 1-1/8" thick input shaft
10.5" (?) clutch with a 1-1/8" hub
Ratios:
5th - .73
Fbody V8 T5
--------------------------
26 spline, 1-1/8" thick input shaft
10.5" (?) clutch with a 1-1/8" hub
Ratios:
5th - .73
if your trany code is M39
MK6 had a .73
Last edited by novass; Jan 4, 2004 at 09:44 AM.
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Re: Re: Let's lay out some data on the stick shifts...
Originally posted by novass
5th - .63
if your trany code is M39
MK6 had a .73
5th - .63
if your trany code is M39
MK6 had a .73
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Incorrect about the V6 T-5 to V8 even with a v8 bell housing. The V6 T-5 input shaft has less splines on it, Clutch for a v8. You cannot just change out the V6 input shaft for a v8, won't fit, well from what I have read on this site anyways. You will need a v8 t-5.
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From: Newark, DE
Car: '86 Camaro, '02 WRX, '87 K5, '67
Engine: 350 TPI, 2.0turbo, 383 in the works, 289-4BBL, 232, A-head 4-cylinder
Transmission: T56, 5-speed, 700R4, C4, T176, semi-auto 2-speed
Axle/Gears: 3.73, 3.90, 4.88, 3.55, 3.54, 7.00
If he continues to run the V6 clutch assembly on the V8 engine it will work fine. Plenty of people on this site are doing just that.
Personally I wouldn't because of strength issues, but it will bolt together and work.
Personally I wouldn't because of strength issues, but it will bolt together and work.
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Still need input shaft lengths... or if someone just has the length for the aftermarket T56 tranny...
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From: Newark, DE
Car: '86 Camaro, '02 WRX, '87 K5, '67
Engine: 350 TPI, 2.0turbo, 383 in the works, 289-4BBL, 232, A-head 4-cylinder
Transmission: T56, 5-speed, 700R4, C4, T176, semi-auto 2-speed
Axle/Gears: 3.73, 3.90, 4.88, 3.55, 3.54, 7.00
I've got a lot of T56 dimesnions, but can't find one for input shaft length. If you email Tremec they will tell you. That's where I got all my information from. They are really good about getting back to you quickly.
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