Thanks to all who have helped me with questions for my husband's 700r4 to T5 conversion project. Our 1988 Camaro V6 RS is still not on the road as it has been much more involved than any of the the tech articles, unfortunately.

To update, we used a T5 and clutch from an 85 Camaro. Replaced the Auto chip in the ECM for one for a T5. Transmission is in and there were problems with the transmission. Drove 75 miles to exchange it, and when he got it in, it vibrated so badly inside the car it shook your teeth!............Discovered an 85 is an externally balance motor, and an 88 is internally balanced. So after already surfacing the flywheel, it had to come out. And naturally there were none to be found West of the Rockies without paying $300 at the dealership. So ordered one online, and just to let those interested know, online ordering through Auto Parts Network has been a very good experience. Now flywheel from Missouri has come and been installed, but the transmission has bad syncros. It is guaranteed, we just need to drive up there to let them see..........

After replacing front and rear brakes, rear shocks, it is finally on the road!

For those that have helped in answering questions, again I thank you. For those who wish to do this 700R4 to T5 in the future, be sure to take into consideration such things as motor to transmission years for the externally or internally balanced motors and flywheels, as that was never mentioned to us. Also since ours is an 88 RS V6 and was only made for sale in CA, TX, & FL, in 87 only in CA, we had to change a relay in the Prom.

All runs great, but what a learning experience.