How much does a typical T5 conversion cost, including all the parts? I'm planning to do this myself sometime. Can't go for a T56 because I don't plan to keep this car for a lot longer.

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'88 IROC 305 TPI
Gutted airboxes
160 degree T-stat
Advanced base TPS voltage
Relocated IAT sensor
Momo steering wheel
Ram-air setup coming soon
Flowmaster muffler
Taylor SpiroPro wires
Accel cap and rotor

 

Why swap it then? Automatic cars are worth more money to the average person.

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1991 Camaro Z28
5.7L 5-Speed (originally 305)
13.25 @ 107.18 MPH
Southern California
Member: SoCal 3rd Gen F-Bodies
Webmaster: SoCal F-Bodies
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I used to think that too until I started shopping around for a 5spd IROC and found that they cost at least $1000 more than auto cars. Very few Camaro owners actually know the difference in cams, so that would not be the reason. I suspect the manual car is a blast to drive compared to the crappy auto which feels more like a 4 cylinder hopped to go fast.

I just want a decent 305 TPI 5spd Camaro b/w 88 and 91, for around $3000. Is that too little? I don't think so. It doesn't have to be showroom condition. Just looking for something clean and well kept.

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'88 IROC 305 TPI
Gutted airboxes
160 degree T-stat
Advanced base TPS voltage
Relocated IAT sensor
Momo steering wheel
Ram-air setup coming soon
Flowmaster muffler
Taylor SpiroPro wires
Accel cap and rotor

 

Well, I bought this...



( The Camaro, Not the Vette )

...for 1400, I imagine For 1600 I could Install a T5, or even a T56, Without Much trouble

That Work For ya?


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60 Ranchero - Project ( Money Hole )
85 Z28 LG4 - Daily Driver
**Mods**
MSD Superconductors
14" Open Element
KYB all around

 

$1400?? That much for a lowly T5? Man, if the T56 costs only a few hundred more, rather go for that.

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'88 IROC 305 TPI
Gutted airboxes
160 degree T-stat
Advanced base TPS voltage
Relocated IAT sensor
Momo steering wheel
Ram-air setup coming soon
Flowmaster muffler
Taylor SpiroPro wires
Accel cap and rotor

 

It all depends on what you get and how you get it. If you find a complete t-5 parts car and can make good profit on the parts you may get it for nothing or if you take your risk buying uses parts you could end up at around $1000. I bought everything (with a 5000 mile clutch and rebuilt a year ago) I needed minus pedals for $550, then the mast. cylinder leaked so I bought a whole new set of hydraulics for $120. The flywheel blued on me so I replaced that and the clutch for about $300. I could of gotten away with the $550 but it was more worth it to me just for it to be reliable. T56 swaps also can be had for about $1200 - $2000 depending on what you buy and how you buy it.

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1984 WS6 Trans Am Hartop
Former L69 Car under restoration
1984 WS6 Trans Am T-top car
4-bolt main 350, headers, Holley 650, T-5 and 3.23's.
Daily driver and restoration

 

Also, if you plan to sell it to a young kid the manual will get your more money. Most people that are younger are amazed with manuals however guys who are 45+ are usually tired of shifting and want the car to do it for them.

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1984 WS6 Trans Am Hartop
Former L69 Car under restoration
1984 WS6 Trans Am T-top car
4-bolt main 350, headers, Holley 650, T-5 and 3.23's.
Daily driver and restoration

 

1400 For The Car Dork


I have a T5 Sitting In My garage, But its going in the Ranchero



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60 Ranchero - Project ( Money Hole )
85 Z28 LG4 - Daily Driver
**Mods**
MSD Superconductors
14" Open Element
KYB all around