So, i found a T5 for my trans swap, i am selling the th350 with swap kit btw, but the t5 is from a v6 rs and my buddy told me it would be worthless behind a 350 because its different than a v8 t5 is this true i just want to make sure because its only 200 bucks

 

Yes its true. The V6 T5 has a different spline count on the input shaft than the V8 T5.

 

Run from it like your pants are on fire. If anything find an 88+ world class. I run a non-WC behind my 350 and it's held up well, but I don't rod the car either.

JamesC

 

whats the worst that can happen with a v6 t5

 

Actually buying one.

 

only $200 isn't a good deal. $100 is a good deal.

input shaft is different but thats it.

If you know how to drive a regular T5 can last.

You can find guys with built 400s drag racing on a regular T5 with no problems and you can find guy with bone stock 305s that can trash a T5 daily.

speed shifting is the first no no
30in wide meats & 5k rpm drops are a no no too.

But get a WC if you can find one.

 

thanks for all the help ill tell him i wont be needing it

 

Also the V6 T5 has a really low 1st gear that the V8 models dont have. I'm using a T5 from a 4.3 powered S10 in my Trans Am. It has a lower 1st gear but I don't know if its as low as the V6 F-body unit. My TA used to be an automatic so it has 2.73 gears, the lower 1st gear works well with the 2.73 gear.

 

the spline count difference is really a moot point as a correct 10.5in sized and 14 splined disc is availible from mcloed to mate the v6 trans to a v8 pp/fw, i had one for a while it worked nice, but the low 1st gear and my 3.73 made it a ***** to drive at times, i later found a v8 trans with better 1st and overdrive ratios.

i also just used the dinky 9 inch v6 disc inside the v8 size pressureplate/flywheel... not for long enough to know durability tho

 

1st in a V6 T5 is useless for typical driving unless you wanna get moving quick

 

hmm good thing i didnt get it cuz the car is for sale