what would be an easier conversion?
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From: Newmarket Ontario Canada
Car: 1990 IROC
Engine: Tree Fiddy
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 3.23
what would be an easier conversion?
Hey guys, have 2 options. ive wanted a camaro, and i want to go for a 350, but i want a 5 speed. would it be easier to convert a 350 auto to 5 speed, or 5 speed 305 into a 350? thanks guys
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From: Cary, North Carolina
Car: 1992 RS
Engine: Carbed 350
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.42 posi
Re: what would be an easier conversion?
Easier to swap a 350 into a 5 speed car - that way you already have pedals, no need to drill out firewall for pedals, etc.
BUT - the 350 will kill the 5speed sooner or later - that's why GM never offered a 5speed in a 350 car - it won't hold up long. Best thing is getting a 5 speed car, swap the 350 AND a T56 manual from a 4th gen. The T5 will last for awhile if you baby it, allowing you time to save/find a T56.
BUT - the 350 will kill the 5speed sooner or later - that's why GM never offered a 5speed in a 350 car - it won't hold up long. Best thing is getting a 5 speed car, swap the 350 AND a T56 manual from a 4th gen. The T5 will last for awhile if you baby it, allowing you time to save/find a T56.
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From: Lawrence, KS
Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)
Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)
Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
Re: what would be an easier conversion?
Welcome, James 94, to TGO.
I've been running a non-WC behind a 350/330 for a number of years without difficulty. I suggest, based on my own experience, that if you drive in a reasonable, law-abiding manner the trans will last as long as if it were fronted with a 305. Driving your car hard is, of course, a different story.
JamesC
I've been running a non-WC behind a 350/330 for a number of years without difficulty. I suggest, based on my own experience, that if you drive in a reasonable, law-abiding manner the trans will last as long as if it were fronted with a 305. Driving your car hard is, of course, a different story.
JamesC
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