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5speed replace

Old Jul 25, 2011 | 07:23 PM
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5speed replace

I have 1983 Z28 with 305 HO and 5speed my trans was run dry so i need to put a trany in it what other trany from what years will fit
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Old Jul 25, 2011 | 08:31 PM
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Re: 5speed replace

83-92 F-body V8

6-cyl won't work.

Stick with one from L69 or LB9; avoid LG4 or TBI ones.

Consider a T-56 swap instead.
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Old Jul 25, 2011 | 08:42 PM
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Re: 5speed replace

If you stick w/ the T5, definitely stick w/ 88-up.
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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 12:36 PM
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Re: 5speed replace

why
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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 01:28 PM
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Re: 5speed replace

Check the sticky at the top of the page for pertinent info on the T-5.

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