v8 t5 in a v6?
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From: El Paso tx
Car: 1984 Firebird S/E
Engine: 2.8 carbed
Transmission: Warner T5 5 Speed
v8 t5 in a v6?
So I found a t5 for a v8 I know besides gears and bellhousing what else would change? Would it be worth putting into my car that's has a 2.8 that's mildly modded? What else would I need to make this wowork? Thanks in advance!
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From: Aridzona
Car: `86 SS / `87 SS
Engine: L69 w/ TPI on top / 305 4bbl
Transmission: `95 T56 \ `88 200-4R
Re: v8 t5 in a v6?
The clutch disc needs a 26 spline hub.
Other than making sure of good pilot engagement depth and V6 bellhousing, clutch, flywheel, hydraulics, and bellhousing, you're set. Well and correct VSS / speedo gear.
Other than making sure of good pilot engagement depth and V6 bellhousing, clutch, flywheel, hydraulics, and bellhousing, you're set. Well and correct VSS / speedo gear.
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From: El Paso tx
Car: 1984 Firebird S/E
Engine: 2.8 carbed
Transmission: Warner T5 5 Speed
Re: v8 t5 in a v6?
So pretty much just the disc and good pilot? It is manual trans already just I can't find a v6 version in my city.
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Re: v8 t5 in a v6?
There's SO MANY people looking to convert the other way, you can probably trade it for a 6-cyl box and a pile of jack. That's what I'd do in your situation. The gears are different, a 6-cyl will have trouble launching from a stop with V8 gears.
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Car: 89 Firebird Formula
Engine: 3500T
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 9 bolt/4.11
Re: v8 t5 in a v6?
I've used a V8 T5 with a V6 before. Just get a clutch disc for a 94+ 2.2 S10 or a clutch kit for a 93+ V6 F-body. V6 pilot bushing is a perfect fit already. The V8 T5 has great gearing but has very close ratios which may or may not be what you want.
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From: Henrietta NY
Car: 1984 Trans Am L69
Engine: Sniper EFI Powered 355
Transmission: WC T5 w/ Steel Support Plate
Axle/Gears: 3.42 10 Bolt Posi
Re: v8 t5 in a v6?
I would second this. V6 trans are all over the place.





