What are fair shop prices for this swap? I don't have the time to do this myself..I go to school full time and I need my tranny. What are some prices you guys have paid or heard of?

 

Yarnboy-

Quick question for you...

I see in your sig that you have an '88 IROC-Z w/ T5, 3.08 gear ratio... how does the car perform with the 5-spd, 3.08 setup?

I drove a 5-spd, 3.42 IROC and it was fast as HELL... so I am curious how you feel about yours?

I've got a '90 IROC-Z w/ 700R4, 3.08 gears and am planning on having a shop swap in a T5, so I'm very interested to know how much performance you feel you're gettin...

If it's not too great, I might swap in 3.42 gears along with the T5.

Thanks

-ONE2

 

my 89, wheni first got it had the 305 5spd 3.08 combo and it was nice...but not near as nice as what took its place

 

I'm in the same situation, no time and T5/clutch worn out.
My local trans shop says thay'll do the swap for approx. $400, so long as I supply the T56 trans. Now I'm trying to find a rebuilt T56 ***'y at a decent price. ManTrans. LLC on Ebay has them for $1900, but I'd like to find a cheaper oone nearby. It would be nice to find a shop that I can drive into and drive out with a new T56 at a good price. If I find one I'll post it.

 

I've got a 5 speed 305 TPI with 3.42 gears and it is pretty quick.
Not as quick as it should be due to a stock prom and modified motor. 14.7 @ 93mph.