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May 15, 2003 | 08:20 PM

327bird

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v6 tranny

I was just wondering if the 3.1 5 speed is a T5 and if it can be used for a v8. thanks.

May 15, 2003 | 08:27 PM

lockdude

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It is a T5, but from what I'm told, the input shaft is smaller.

May 15, 2003 | 11:31 PM

Doward

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Car: 1988 Chevy Camaro Hardtop

Engine: Turbocharged/Intercooled 3.1

Transmission: World Class T5 5 Speed

T5, yes.

Woerk on a V8? No. Different input shaft.

May 16, 2003 | 07:24 AM

TechSmurf

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Car: '99 Trans Am, '86 Camaro

Engine: LS1, Scrap

Transmission: T56, T5

Axle/Gears: 3.42 Stock ZT, 3.42 Open

And if you're thinking about getting a custom clutch and pilot to get around that, think again. The torque ratings on a V8's T-5 are horrible enough (ever wonder why chevy never officially put them behind L98s?).. the torque ratings on the V6's T-5 are even worse. If that V8 is producting any decent power, it would snap a V6's T-5 like a twig.