drive line opinions

[dctodd1313]

hey all ,im working on the body of my p-15 and starting to think ahead about engine and trans .i have a 49 dodge 230 ,i would like to put a t-5 trans in .my question is what is a good donor for the 5 speed? also any gearheads in pa that work on flatheads i would like to get work done to it to get as much power as possible.(lol)i like don coatneys pics of his flattie.

[Don Coatney]

Do a forum search as many answers to your questions can be found.

[dctodd1313]

thanks don i will do that,have a great weekend

[james curl]

Depending on the type of driving you are going to be doing, you should find a source of the manufacturing numbers and gear ratios used in the T-5 applications. You can change the rear shift tail-shaft for one from a S-10 pick up for the front location. The over drive ratios range from .63:1 to .86:1 while first gear ranges from 2.95:1 to 4.03:1. Motorbooks Workshop published a book called "How To Rebuild and Modify Your Manual Transmission" and it has an extensive section on the T-5 with the chart in the back for the different application of the T-5 and the gear ratios. From this information you can determine which car or truck to look for in the wrecking yard for the transmission that will be correct for your application. The book can be purchased from Barnes&Noble.

[Robert Horne]

Do a forum search as many answers to your questions can be found.

I had a list some time ago of possible T5s. The S10 about 1987 and older

may be a good choice. I believe the 1988 had the electronic speedometer.

These trans have a number like, 1352-033, 042, 055, 058, etc.

Shifter location is what to consider also. S10 near the center.

Camaro and Mustangs have T5s, but the shifter may be to the rear of the trans.

I am working on a "5speed, not T5" project right now, (over a year now).

that may be less modifications involved than a T5, (hope so, anyway)..