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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Engine/Drivetrain => Topic started by: Andcryr1 on May 12, 2010, 05:25:55 pm

Title: Transmission
Post by: Andcryr1 on May 12, 2010, 05:25:55 pm

Hey everyone....first post. Recently bought 83 K10 4x4 with 350 motor and 4 speed trans. Getting ready to rebuild engine and would like to put different trans in. Current one has extremely low 1st gear. Would like to put a 5 speed in, but not sure how or what to do. Any advice?

Title: Re: Transmission
Post by: bgctrading on May 12, 2010, 08:34:08 pm

It basically bolts right up may have to fab up a cross member and shorten drive shaft. A hyd clutch will be in your future more than likely as well.

Title: Re: Transmission
Post by: Andcryr1 on May 13, 2010, 02:30:14 pm

Any specific 5-speed trany I should use?

Title: Re: Transmission
Post by: DnStClr on May 14, 2010, 05:00:51 pm

A popular swap to a 5 speed is the New Venture 4500. Kinda expensive tho.

http://nv4500transmissions.com/general-information/index.htm