I would like to change my my 3 speed w/granny low for a 5 speed trans with OD. my truck is a 2wd swb 1980 c10. Current engine is a 250 inline 6 but will probably be swapped for a '96-'02 350 sbc. I have limited funds for doing this. I have heard that a t5 from from an s10 will work for this swap with just some cross member work. I also assume I will have to switch to a hydraulic clutch set up. I have changed a manual linkage to a hydraulic linkage b4 and it is not a problem. with this in mind has anyone made a conversion similar to this? also what other transmissions will this work from? by the way I have a two piece driveshaft if it matters. I have heard the s10 works because it has the correct tailshaft lengths. Any thoughts on this topic. i would like to avoid driveshaft modification if possible. I am fairly new to any transmision work beyond simple replacement and clutches. I did however however swap a 400 sbc and a t-4 into my old s10 that previosly had a 4 cylinder with a manual linkage. so I am ok with with crossmember building etc but would really like to avoid driveshaft modification especially with the two piece driveshaft. I would like to swap this in before the engine as my 250 runs very nicely and i want to spend lots of money on a ridiculous engine in the future. i just can't do it all at once. Please post your thoughts and sorry for the wordiness of this topic; I just wanted to give as much info as possible.
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