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By junkyardjeff - 14 Years Ago
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I am thinking about putting a 272 in my 37 Chevy p/u and would like to retain the S10 T-5 if possible so would I need the 3 or 4 speed truck bellhousing.
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By ray - 14 Years Ago
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The bell housing for the 4 speed HD tranny bolts are about 8 1/2" between. The top bolts for the three speed tranny are 5 1/4" center to center. My guess is you need the T-5. Somewhere I read an article on how to mod the bell housing but where.
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By gritsngumbo - 14 Years Ago
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Using a Mustang T-5 behind the Y-blocks is a fairly common mod for the trucks. The 3 speed bell housing can be modified to fit the
T-5. Check out John Mummerts site for more info. Don't think the S-10 T-5 are a good fit, but many use the S-10 T-5 tail housing to move the shiftier forward enough to clear the seat.
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By junkyardjeff - 14 Years Ago
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I do have a mustang T-5 and can use both to build one to my liking.
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By Pete's Panel - 14 Years Ago
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This site has a step x step pictorial on fitting a S10-T5 behind a Y-block http://www.badgerlandf100s.com/ Go to lefthand menu "tech corner" then T5 install.
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By carl - 14 Years Ago
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Jeff The truck bellhousing i have is 81/2 between bolt holes so must be a hd 4 speed. Carl
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By junkyardjeff - 14 Years Ago
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When I get back from Florida I will measure the T-5,years ago I ran into someone who bolted a ford 4 speed with granny trans to a 235 so I think a GM T-5 should bolt to the truck Y block bellhousing if what I was told was the truth.
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By charliemccraney - 14 Years Ago
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The Chevy pattern looks similar but is different. It will not bolt directly to the bellhousing. You will need to adapt or modify the bellhousing or transmission.
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By junkyardjeff - 14 Years Ago
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I will most likely use the mustang trans with the S10 tail shaft.
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By salf100 - 14 Years Ago
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If you use the mustang T-5 then you need the bell housing from a 3spd truck (y-block). If you decide to use an S-10 T-5 then you need the bell housing from a 3 spd car (1950's) Y-block.
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