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38bill · 02-18-2019, 03:08 PM

Been running 15 years with my T5/59AB flathead and I love it. Wasn't a simple swap but it wasn't rocket science either. (Full disclosure: My ride is a pickup and its much easier to work on than a car). I used the S10 T5, open driveshaft conversion and a 3:54 rear gear. Yes the S10 1st gear is a little low but with my taller tires and the 3:54 its very drivable and overdrive is a joy. PS: I already had juice brakes.

02-18-2019, 03:08 PM	#18
38bill Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,166	Re: Opinion on T5 drivability Been running 15 years with my T5/59AB flathead and I love it. Wasn't a simple swap but it wasn't rocket science either. (Full disclosure: My ride is a pickup and its much easier to work on than a car). I used the S10 T5, open driveshaft conversion and a 3:54 rear gear. Yes the S10 1st gear is a little low but with my taller tires and the 3:54 its very drivable and overdrive is a joy. PS: I already had juice brakes.