Hey guys,

I just started a manual conversion in an 82 Vette. Doing everything backwards, I already bought the pedals,... refurbished them, and installed them along with a master cylinder. Now heres the problem. I originally had the intent of rebuilding a T5 World Class Borg Warner out of a late 80's Camaro to be installed in this Vette. The car is supposed to be a fun budget project so I really don't want to spend $1500+ on this conversion. I am concerned that the T5 won't hold up to the type of driving I intend to use it for. I have plans to build a SBC 350 that will make 350 horsepower, and probably around the same amount of torque. Not all that violent but a sufficient amout of power. The rear is being switched to a 3.70 posi. Now heres the thing,... I don't intend on using the car for racing but I want to be able to take it to the track once or twice a year.... I also like to leave rubber on the ground now and again.

I was hoping to save money on the rebuild by doing it myself in school, and also to gain the experience and the grade. I am leery of spending too much on parts if its going to be done in school for obvious reasons.

Anyway,... Not really sure what my other options are... 5 or 6 speed is fine... I need the overdrive option. Do they sell the parts at a reasonable price to strengthen up this transmission or are my options limited???

Thanks again

Dan

Dan,

I really hate to see anyone waste their hard earned money. A T5 and a healthy V8 is a bad combination in any vehicle.

Dan,

I really hate to see anyone waste their hard earned money. A T5 and a healthy V8 is a bad combination in any vehicle.

That bad huh???

bump,...

That bad huh???

YES!

That bad huh???

Kind of like the Saginaws of the 5 speed world:)

What was that other corvette trans, the 4+2, what a winner that was.

The 82 would have had the GM version of the Super T-10, the aluminum main case T-to. Not very strong but better than that T-5.