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Old 05-26-2008, 09:42 AM   #1
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Question its a good idea to put a 5 speed on a lt1?

guys I'm sick of burning automatic transmisions, I have rebuild the 4l60e of my 94 T/A, a few days ago a guy came to me selling me a 5 speed that came out of an 87 trans am with a 350 on it, I'm thinking it could be a GTA, but I'm not sure if it will hold together or if it will just break, I know that a t56 is the best option but I dont have the 1000 dollars that those are costing right now, and I dont want to rebuild the 4l60e so, a 5 speed for 250 bucks on a 94 lt1 should work?
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Old 05-26-2008, 10:48 AM   #2
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Re: its a good idea to put a 5 speed on a lt1?

In a nutshell no.


First, 350s never came with five speeds, is was probably a 305 in that Trans Am. 350 never came with 5 speeds because the extra trouqe would break the tranny in no time.

Therefore, if you want a manual instead of the auto, get the six speed, even though it will be more expensive and a fair amount of work to convert your car over.
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Re: its a good idea to put a 5 speed on a lt1?

I wouldn't recommend it... Save up for the t56 or do the rebuild on the auto
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Old 05-28-2008, 08:27 PM   #4
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Re: its a good idea to put a 5 speed on a lt1?

Third gen 5 speed trannies are weak and can't handle much more then stock power. I say do a performance rebuild on the auto it will shift super hard and fast and will be the most consistant.
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