Hi Everyone,
I've been searching around looking for info on doing a T5 swap in my '53 210 but almost everything I've found is for trucks. I've got a '53 210 with a 235 out of '59, three on the tree, and closed driveline. My plan is to hop up the 235 and switch to an open driveline. I have a spare 235 and '80 camaro rear end but I'm looking for info on which T5 I need. Swap Meet season is starting up here and I'm anxious to make some sparks fly.
Based on the posts I've read, here are my questions.
1) What bellhousing do I need? If I understand correctly. I'm assuming since I have a torque tube, the current bellhousing won't work.
2) Shifter location? Does the Camaro shifter location interfere the same as it would in a truck?
3) Electical vs Mechanical speedo? Is this only a concern when running the "stock" gauges?
4) Hydralic vs Mechanical clutch? I'd like to convert to a dual master cylinder. I assume if I go firewall mounted than a hydralic clutch would be needed or at least easier. If if go with the "piggy back" design and keep the stock brake and clutch mount, does it matter?
Sorry for the long post, but I've tried to research this as much as I could and I have a lot of questions.
