Three generations of transmissions. From the top, A '62 borg-warner 3sp + overdrive with the non-synchro 1st gear. Middle, an all-synchro Saginaw 3 speed. Bottom, a T-5 hybrid 5 speed. I say hybrid as the front end of the transmission is a Camaro- type with .63 overdrive, the rear of the tranny is of course the desired (for those of us desiring the forward shift position) shifter location from the S-10 truck. This positions the shifter in the middle of the floor rather than in the seat area (for us bench-warmers).
Here\'s another view , notice the fine spline input of the T-5, and the overall length comparison. Those of us going from earlier to later model transmissions will need to have our driveshafts shortened.
I honor all those who have blazed the trail for us, notably the beloved Jack Halton. Jack was one of the first people I knew who were retrofitting these modern 5 speeds to work in our old vehicles. There remains work to be done, for example, working out a myriad of clutch packages for future retrofitters.
Thanks to all, Cosmo.
