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MG MGB GT V8 Factory Originals Technical - Locating a BW T5

I'm new to the V8 conversion stuff, so please bear with my ignorance. I recently acquired an Olds 215 for my '74-1/2 B/GT. I could get a TR7 box from the same source but I don't want to tear up the tunnel enough to make it fit. The T5 seems more attractive. I know I want one from a Camaro-Firebird V8, but what years? I've called a few auto junk yards around here and they've never heard of these! Suggestions, please?

Thanks!
Allen Bachelder

Contact Dan LaGrou at D&D

http://www.aluminumv8.com/

He has just about everthing you will need for your conversion, T5 included!
Michael S. Domanowski

The T-5 you want will be from a 3rd generation (82-92?) Camaro or Firebird that came with the 305 V8.

It'll have a 26 spline input shaft and most likely have a 2.95 1st gear, which will work with the stock 3.91 rear end depending on cam, tire height, etc. The GM V6 T-5's have a 14 spline input shaft and higher 1st gears. The V6 S-truck T-5's have higher gears and also have the shifter further forward, so avoid those.

One word of caution, there's a 26 spline V6 4th generation F-body T-5 that was used with a different bellhousing. I think the post-92 V8s got a T-56.

Search back a few days and read a thread called "Got my T-5 today" or something like that - there are some good links there.

Good luck.
Glenn

Allen, unfortunately most of you junk yards now adays are turning into auto parts stores with clueless computer jockeys at the phones/counters. You need any post 1987'ish camaro or Firebird Manual trans. I would stick with 89-93ish?? I am not sure of they changed them at some point like the mustangs did.

Try www.car-part.com it is a online searchable database of most of the national wrecking yards.

OR call Dan and he will get you everything you need in one nice neat box!!
Larry Embrey

Edit to my previous post:

When I said the V6 T-5's have "higher" 1st gears, I was speaking in terms of numerically higher. Some of the V6 transmissions had a 4.03 1st (lower than the 2.95, but numerically higher).

Just stick with the 3rd genie F-body V8 T-5 and you'll be fine. There was a change from NWC (non-world class) to WC (world class) transmissions sometime in the late 80's. A WC T-5 would be the best, but the NWC should work - just not quite as strong, but strong enough for your engine. GM never put a T-5 behind anything bigger than the 305 CID engine.
Glenn

Wow - one day after my post I have lots of great answers and leads. Thanks a lot, guys!
Allen Bachelder

This thread was discussed on 18/10/2003

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