Getting ready to start my first restoration. Been reading and asking and often this is mentioned as the site for the best answers and best help. Working on a ’51 two door coupe with a 216 babbet, 3 speed with torque tube. I plan to crate the engine/trans/rearend and save it for whatever. I have a ’54 donor car with 235, positive oiler, hydraulic lifters and still stock bore. I want to perk up the 235 with a rumbling cam, hydraulic lifters, hard valve seats and maybe stronger springs, bore it ou 0.030, aluminum pistons, 4bbl carb, split cast headers, and HEI ignition. I want to install something like a 200R pre-electronic transmission and rear end from maybe a ’79-’81 Trans-Am. After reading your site for two days it appears you are the one with the answers. Am I correct with the 200R transmission, I believe you make an adapter plate and supply a flex plate for the torque converter. The R200 hooked to a rear end from a ’78 to ’81 Trans-Am could fill the bill?
I am building a 51 chev. pu and putting a 292 in , on a 1982s10 frame with possiable a 700R4 trany can you help me with things I need to know about what is the best set up I need drive shaft wheels rad. steering wheel seats A/C lights door handles rear end is the orginal 1982 rear but not sure what ratio. Is there a number on it to check? I want to stay with the same gauges who rebuilds? Would like to go with split man. and possible 1 or 2 four barrel carb. I know you have some body that has done this but I am having truble finding the info. I am looking also for fuel milage. Can you help.
Nick 1935buick@seidata.com
Mark,
Typically a T-5 from a 1983 – 1987 S-10 (Two wheel drive) with a 2.8 L V6 (NOT 4 Cyl) would be the most common choice.
You should use a disk from the same application.
Tom
By Mike, September 27, 2011 @ 10:20 pm
Getting ready to start my first restoration. Been reading and asking and often this is mentioned as the site for the best answers and best help. Working on a ’51 two door coupe with a 216 babbet, 3 speed with torque tube. I plan to crate the engine/trans/rearend and save it for whatever. I have a ’54 donor car with 235, positive oiler, hydraulic lifters and still stock bore. I want to perk up the 235 with a rumbling cam, hydraulic lifters, hard valve seats and maybe stronger springs, bore it ou 0.030, aluminum pistons, 4bbl carb, split cast headers, and HEI ignition. I want to install something like a 200R pre-electronic transmission and rear end from maybe a ’79-’81 Trans-Am. After reading your site for two days it appears you are the one with the answers. Am I correct with the 200R transmission, I believe you make an adapter plate and supply a flex plate for the torque converter. The R200 hooked to a rear end from a ’78 to ’81 Trans-Am could fill the bill?
By Tom, September 29, 2011 @ 12:57 pm
Mike,
YES, the 200 4R is the best trans but it is best combined with a 3.73 ratio rear axle (1983 – 1988 S-10 4WD).
Tom
By Nick Werner, April 15, 2011 @ 10:37 am
I am building a 51 chev. pu and putting a 292 in , on a 1982s10 frame with possiable a 700R4 trany can you help me with things I need to know about what is the best set up I need drive shaft wheels rad. steering wheel seats A/C lights door handles rear end is the orginal 1982 rear but not sure what ratio. Is there a number on it to check? I want to stay with the same gauges who rebuilds? Would like to go with split man. and possible 1 or 2 four barrel carb. I know you have some body that has done this but I am having truble finding the info. I am looking also for fuel milage. Can you help.
Nick 1935buick@seidata.com
By Tom, April 17, 2011 @ 7:52 pm
We can suppy engine exhaust and inlet manifold of your choice. Call to discuss your project.
Sorry, I’m not familiar with the S-10 frame useage.
By Mark wilson, February 10, 2011 @ 6:01 pm
Using your adaptor for the dodge truck with the t5,any particular model or year t5,and which clutch disc do you use? is it available thru you?Thanks.
By Tom, February 11, 2011 @ 12:40 pm
Mark,
Typically a T-5 from a 1983 – 1987 S-10 (Two wheel drive) with a 2.8 L V6 (NOT 4 Cyl) would be the most common choice.
You should use a disk from the same application.
Tom