I'm planning to do a ls1 swap into my truck. Is it worth the extra time and money to convert my 82 C-10 305/350 to a t-56 or try to find a 4l60e tranny? which would have better street manners and drivability, fun factor? also how much harder would the 6-speed be to install, I wouldnt think it would be that difficult.
Thanks guys,
Scott
The 5 speed was fun for a while but when I had to drive in traffic every day with it I longed for an automatic. Now it's automatics all the time due to my location. If it was a track only or weekend driver I think I would have stayed with a manual.
See my truck data in the "My Garage" section here... http://www.ls1truck.com/forums/my-ga...tml#post191709
I agree. I have turned my truck into an all out project. 6 speed for me when I get the chance to yank the auto. You just cant have the fun with the auto that you can with a manual. However, if you are driving alot and in traffic, on your cell phone or eating in the vehicle alot then a manual really stinks. I bought a cheap awd auto subaru for my commuting and beating. Truck is for towing the boat, and having fun now.
If I was you I would do the 6 speed and buy a cheap beater auto. Plus if you can keep needless miles off your "fun" vehicle all the better!
Do a 6 gear.
'92 Fullsize, swb rc
5.3L/T56 conversion, comp XR275 HR cam .566/.568 lift 222/224 duration 112 lsa, crane dual springs, trick flow push rods, K&N Filter, Nelson Performance tune, Keisler shifter relocation kit, Boyd Coddington Smoothie II 18x8 235/55 up front, 18x10 295/45 out back, 2/4 drop, eaton lsd w/4.56 gears
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