need your opinion if s10 t5 tag #145 will be ok . im using the stock overdrive rear the engine is flathead merc with cam and 4 barrel. just need to cruse, is this transmision ok?
This needs a bump. You should use the search feature on here too, it's pretty good. Search on "T5 Flathead" and I bet you'll get some good advice. Post up some pics of your car!
I had a built flathead in a lighter car, so the tag number means nothing to me. Filled with fresh ATF, the four cylinder T5 was wonderful. On level ground, I could start out in 2nd, the ratios were perfect. I had a 3.89 gear in back with 2:35 R 15 tires.
thanks for the advised search car is all gutted now. had to get mouse stuff out. and i dont know how to bump. thanks
The quick answere to your question is "probably". That tranny first gear is 3.76 which is generally preferred and it has a mechanical speedo drive...also preferred. Here are a few links to get you started. This very comprehensive page has some links incorporated at the end also: http://www.flatheadv8.org/ernie/ernie-t5.htm This is a chart showing ratios based on tag number: http://www.inliners.org/Jack/t5_page.html This last link is to a page with more links. It's from Vanpelt sales: http://www.vanpeltsales.com/FH_web/t5_fivespeed.htm One more tip for a newbie on searching. You might have better luck searching for info using Gooogle and throw the word "hamb" in there.
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