Technical What Input shaft am I going to need for a T5/283?

I remember a buddy telling me about you needing world class jeep input shaft, is that true?


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for what

 

Give us some info if you ask these question

 

Just a simple T5 out of an S10 with the mechanical speedo being mated to a 283 Chevy in a Model A Coupe. I’ve been told the regular s10 shaft is too long but a certain jeep input shaft would work.


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All depends on which T5 you have. There are the s10, mustang, and camaro units.

 

They make a spacer if needed.

 

S10 will be non world class unless its 1993, may not hold up well behind a V8.

 

Or, shorten the pilot shaft and shorten the bearing retainer.

 

I'm doing the same thing and Big Deuce has the knowledge to lead you in the right direction.

 

spacer plate

 

I used the input shaft from a Jeep. The reason was clutch parts would be more readily available. I used a Chevrolet clutch, pressure plate from a mid 60's nova. I had to shorten the input shaft.
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What input shaft do you have now with the s10, the 14 spline? The tip of the pilot would need to be shorter, and speedway has a 10" clutch disk for 14 spline. I would urge against a S10 unit behind a v8 in a hot rod. They were rated at 240ftlbs is all, the gear set is very low and the weakest of all t5's.

 

Look at gear ratio esp 1 gear

 

I shortened the input shaft on mine.