T5 to Olds Rocket

I'm wanting to swap the 3spd. from my '54 Olds Super 88, to a GM F-body T5 5spd. trans. My mill is a 324 and I was planning to go the route of an Eelco transmission adapter.

I'm wondering if anyone here knows of how this is done. Can I use the same clutch assembly? Do the splines match up? I know I'll need to modify the adapter to accept my original throwout fork.

Thanks.

 

You may need a new clutch disc to mate to the trans, along with a pilot bearing, and I'm sure theres more than that, but I'm drawing a blank right now.

Why you gettin rid of the 3 spd? Those are hard to come by and desirable to the Rocket guys.

 

Why you gettin rid of the 3 spd? Those are hard to come by and desirable to the Rocket guys.[/quote]
I concur, keep us updated on the 3sp, might make a nice replacement for a tired lasalle 3sp in my friends 31 sedan with olds power and it fits the theme, (he has driven the car since the 60's and the newest part is 1958!

 

these guys seem to have their stuff together. check em out
http://www.transmissionadapters.com/

 

I used the eelco adapter on my caddy and it worked out real nice.

 

Hi ,
I have new alum bells for early Olds 303,324,371,394, that accept muncie or T5.
Many other new parts: High torque starters
Front mounts for Olds to Ford
Roller timing sets
New roller rockers
Header flanges
Olds to Ford Trans adaptors
Custom cams
Aluminum flywheels being made now
Forged pistons
Stroker kits
To many parts to list must call Ross Racing Engines
330-544-4466

 

GOATROPER02 I sent you a PM. Good to have another Rocket person here.

Eric