turbo 350 swap
#1
TECH Apprentice
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2012
Location: shelbyville tn
Posts: 375
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
turbo 350 swap
I know this isn't the first time this question has been asked, I've used the search bar and cannot find the answer to my question, i have a 01 5.3 rcsb I'm tired of pulling the 60e and don't have the funds for a 80e, but i have a few turbo 350s laying around, i know i have to put the 5 speed tune in and need the flywheel spacer and prob make a new crossmember, but my question is, will a long tailshaft not require me to cut my drive shaft? thanks everyone
#4
TECH Resident
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: OH
Posts: 791
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
the th350 is shorter, but not sure how much. long tailshaft might make up for it. i know going 5 speed to th400 is same yoke and driveshaft lenth. you can get a 4l80 for a couple hundred bucks. i paid $220 for the flywheel and spacer to go old school tranny.
#5
TECH Apprentice
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2012
Location: shelbyville tn
Posts: 375
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
i work for a towing yard and we got parts laying around but no 4l60s or 80s, I've done this swap before in a 98 ls1 camaro. you can reuse the stock flex pate just gotta drill your own converter wholes and get the spacer
#7
Custm2500's Rude Friend
iTrader: (17)
I am not bashing you, but typically people go to a stronger trans. Someone that did an actual actual swap to a TH 350 may be difficult to find.
The Long Shaft TH350 will be your closest bet.
This is the first thing that pooped up in a google search.
Reference Manual: Chapter 2: Transmissions: Transmission Lengths
Good luck with swap!!! Hope this helps
The Long Shaft TH350 will be your closest bet.
This is the first thing that pooped up in a google search.
Reference Manual: Chapter 2: Transmissions: Transmission Lengths
Good luck with swap!!! Hope this helps
Last edited by 1FastBrick; 06-10-2012 at 06:41 PM.
Trending Topics
#9
TECH Apprentice
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2012
Location: shelbyville tn
Posts: 375
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I am not bashing you, but typically people go to a stronger trans. Someone that did an actual actual swap to a TH 350 may be difficult to find.
The Long Shaft TH350 will be your closest bet.
This is the first thing that pooped up in a google search.
Reference Manual: Chapter 2: Transmissions: Transmission Lengths
Good luck with swap!!! Hope this helps
The Long Shaft TH350 will be your closest bet.
This is the first thing that pooped up in a google search.
Reference Manual: Chapter 2: Transmissions: Transmission Lengths
Good luck with swap!!! Hope this helps