C5 drivetain in an 80?
03-06-2003, 08:19 PM
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C5 drivetain in an 80?
I came across a totalled 2000, the owner wants 3k for the drivetrain, which is cherry. Is it worth the headaches to try and put it in my 80?
03-06-2003, 09:00 PM
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Re: C5 drivetain in an 80? (patsnitrovette)
I don't think Jeff did the entire drive train, just the engine. To my knowledge, installing the rear end mounted transmission would be very difficult to impossible. I was planning on installing an LS1 in my 80 one day, I still may, but with 4L60E or 4l80E. Should get the same bang for alot less trouble.
Rich, if I were you I would jump on that deal, especially if you are confident the stuff is good. You could sell the drive tube, tranny and rear end for $3k or more. IMO a slightly used LS1 is well worth $3k.
Rich, if I were you I would jump on that deal, especially if you are confident the stuff is good. You could sell the drive tube, tranny and rear end for $3k or more. IMO a slightly used LS1 is well worth $3k.
03-06-2003, 09:27 PM
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Re: C5 drivetain in an 80? (71,454,4spd)
I don't think Jeff did the entire drive train, just the engine. To my knowledge, installing the rear end mounted transmission would be very difficult to impossible. I was planning on installing an LS1 in my 80 one day, I still may, but with 4L60E or 4l80E. Should get the same bang for alot less trouble.
Rich, if I were you I would jump on that deal, especially if you are confident the stuff is good. You could sell the drive tube, tranny and rear end for $3k or more. IMO a slightly used LS1 is well worth $3k.
Rich, if I were you I would jump on that deal, especially if you are confident the stuff is good. You could sell the drive tube, tranny and rear end for $3k or more. IMO a slightly used LS1 is well worth $3k.
03-06-2003, 09:37 PM
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Re: C5 drivetain in an 80? (Metal_Wulf)
Not only are you going to have clearance issues with the tranny in the back, but since the C5's have a longer wheelbase the torque tube will need to be shortened. I don't know if you have ever seen one, but it looks like a pain in the butt to mess with.
But I would say go for it.
But I would say go for it.
03-06-2003, 09:48 PM
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Re: C5 drivetain in an 80? (70 LS1)
heres an idea of whats involved but its a camaro instead.youll see the torque tube. http://www.badassride.com/images/Scr...s/Tyler_50-50/
03-07-2003, 01:47 PM
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Re: C5 drivetain in an 80? (RICHBLACK80)
It'd be much easier to put a TA/Camaro engine/trans in there than the c5 transaxle. . . I'm still working on mine. . . Hardest part so far has been getting the driveshaft out! (still working on that)
03-07-2003, 02:07 PM
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Re: C5 drivetain in an 80? (Gameshow Bob)
I think the editor of Vette magazine has an ongoing project with putting an LS1 in a 76. The project has been on hold for a while, but I recall it can be done but with a lot of fabrication, cutting and welding.
03-07-2003, 02:46 PM
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Re: C5 drivetain in an 80? (RICHBLACK80)
That's a screamin' deal for the drivetrain. As mentioned earlier, you could double your money on this easy. As for the conversion, you better be a killer fabricator to do this. My neighbor is doing this same install on a '69 Mach 1 with Z06 running gear, and all that's left of the Ford is the body shell. Watch out for a lime green fastback, coming soon to a Norcal 'hood...
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03-07-2003, 07:04 PM
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Re: C5 drivetain in an 80? (RICHBLACK80)
Thanks to all for the input, but the deal went bust. I guess I'd rather keep it simple anyhow. Maybe a stroker?... Hmmm. :banghead:
03-07-2003, 09:25 PM
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Re: C5 drivetain in an 80? (RICHBLACK80)
Thanks to all for the input, but the deal went bust. I guess I'd rather keep it simple anyhow. Maybe a stroker?... Hmmm. :banghead:
03-07-2003, 11:17 PM
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Re: C5 drivetain in an 80? (RICHBLACK80)
I understand. To be honest with you, anyone letting a C-5 drivetrain go for $3-5k is getting shafted. (excuse the pun) Parts wise it is worth much more. I have seen totaled C-5's auctioned for $5- 10k easy.