# 5.0 T5 behind GM SBC **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [March 21, 2011, 10:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/5-0-t5-behind-gm-sbc/210303 "2011-03-21T10:10:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![95dime](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/95dime/32/7514_2.png) [@95dime](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/95dime)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2011, 10:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/5-0-t5-behind-gm-sbc/210303/1 "2011-03-21T10:10:00Z")
alright, i’ve decided that the replacement trans for my truck (now #3 behind the sbc) is going to be a t5. i want to use the mustang t5 as it is stronger then the gm conterpart, and i dont have to mess with the 18\* tilt of the fbody trans. also opting to use the t5 as it is lighter and more plentiful/cheaper to find then other toploaders and can still put up with abuse decently. my question. is it easier to swap the input shaft to a gm input and can i redrill a stock gm bellhousing or is there not enough room for bolt holes? other option is to find a bellhousing specific for doing this with the correct pilot bushing and finding a clutch disc that will mate up(hopfully so i will not have to replace pp and flywheel). im also curious about the hydralics for this, do they use an internal throwout bearing that i could adapt to a 4an line or something? thanks for any info you guys may have on these transmissions. ---
**Author:** ![Boomin99GT](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boomin99gt/32/7306_2.png) [@Boomin99GT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boomin99GT)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2011, 10:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/5-0-t5-behind-gm-sbc/210303/2 "2011-03-21T10:23:48Z")
Not sure about most of what you asked but I’m about 99% sure T5’s use a cable for the clutch, no hydraulics. ---
**Author:** ![somedude](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecd19e/32.png) [@somedude](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/somedude)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2011, 11:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/5-0-t5-behind-gm-sbc/210303/3 "2011-03-21T11:33:32Z")
I don’t know if it is at all helpful to you but I have a T-56 from a LT1 with bellhousing and clutch if you want to go that route instead of a T5 ---
**Author:** ![95dime](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/95dime/32/7514_2.png) [@95dime](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/95dime)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2011, 12:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/5-0-t5-behind-gm-sbc/210303/4 "2011-03-21T12:19:53Z")
> [@somedude](#): > > I don’t know if it is at all helpful to you but I have a T-56 from a LT1 with bellhousing and clutch if you want to go that route instead of a T5 actually that is helpful as i originally wanted a t56 but found them to be hard to find. a little more rotational weight but the extra overdrive gear and a little more strength is nice. pm me the specifics on the stuff and a price. thanks man appreciate it. ---
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2011, 1:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/5-0-t5-behind-gm-sbc/210303/5 "2011-03-21T13:13:50Z")
there is someone on roclife selling a ls1 from an 01 vette with trans for \<$1300… > **[Roclife](http://www.roclife.org/forums/showthread.php?97208-2001-Corvette-powertrain-(long-block-manual-tranny-diff))** > > Roclife ---
**Author:** ![Karter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e480ec/32.png) [@Karter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Karter)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2011, 2:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/5-0-t5-behind-gm-sbc/210303/6 "2011-03-21T14:17:21Z")
I’ll sell you one of my glides. ---
**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2011, 3:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/5-0-t5-behind-gm-sbc/210303/7 "2011-03-21T15:03:07Z")
> [@travisn](#): > > there is someone on roclife selling a ls1 from an 01 vette with trans for \<$1300… > > [Roclife](http://www.roclife.org/forums/showthread.php?97208-2001-Corvette-powertrain-(long-block-manual-tranny-diff)) That won’t help at all unless he plans on going with a trans axle lol. ---
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2011, 3:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/5-0-t5-behind-gm-sbc/210303/8 "2011-03-21T15:24:16Z")
lol, my bad. there is someone on roclife selling an ls1 from an 01 vette for \<$1000 thereifixedit.jpg ---
**Author:** ![somedude](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecd19e/32.png) [@somedude](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/somedude)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2011, 6:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/5-0-t5-behind-gm-sbc/210303/9 "2011-03-21T18:24:51Z")
> [@95dime](#): > > actually that is helpful as i originally wanted a t56 but found them to be hard to find. a little more rotational weight but the extra overdrive gear and a little more strength is nice. pm me the specifics on the stuff and a price. thanks man appreciate it. pm’ed. having the extra OD would be nice. + its always nice to say you have a 6 speed.