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    First Flathead build- need guideness

    OK so I got a line on Chevy T5 out of a 91 Camaro V8 with 111K. Couple of questions: 1. Does anyone know the gear ratio on them? The Mustangs and S10s are posted everywhere, but its difficult finding info on Camaros. 2. Are all V8 Camaros WC? The only way I can tell is by looking at the front...
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    First Flathead build- need guideness

    Here is another solution.... getting a salvage yard Mustang T5. Then adding a tailhousing that's meant for it.... http://www.moderndriveline.com/Technical_Bits/front-shift-T5-tailhousing.htm
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    First Flathead build- need guideness

    How about just getting rid of all the guess work and getting this kit with a 3.42 diff... http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Tremec-GM-TKO-5-Speed-to-1949-53-Ford-Flathead-Engine-Conversion-Kit,107160.html
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    First Flathead build- need guideness

    This looks good....
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    First Flathead build- need guideness

    However, contrary to my belief I thought the high rear end gear would provide quicker RPMs. But its the opposites. I should be trying to decide between 3.73 or 3.42.
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    First Flathead build- need guideness

    Half way down the page... What gear ratio is best for me? Has all the info we've been talking about.
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    First Flathead build- need guideness

    So you're saying I should be looking for an 83-84 Mustang, that has the 2.95 1st gear?
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    First Flathead build- need guideness

    I imagine the selector shaft would also need to by swapped over.
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    First Flathead build- need guideness

    Actually the WCT-5 were only in the Mustang GTs. If I look at a mid 80's Mustang and a mid 80's S-10, they are both the NWC and the gear ratio are similar....
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    First Flathead build- need guideness

    You are correct, I think those are called Word Class T-5. Those are much stronger. But I figured if I'm only 250hp, the WCT-5 would be overkill. Plus I think I would have to change the rear tail section from that of an S-10 anyway. I was quoted $150 from a junk yard with 15 S10's sitting on...
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    First Flathead build- need guideness

    I've been researching for about a month (this post is part of the research/homework). This is the first time I heard that the S10 is a poor choice. http://www.flatheadv8.org/t5-swap.htm If my build is too radical/unreliable, what would be a more reliable build? A 286?
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    First Flathead build- need guideness

    Brookville kit already comes with the 9". 3:50 seems a little high. How about 3:73 with the 5spd?
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    First Flathead build- need guideness

    Thanks for all the replies. Let me try and answer some questions.... Little about myself: I'm an ex-racer, I'm in Orlando, FL. I used to build and race Porsches, both 911s and 944s. I was/am always a little skeptical about having others work on my cars. So I like to do as much as I can. So I...
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    First Flathead build- need guideness

    Thanks I'll look it up. My plan is to be able to take it to a machine shop (probably Harold "Putt") tell him what machine work I want done to it. Then take it home and assemble it myself (with my 16yr old). Is there a list of typical performance machine work that's done to these engines?
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    First Flathead build- need guideness

    I'm in the planning stages of building a flathead for a Model A hot rod. Don't know much about them (which is why I decided to go this route). From my research, it seems it best to go with a late 8ba. Since everything will be replaced, with performance products, it doesn't really matter whether...
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