i've got an 88 k5 with a 700r4 which is about to crap out on me. anyone got any tips on swapping to a sm465 manual? will it bolt up to the old tranny mount and np208 transfer case? any help is appreciated. thanks

 

Man I wouldn't be supprised if it would be a direct interchange bieng a Chevy and all, but one way to find out is to visually compare the two settups. Look at one with your 700R4 and one set up with the rock crusher. When I do this sort of thing I take a tape measure with me and compare crossmember locations between the two 1st. Over all tranny length will definately be a major factor. As far as whether a SM465 will bolt up to a NP208, don't know, but a visual comparison should tell you as well. Might need a special aftermarket adapter to connect the two. It's a Chevy, you know someone has done this already!

 

yeah, i guess its a really popular swap, but i couldn't really find any info on it. I did find out that the pedal assembly just bolts right in and when i had my carpet up to weld in new floors, the transmission tunnel had the outline where to cut for the shifter. so i guess its a pretty easy swap. just gotta find everything i need at the bone yard and remember to bring a tape measure. thanks.

 

well, my tranny's getting worse, so im off to tha bone-yard tomorrow morning to get everything i need. from what i found out all i need is the tranny, bellhousing, shifter, pedal assembly, and linkage, and of course a new clutch. i think thats it. wish me luck, i may need it. im a body man pretending to be a mechanic[8D] anyone want a 700r4 for a rebuild?

 

well, no luck. all the trucks there were automatics[:@]. off to ebay i go! it is kinda funny how there were only about 15 chevy trucks there and about 200 fords.

 

That is pretty humorous that there were alot of ford's for sale. It sucks that you couldn't find whay you were looking for. You'll find it when it's time.