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Old September 23rd, 2013, 05:46 PM
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Finally got my t5. It's out of an 85 v8 camero. I'm getting all my ducks in a row before I start getting the old tranny out. I've built my shifter relocater. and I'm ready to order my clutch and new pressure plate. Here is where I get confused. I know I have to change out my clutch disk to a 26 spline and figure i'll change out the pressure plate at the same time. Well NAPA say's they have to sell me both clutch kits one for my 305 and on for the camero. I will use the pressure plate from the 305 kit and the clutch from the camero kit. Another parts house said just get a Camero clutch kit and it will bolt right up they think. I have read on the forum I will need to mill the hub on the Camero disk. If anyone can help I will be forever in their debt. Also I have a WW Stromberg Carb in good shape if anyone is in need.
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Old September 23rd, 2013, 10:57 PM
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Well NAPA say's they have to sell me both clutch kits one for my 305 and on for the camero. I will use the pressure plate from the 305 kit and the clutch from the camero kit. Another parts house said just get a Camero clutch kit and it will bolt right up they think. I have read on the forum I will need to mill the hub on the Camero disk. If anyone can help I will be forever in their debt.
Most parts places will go straight to the 305 v8 and pretend you miscounted the cylinders. Thus the advice to just buy the one kit.

I know they have sold just the clutch disc in the past, so I don't know why they would insist on selling an entire kit.
I would make sure that when they talk 305 that they are looking at a GMC only 305v6.

I know I bought a disc for my 305, but I also know that the company doesn't produce it anymore (although it is a simple swap of the cone, if you have a press). As for the Camaro disc, no direct personal knowledge so I don't have any idea.
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Old September 25th, 2013, 09:33 PM
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Another parts house said just get a Camero clutch kit and it will bolt right up they think.
I think so too. Pressure plate bolt patterns are pretty well standardized, and I believe the 305 flywheel takes the "11 inch" size which is actually 12-5/8" across. If your Camaro kit is an 11 inch, the bolt circle should be good for the V-6. Your other concern is the finger height, as that determines which release bearing you have to use. Take a look at the Camaro kit and check the pressure plate.

You are already aware of the modification you will need to do on the disc hub. A rebuilder can put together a correct 26 spline disc for the GMC, but you aren't going to find one at a parts store.

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Old September 26th, 2013, 03:23 AM
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Here is how I look at it. If the clutch was still good simply get a 10.5 or 11 inch 26 spline disk and remove enough or the hub to clear the pilot bushing. Both sizes work with the pressure plate. Not all hubs are the same some may only need a little bit removed some more. You can get a disk and new throw out bearing for about 80.00 bucks. You can also get a pilot bearing that has the same ID and OD but is .125 thinner this usually is enough on these gmc flywheels for most disks. Sorry I did not respond to your pm but it is hard for me to encourage the use of these POS transmissions. Barry
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Old September 27th, 2013, 02:59 PM
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Barry is right. If you can find a "real" parts store (or better yet, a clutch rebuilder) that will sell you only the disc, you should be able to use it with your present pressure plate.

That's exactly what I did when I installed my POS T-5 12 years ago that hasn't given me a moment's worth of trouble since then.

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Old September 27th, 2013, 03:18 PM
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It is getting harder to do this with the parts stores that only sell kits, but you can buy disks online.
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Old September 27th, 2013, 05:26 PM
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Thanks guys
I have found a shop that I can get a **** made, flywheel turned and balanced and get mydriveshaft turned all at the same time. Price for all is around $200.00. Again thanks
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