PONTIAC 1979 Grand Am

[Racco]

What model 5 speed did you use?

borg warner t5 from an 87 trans am

 

[Racco]

Mind sharing what you used for a shifter boot between the console and the stick?

I have basically the same setup on my 2+2 and short of sewing something, I don't know what to do.

We made our own boot

 

[Don57]

Wow! Racco……...your car looks excellent! I'm loving the "trio" of pedals that you got going on there. What size engine?

 

[Racco]

Wow! Racco……...your car looks excellent! I'm loving the "trio" of pedals that you got going on there. What size engine?

The car has a 350 Pontiac that was rebuilt and installed by the previous owner. The motor has been reliable and surprisingly quick.
I just missed a chance to remove it and the engine. Next time

 

[Racco]

engine photo

 

[Doug Chahoy]

We made our own boot

Lokar has some nice boots

 

[Racco]

I’m using an upper and lower boot. The lower boot is attached to the floor and came with the aftermarket short shifter. The upper boot is leather and made in house

 

[olds307 and 403]

I am surprised the T5 is still alive, the best factory rating was 310 ft/lbs, biggest motor was the 305 TPI they dare put them behind. Either way an awesome car, one of my favorite G bodies.

 

[Racco]

I just rebuilt the t5 and the internals look weak. I think the transmission will last as long as I am gentle and don’t drop The clutch. I’m not 18 anymore😀

 

[olds307 and 403]

I just rebuilt the t5 and the internals look weak. I think the transmission will last as long as I am gentle and don’t drop The clutch. I’m not 18 anymore😀

I know a few guys with Olds 350's, they have gone through a few, hopefully it holds up.