5 speed trans question

clean8485

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I have a 1981 Iraqi Malibu with the 3 speed Saginaw manual transmission. Does anyone here know if there is a newer GM 5 speed transmission that will allow me to keep the shifter in the same location as it is with the 3 speed? I'm wondering if maybe there is an S10 5 speed with the same shifter dimensions as the 3 speed. Thanks in advance.
 

TURNA

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You may be able to use a T-5 with an S-10 shifter loction and an offset shifter.

My old Malibu had a Camaro T-5 with a S-10 tailshaft.

Came out in almost the same location but centered on the hump.

So with an offset shifter you might be able to do it.

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clean8485

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Turna, thanks for your response, and thanks for posting the photo. That's pretty much the situation that I'm hoping for. I'm wondering if I could install a 5 speed and keep the bench seat in the car.
 

TURNA

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Yes you can if you have the S-10 tail

A Camaro tail will set the shifter to far back.
 

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