85' 2 wd 4 speed to 5 speed

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Nov 11, 2011 | 10:56 AM

Challenger

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From: Norcal

85' 2 wd 4 speed to 5 speed

I just bought an 85 2 wheel drive pickup with a 22r in it and a 4 speed trans. I want to switch the trans to a 5 speed. did they make a 5 speed for 2wd in 85 or do I need a later model 5 speed?

Nov 11, 2011 | 06:47 PM

85TurboRunner

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Yes there was a 5spd in '85 for 2wd trucks.

The one I took out of my project truck was a W52 and it was 5spd.

Nov 11, 2011 | 07:15 PM

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From: socal

Is the 5speed the same as the 4 w/ an overdrive or does it just bring your ratios closer? I actually like the idea of fewer gears so long as high gear still has the same ratio.