T-5 or 3 speed O.D. if you had the choice, behind a 289 ??

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on my truck build, I'm still undecided on what tranny I should run... old school tells me the 3 speed... for you guys that have done the 5 speed, is it that much more driveable than the 3 sd OD ???

Posted on Jul 23, 2012, 6:55 PM
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