did they ever make a 5speed syty?

2smokey

New member
someone tried to tell me they made some stock sy or ty with a 5 speed trans but iv never seen one does anyone have any input on this
 

(V)erciless

TURBO6
Re: did they ever make a 5speed syty?

It's amazing some of the things people think the Sy and Ty had! I had a guy tell my they made them V8s also...lol
 

jpalmer

New member
Re: did they ever make a 5speed syty?

Renz had one, it was a swap. he didn't like it and put an auto back in.
 

gkrcr882

SyTyless......for now!
Re: did they ever make a 5speed syty?

One of the few smart things GM did at the time. They realized that they didn't have a manual strong enough to withstand AWD and people dumping the clutch at 3K in these things. The autos have more "give" to them.
 

dgoodhue

BuSTeD 4.3
Re: did they ever make a 5speed syty?

One of the few smart things GM did at the time. They realized that they didn't have a manual strong enough to withstand AWD and people dumping the clutch at 3K in these things. The autos have more "give" to them.

GM didn't put 5 speeds behind 350 with the TPI because they couldn't handle it, they sure weren't going to put behind with AWD and more output.
 

SeattleSy#1255

Category 5 Conservative
Re: did they ever make a 5speed syty?

One of the few smart things GM did at the time. They realized that they didn't have a manual strong enough to withstand AWD and people dumping the clutch at 3K in these things. The autos have more "give" to them.

Too bad they never figured out that the 700r they put in our trucks weren't strong enough either. ;)
 

Robert Lone

MUTANT
Re: did they ever make a 5speed syty?

I've got a 6 spd Sy...somewhere...LOL

...and no, 2smokey it does not apply to your question...:tup:
 

2smokey

New member
Re: did they ever make a 5speed syty?

thanks alot guys this guy around my way tried to school me and say there was a stock 5 speed and i didnt think they had a 5 speed.but i guess he thinks his friends truck is a ty.far away from my truck he thought it was a clone but as soon as he got up close he put his foot in his mouth like a bitch.
 

MRKING

New Parts for Old Trucks
Re: did they ever make a 5speed syty?

Renz had one, it was a swap. he didn't like it and put an auto back in.

Good thing he did . A manual syty isnt the best performer , and that goes for 5 or 6 speed .:lol:
 

alwayscode390

pppssssshhhhhtttttttttttt
Re: did they ever make a 5speed syty?

I am SO happy to have a turbo vehicle with an automatic. Makes everything a lot easier than launching with a 2-step to create boost imo ---
 

2smokey

New member
Re: did they ever make a 5speed syty?

this truck is really starting to grow on me but it sucks because i need money and i dont really want to et rid of it because ill never find one again as easy as i got this one
 
Re: did they ever make a 5speed syty?

I thought you sold that Ty. That's what you posted on Blazinlow a week or 2 ago. Now it's for sale on there again??
 

2smokey

New member
Re: did they ever make a 5speed syty?

yea i was going to get rid of it to this kid from pa but it never went through so yea i still got it.its about to go on ebay
 

92ty201

New member
Re: did they ever make a 5speed syty?

i had a guy swear up and down on the cb radio one day that gn's came twin turbo only. i told him about my dads 87 and the 10 sec. one that by brother had, and he swore the were both fake gn's with just 3.8 regal motors and a single turbo... JAG OFF
 
Re: did they ever make a 5speed syty?

Just yesterday I had a guy in a car next to me tell me, "I havent seen one of those in forever, I used to own one... it came with a Corvette engine". He was so excited to see the Ty (and obviously clueless)that I did not have the heart or the time (late for work) to correct him. I just waved and shook my head.
 

andrewmp6

New member
Re: did they ever make a 5speed syty?

Some people are just dumb.I have a 68 mustang that is a california special people ask me all the time is it a Shelby or say Shelby didn't make a coupe.A twin turbo gn is kinda funny tho.The monte carlo did have a turbo for like 3 years and it was slower then a gn.
 

SloGN

9Sec Alky V6
Re: did they ever make a 5speed syty?

the monte carlo had the turbo option in 80-81 more in 81 than 80 same engine that was used in the turbo regals of the same yr.
 
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