Allison in a K5?

[I Mow Grass]

A buddy of mine told if I do buy this '84 Blazer. When the tranny goes out (we all hope it doesnt) that I could put a Allison in it. Is this true? If so what model of it.

Cause he recently got 2 brand new only 100mi trannys off of a 06 Chevy thats had been totaled. An employee had pulled 3 of them out to go on a hauler. He didn't put the e-brake on and one rolled away hit the second one, then hit the first one the one that started it all just had front end damage. The other 2 one went head on with a 18 wheeler the other was flipped in a sludge pond. he got the trannys for 750 each. I kid you not

 

[Jishory]

it would be a ton of work electronics wise, why not just swap in a 4l80?

 

[resurrected_jimmy]

it would be a ton of work electronics wise, why not just swap in a 4l80?

X2 this would be a much better option IMO

 

[sandracer799]

even if you did figure out the electronics, I would think it would be way to long, making for a very short rear d-shaft.

 

[gmc4cw]

you are also going to have to do something with your floor or run a body lift. an Allison trans is huge. a new crossmember, driveshafts and exhaust would also be required. mating a transfer case to it is going to require some work unless you run the case that comes with it. but then you will need a driver drop front axle. Get a ford high pinion dana 60.

starting to sound like a lot of work? it is.

 

[I Mow Grass]

Yup same thing I never thought about it being a whole lot longer. Well they were gunna be free. I just hope the tranny doesnt go out. Thanks for all the input

 

[gmc4cw]

Yup same thing I never thought about it being a whole lot longer. Well they were gunna be free. I just hope the tranny doesnt go out. Thanks for all the input

if its free grab one. you never know, you might find a use for it. or someone might buy it.

 

[I Mow Grass]

Yeah, it would be bad, 6.2 Detroit with a Allision.. awesome.