[59 el camino]

I need a bit of help identifying a Borg Warner T-10 that a friend gave me today. The build date apparently is 2-13-63. The body is marked T10-1c and has a part number of 3732212. The tail shaft housing is marked T10-7D and has a part number of 3813490. I hope to use this in my El Camino. Thanks for any assistance. 59EC

[redlightning]

Here is a thread with some info on one that I have.And Welcome to the forum.


T-10 Four Speed 1963 ???

[burnt olds]

sounds like you identified it already .
i got one that is a 62 ,mine is alum
its got the date stamped on it
says vet also
took it to a dealer ship and they confirmed it , but also said it was not on there parts list
saw the other statement about them being cast iron in 62 .
well what the $$$$ is it .
it came out of my uncles 62 vet .
any info

[techron]

it'll work in your el camino---BUT--don't be beatin on it, cause it aint that strong and a 59 elky is a big old tank!!!

[Bryan59EC]

Stick a TKO in there and beat the snot out of it

Just kidding----not sure the drive train will take the punishement either.

Need to see a pic of that thing---59 ECs rock!!!

Bryan

59 Elky-454HO/TKO 5-spd/AC/Tilt/4-wheel disc/PW/PB

Welcome

[59 el camino]

Your El Camino sounds great. Mine has been a daily driver so long that I don't think mine will ever be that good. I am pulling my 454 and turbo 400 out and going back to a 283 with the 4 speed. Also adding air. Already have disc brakes and power steering. Here in Idaho we tend to drive a long distance to get anywhere so the better mileage will be a blessing. The 283 has a Crane cam and three twos but is otherwise stock. I have not figured out how to post pictures yet but will soon.
Good to hear from you, John

[techron]

if you are going to run that trans behind a 283 you should be fine. behind a 454 would be a big mistake.

[rreruption]

hey brian how is that tko I was thinking about getting one but wasnt sure if they were worth the price?

[Bryan59EC]

John,
I grew up in Blackfoot,
Mom & Sis are in Idaho Falls.
Yep--lot of driving to get anywhere

Rreruption,

I don't really beat mine.
But I do know of several that beat the crap out of 'em in their Chevelles
One guy did an accidental 3-2 shift at the dragstrip (8000rpm+in a 454)
No damage to the trans---but bent a couple of valves.

TKO 500 has a extremely steep 1st gear-----3.27---500ft.lb torque
TKO 600 is a bit taller @ 2.91 (Ithink)--------------600ft.lb torque

Mine has the 3.27 first----and that 1-2 shift is real quick!!

Bryan