Tremec 5 spd conversion complete

Discussion in 'U-shift em' started by concordyank, Nov 17, 2008.

  1. concordyank

    concordyank Member

    Almost ready to take it for a spin, new tunnel complete. Tranny went in perfect..
     

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  2. DaWildcat

    DaWildcat Platinum Level Contributor

    VERY slick, and excellent metalwork. What are that trans and axle ratios?

    Devon
     
  3. 70sLark

    70sLark Well-Known Member

    I feel for your tires, then your wallet, then your next set of tire and so on ;)
     
  4. kick71

    kick71 Mike

    VERY COOL.
    I'm drooling like Homer Simpson and donuts............................
     
  5. concordyank

    concordyank Member

    Devon thanks, Im lucky to have a good friend that knows how to work metal and weld. The Trans is a temec TKO 600 with a 1st 2.87 2nd 1.89 3rd 1.28 4th 1.00 and 5th .64. Havent got around to the rearend yet, but planning on 3.55 or 3.73 .
     
  6. DaWildcat

    DaWildcat Platinum Level Contributor

    With ratios like that, I'd give up my VP trans. And that's like taking my right arm from me!

    Devon
     
  7. 71skylark3504v

    71skylark3504v Goin' Fast In Luxury!

    Very, Very Nice. :beer

    You still couldn't make me give up my 200r4 though:TU:
     
  8. gstewart

    gstewart Well-Known Member

    excellent work! u must have log arms as that shifter handle looks quite short.
     
  9. 70sLark

    70sLark Well-Known Member

    Yea he needs a Crash n Burn style shifter where you gotta cut a hole in the roof for it to fit ;)
     
  10. DaWildcat

    DaWildcat Platinum Level Contributor

    I'll bet the Tremec's got a pretty short throw, though.

    Devon
     
  11. Bar50

    Bar50 Well-Known Member

    Did you use an OEM bell housing? I was wondering about a T5 from a mustang or F-body, but, I read somewhere the mounting holes were canted 15 degrees. You used a TKO, was it a kit? What shifter did you end up using?
    Thanks.

    Looks good!
     
  12. concordyank

    concordyank Member

    Bar50 I used a OEM bellhousing and bought the TKO kit from Classic Motorsports group. Check their website, they offer complete kits that come with all you will need, even set you up with a new drive shaft with correct yolk and u-joint..it came with a hurst shifter with your choice of handle... John
     
  13. austingta

    austingta Well-Known Member

    Really nice set-up. How did y'all roll that lip like that? Did you replace the tunnel, or were you able to do that in the car?
     
  14. racenu

    racenu Well-Known Member

    very nice job, now the big question...is the carpet goin a fit? I'm actually serious cause with my richmond 5 spd conversion the hump had major mods (got alot bigger) and i just ordered new carpet but worried i'll come up short on the sides by the door sills? Gord
     
  15. austingta

    austingta Well-Known Member

    The carpet did fit... see post #1.
     
  16. racenu

    racenu Well-Known Member

    thanks Frank, missed that photo.....
     
  17. concordyank

    concordyank Member

    I bought a non console 4spd floor hump from National Parts Depot for a chevelle and a friend made up a piece for the top of the tunnel and welded it together to try and get a cleaner factory look.
     
  18. concordyank

    concordyank Member

    Thankfully the carpet just fit. To fit the tranny the tunnel had to get alittle taller and longer for clearance. John
     
  19. marcflag

    marcflag 70 GS455 clone

    Is the shifter in the same location for a consolette car???
     
  20. marcflag

    marcflag 70 GS455 clone

    As anyone here ever used the Keisler kit??If yes how much is it and does it cover all the parts needed?
     

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