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The TR-3550 is rated at 425 ft lbs. It's the same as the TKO, except that the TKO has a stronger output shaft, which raises it's rating to 525 ft lbs. I would think your trans should hold up just fine. rick schaefer wrote: > Replies to this message are sent to The Chevelle Mailing List > ------------------------------------------------------------ > > mike > Do you know the torque rating of the 3550 (?) Tremec? I've got one sitting in >the garage awaiting install in my 68 camaro. But its all on hold while I try to >decide on a motor for the camaro. Current thought is either 350 RamJet or a 330HP >Vortec 350 and add FI (holley commander 950) later or LT1. thanx > > ---------- Michael Pell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > Well, now that I've done it once, it seems pretty easy. :-) > > I thought I had to "lift" the tunnel, but turns out I didn't. And a > original 4sp tunnel would be even easier. > > All that that is required is a 26 spline clutch, and you must use the C6 > slip yoke on the driveshaft (free with TKO purchase). Your GM > bellhousing, fork, pilot bearing, etc will work. Oh, and of course an > opening for the shifter base. I'm not sure about driveshaft length, but > I think you'd have to have yours shortened a bit. > > Optionally, but recommended is a GM speedo adapter ($60), and a reverse > light switch ($16). > > And a cross member modification is most likely required. The GM Tremec > 5sp uses a standard TH400 trans mount, but I lowered my tailshaft by > 3/8" to get the top of the trans to clear the tunnel. > > I tried to add significant detail in my article at > http://www.chevelles.com/techref/web_pages/pell/Tremec/TremecInstallation.html > > Feel free to ask away. > Mike, > > Lojac wrote: > > > How difficult was the install? Did you have to buy anything else to > > get the tranny to work? There is a large list of options. What do > > you actually need? Thanks,Lojac > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: Michael Pell > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Sent: Friday, March 01, 2002 7:21 AM > > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Tremec Trannies > > Hi Lojac, > > I have the Tremec 5speed TKO in my Chevelle, behind a > > 550hp/550ft lb 454, and I love it. It's a very strong, > > great shifting trans, and is a true Overdrive. 5th is 0.68, > > whereas the Richmond is a 1:1 5th. The TKO version is > > rated at 525 ft lbs, where the Richmond is rated at > > 425-450ft lb. > > > > I've started a Tremec vs Richmond comparison, see it at: > > http://www.tremectransmissions.com/5sp_comparison.html > > > > The 5 speeds are used for drag racing, road racing, and even > > tow trucks. > > > > The Tremec 6 speed is a good trans also, and is rated at 425 > > ft lbs. The gear spreads aren't as good as the Tremec 5sp, > > and it's considerably larger in size. It would require > > modifications to your tunnel, where the Tremec 5 sp will fit > > in your tunnel without modifications (if you lower the > > tailshaft by 3/8"). > > > > See here for a very detailed account of my installation: > > http://www.chevelles.com/techref/web_pages/pell/Tremec/T > > emecInstallation.html > > > > Feel free to ask more questions. I'm a Tremec distributor, > > and have learned quite a lot about them. > > I can also offer a discount to the list members. :-) > > > > Mike, > > > > Lojac wrote: > > > > > What is the general thoughts on the Tremec 5 or 6 speed > > > manual trannies for my 69 Chevelle? Just Curious,Lojac-- > > > > Check out my webpage at http://www.ProStreetCar.com > > and my For Sale page at > > http://www.ProStreetCar.com/classifieds.html > > Tremec Distributor at http://www.tremectransmissions.com/ > > Team Chevelle membership #178 (Gold) > > > > > -- > Check out my webpage at http://www.ProStreetCar.com > and my For Sale page at http://www.ProStreetCar.com/classifieds.html > Tremec Distributor at http://www.tremectransmissions.com/ > Team Chevelle membership #178 (Gold) > > rick schaefer > 72 El camino > http://members.home.net/jimmy4/rick1972elky.html > ACES #00140 > Team Chevelle #00038 > > ----------------------------------------------------- > To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html > To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Check out my webpage at http://www.ProStreetCar.com and my For Sale page at http://www.ProStreetCar.com/classifieds.html Tremec Distributor at http://www.tremectransmissions.com/ Team Chevelle membership #178 (Gold) ----------------------------------------------------- To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
