Re: [Chevelle-List] Richmond 6 speed?

[Michael Pell]

BTW:  I would disagree that the Tremec is more money. If you're interested in an apples-to-apples comparison between the Richmond 5 and the Tremec 5, check this out: http://www.tremectransmissions.com/5sp_comparison.html Although I would admit, the Tremec is more work. Your choice depends on what you really want.  A true overdrive?  or an additional lower gear? Close gearing? or wider gearing? Do you want to keep your existing rear gears? or are you willing to swap? etc. The Tremec doesn't require tunnel "surgery" on the '69 (even auto trans tunnel), but you'll have to lower the rear of the trans by 3/8".   This can be accomplished by a cross member modification, or a rear trans mount modification. If you're still interested in the Tremec, I can offer list members a 5% discount.  That's about $100 savings on a TKO. Michael Ishee wrote: The Richmond 6-speed is very close to a direct bolt in with your setup.I believe you will have to do very little if any mods to the crossmember. on the other had have a TH350 in the floor in my �69 Chevelle and it is not nearly as close to a bolt in but this mod will still be done by the end of summer.When you get the trans if you do let us know the ratios you got and what rear gear you have.The trans is rated at about 430 hp I believebut I have heard of numerous people running them with higher horsepower with no problems Michael -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, April 04, 2002 12:00 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Chevelle-List] Richmond 6 speed? Does anyone know if the Richmond 6 speed is a straight bolt in for a 69 chevelle/elky as a swap for the current 4 speed I've got. I'd like to do the Tremeck 5 speed, but it's more money and more work to install, from what I remember hearing. So is my memory correct, is the Richmond 6 speed an easy placement? As Herb's got one in his '66 I'm assuming they'll stand up to a BB motor, yes? Thanks guys, David '69 SS el Camino --   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)