Re: [Chevelle-List] Tremec & 66/67 shifters

[Michael Pell]

The TREMEC 5sp will fit in the 68+ tunnels without modification, on the 4sp tunnel cars, other than the shifter opening needs widened a bit.   For the original automatic cars (tunnel), you have the option of dropping the tailshaft about 3/8" or opening the tunnel up. Herb, while we're swapping info, how did the shifter linkages fit in the tunnel of your '66?   I've tales of problems there, but don't know of anyone to confirm for me. thanks, Herbert Lumpp wrote: Dale, be careful with the Tremec.  I've never installed one in a Chevelle, but the Tremecs are "tall" bodied transmissions.  I don't know for a fact, but there's a chance the trans tunnel would need modifications to clear the Tremec's height.  Somebody correct me if I'm wrong. As for the Richmond 6 speed, I know for a fact they fit. :)  Also, the Richmond has a side mounted shifter which lined up perfectly with the shifter hump I installed when the Muncie was in my Elky.  Food for thought...  cYa- Herb Lumpp 1966 El Camino ACES 3509, MCC 528 http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/ ----- Original Message ----- From: Dale McIntosh To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2002 5:31 PM Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] Tremec & 66/67 shifters  Been thinking about it a while for the O/D feature.  The steep 1st gear won't bother the GR8PMKN as much since it's pretty long legged with 3.07's anyway and with the O/D, it'd bring the RPMs down to the 2100/2200 range at 75 mph.  My whole concern is my custom console.  The Hurst Comp Plus pretty much dictated how the Plexiglas was formed for the front portion, i.e., the shifter hole was located and cut specifically for it.  I could have another one formed, but with the "stock" rear shifter location of the 5-speed (rear and more centered), it'd mean rerouting the power window wires, stereo amp wire, etc.  They fit snugly now between the shifter and the custom cup holders.I've also given serious consideration to a 700R4 for convenience but I like the idea of manually shifting and would have complete control over O/D with a 5-speed.  Plus the added expense of a trans cooler, hooking the TV cable up to the FI unit, etc.  The Tremec would be a no-brainer swap except for the trans mount and maybe driveshaft length.  Dale McIntosh TC Gold #92/ACES #1709 67SS/67 Elky Dale's Place Team67 Midwest Chevelle Regionals -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Clint Hooper Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2002 6:48 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Tremec & 66/67 shifters   You thinking about installing a TKO 5spd in your Chevelle,Dale?Clint Hooper LT5 Registry Director Wichita Falls,Tx (940) 855-6636 '91 ZR-1 Callaway Aerobody TX TAGS: USA ZR1 http://www.LT5Registry.net/ '69 El Camino Pro Street Dale McIntosh wrote: Mike, Just curious if a shifter was ever devised that'll fit the 66/67 console without having to modify it? Dale McIntosh TC Gold #92/ACES #1709 67SS/67 Elky Dale's Place Team 67 Midwest Chevelle Regionals       --   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.5speedTransmissions.com   Team Chevelle member #1778 (Gold),  ACES member #1377   --   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.5speedTransmissions.com   Team Chevelle member #1778 (Gold),  ACES member #1377