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Thanks for the info! I'll put it to good use. I'm trying to
learn as much as I can about the 5 speed trans options, so I can speak
intelligently when giving out information.
take care, and I really appreciate the info.
Herbert Lumpp wrote:
Hi Mike, Sorry to take so long to reply...
Anyway, the Richmond fits the 66 tunnel pretty good with very slight massaging
and the linkage side of the trans. There is one catch though, because
the 6 speed is longer than a Muncie and Richmond 5 speed, the crossmember
needs to be moved back, not a big deal until you see the brackets welded
to the frame don't go back far enough to bolt the crossmember to.
I ended up adding a couple inches of metal to the bracket so the rearmost
bolt holes on the crossmember had something to bolt to. Other than
that the Richmond 6 speed fits pretty good (and Richmond's customer service/care
is second to none!).
cYa- Herb Lumpp
1966 El Camino
ACES 3509, MCC 528
http://users.adelphia.net/~hlump/
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, December 04, 2002
7:25 PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Tremec
& 66/67 shifters
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 -----
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
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
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'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
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