Manual transmission swap
May 21st, 2017, 01:06 AM
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Manual transmission swap
I have a 67 Cutlass and I want to add a manual transmission to it. I already have the console for it
I'm adding an LS to it and want either a 5 or 6 spd. Has anyone done this swap and know what transmission will work with the factory console? It's important that I'm able to use the console that came with it.
I'm adding an LS to it and want either a 5 or 6 spd. Has anyone done this swap and know what transmission will work with the factory console? It's important that I'm able to use the console that came with it.
May 21st, 2017, 07:31 AM
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I need to replace the floors anyway, so that's fine. I seen a 65 Cutlass that had a 5spd
conversion in it, but didn't see who the owner was. I wanted to ask him some questions on it. He was still using his factory console.
conversion in it, but didn't see who the owner was. I wanted to ask him some questions on it. He was still using his factory console.
May 24th, 2017, 05:35 AM
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T56 will require floor cutting, not sure if the contour will fit the console. A Richmond 5 or 6 speed will fit without mods. I believe the tremec 5 speed only requires minor mods.
I'm running a T10 behind the 5.3LS in my 72.
I'm running a T10 behind the 5.3LS in my 72.
May 24th, 2017, 07:29 PM
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[QUOTE=garys 68&72;1017473]T56 will require floor cutting, not sure if the contour will fit the console. A Richmond 5 or 6 speed will fit without mods. I believe the tremec 5 speed only requires minor mods.
I'm running a T10
Isnt the T10 a 4 spd? 🤔🤔🤔 I wasn't aware the Richmond would fit without mods. Gonna contact them in the morning. Thanks
I'm running a T10
Isnt the T10 a 4 spd? 🤔🤔🤔 I wasn't aware the Richmond would fit without mods. Gonna contact them in the morning. Thanks
May 25th, 2017, 08:11 AM
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Yep, running a T10 behind a 5.3LS in my Olds. Also running a Richmond 6 speed behind a 6.0LS in my 68 corvette.
The Richmond 6 speed is great, but no longer available. They still do sell the 5 speed OD trans though. It's pretty much a direct swap for a Muncie/T10. Only crossmember/trans mount changes needed.
The Richmond 6 speed is great, but no longer available. They still do sell the 5 speed OD trans though. It's pretty much a direct swap for a Muncie/T10. Only crossmember/trans mount changes needed.
May 25th, 2017, 08:32 AM
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Most of the modern transmissions that use internal rail type shifters like the Tremec have multiple shifter location options. I had a TKO in my 69 GTO and I was able to use the stock shifter no problem. I believe there were 5 different positions you could use to move it fore and aft.
That said I did have to modify the stock floor pan hump to clear the larger case of the transmission.
That said I did have to modify the stock floor pan hump to clear the larger case of the transmission.
May 30th, 2017, 05:59 AM
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Most of the modern transmissions that use internal rail type shifters like the Tremec have multiple shifter location options. I had a TKO in my 69 GTO and I was able to use the stock shifter no problem. I believe there were 5 different positions you could use to move it fore and aft.
That said I did have to modify the stock floor pan hump to clear the larger case of the transmission.
That said I did have to modify the stock floor pan hump to clear the larger case of the transmission.
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