Swapping 5 speed Tremec in 78 Auto LS
10-07-2015, 08:06 AM
#1
Burning Brakes
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Swapping 5 speed Tremec in 78 Auto LS
Making my restro mod a 5 speed manual. I have a Tremec 5 speed that was in a 77. I got the Tranny, Bell housing and Clutch.
Since my current set up has a flex plate will a LS flywheel work with the SBC clutch?
I have the Z Bar and have located a set of pedals. The LS engines doesn't have a location for the ball so I have found a bracket that mounts to bell housing for that side. I need the bracket that mounts to the frame rail. Does any aftermarket vendor make a bolt on?
Since my current set up has a flex plate will a LS flywheel work with the SBC clutch?
I have the Z Bar and have located a set of pedals. The LS engines doesn't have a location for the ball so I have found a bracket that mounts to bell housing for that side. I need the bracket that mounts to the frame rail. Does any aftermarket vendor make a bolt on?
10-07-2015, 08:53 AM
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Donnie, there's a corvette specific one:
http://sdparts.com/details/scoggin-d...s-center/sdcbv
Also note that there will be a square boss on the block that will need to be ground down for it to clear.
The corvette z bar frame mount is available as a weld on piece rom several vendors.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Corvette-NEW-Clutch-Cross-Shaft-Z-Bar-Frame-Bracket-1963-1979-/151733677646?fits=Model%3ACorvette&hash=item2354082e4e&vxp=mtrI used my frame mount, but extended the motor mount adapter back, and drilled it in the correct location for the block mount side.
http://sdparts.com/details/scoggin-d...s-center/sdcbv
Also note that there will be a square boss on the block that will need to be ground down for it to clear.
The corvette z bar frame mount is available as a weld on piece rom several vendors.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Corvette-NEW-Clutch-Cross-Shaft-Z-Bar-Frame-Bracket-1963-1979-/151733677646?fits=Model%3ACorvette&hash=item2354082e4e&vxp=mtrI used my frame mount, but extended the motor mount adapter back, and drilled it in the correct location for the block mount side.