6 speed
Racer
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which 6 speed? If you are keeping the Gen-1 engine in the car; you'll probably find that with a .5 OD in 6th; you'll probably have issues with the carb(s) and also, you may well find you need to be doing 90mph to get it into 6th.
Common Tremec/BorgWarner T56s are either a 3.36 1st, a 2.97 1st or a 2.66 1st.
Avoid the 3.36 at all costs. It was a 1yr wonder and the 1st gear is almost unobtanium. Realistically you'd be better off with a Legend 5spd which is a T56 minus the 6th gear, in a case that is designed for the tunnels of vintage cars.
With respect to the clutch; Id look at an LT1 powered Camaro/Firebird and steal parts from their externally mounted slave setup. You should also steal the master and the pedal.
Or, call American Powertrain
Common Tremec/BorgWarner T56s are either a 3.36 1st, a 2.97 1st or a 2.66 1st.
Avoid the 3.36 at all costs. It was a 1yr wonder and the 1st gear is almost unobtanium. Realistically you'd be better off with a Legend 5spd which is a T56 minus the 6th gear, in a case that is designed for the tunnels of vintage cars.
With respect to the clutch; Id look at an LT1 powered Camaro/Firebird and steal parts from their externally mounted slave setup. You should also steal the master and the pedal.
Or, call American Powertrain
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Unless you have an aftermarket frame/chassis the 6spd will require major moifications to the tunnel, trans mount etc. Can be done but lots of work. Hydraulic clutch will be the least of your concerns.
