Keisler 5- Speed Conversion
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From: Freestate Corvette Club! Elkridge, MD
St. Jude Donor '17
Keisler 5- Speed Conversion
Hi Everyone!
It looks like I might be pulling my motor out this winter. While it is out I am thinking about converting the car to a 5 Speed Manual tranny. Has anyone used the Keisler Conversion kit? What do you think of it?
http://www.keislerauto.com/gm/transm...ette_68-82.asp
It looks like I might be pulling my motor out this winter. While it is out I am thinking about converting the car to a 5 Speed Manual tranny. Has anyone used the Keisler Conversion kit? What do you think of it?
http://www.keislerauto.com/gm/transm...ette_68-82.asp
Melting Slicks
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From: Frederick Maryland
I haven't done it myself, but I know people who have...they all love it! The last person I know to have done it, and just recently, installed it in a '66 coupe and can't rave enough about the difference in cruising ability.
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
You will love the transmission. It gives the car a whole different feeling when you drive it. Makes it a great cruiser. I have had mine for a while now and have to say that the OD is a welcome addition and it is one of my favorite mods to my car. Several people on here have done the swap.
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From: knoxville tn
There have been a few that have converted a t5 on a low horse motor,but no one has an exact kit.
Racer
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From: Sacramento (Citrus Heights) California
I have instructions for putting a T5WC from a Mustang into a 'vette, but it's not my instruction manual, nor have I done it yet.
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From: Freestate Corvette Club! Elkridge, MD
St. Jude Donor '17
The completeness and facory look of the installed kit is what brought me to this one in particular. I am tight on time and this car has been a disaster to date, I thought by going with quality stuff like this trans kit from the guys at Keisler and a strong crate motor from someone I might just be able to turn this mess around by spring!
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The completeness and facory look of the installed kit is what brought me to this one in particular. I am tight on time and this car has been a disaster to date, I thought by going with quality stuff like this trans kit from the guys at Keisler and a strong crate motor from someone I might just be able to turn this mess around by spring!The Keisler is a clean install, everything fit better than factory. Tech support was first rate, and questions or issues were quickly resolved.
Anybody know the price of the 3 speed auto to 5 speed conversion kit? I requested a quote from them, but I'm just too impatient to wait for the mail....
Burning Brakes
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From: Alcolu S.C.
I have a couple friends who have Tremec 5sd's and they really like them. I have had mine for over a year, it's still in the box. When I am ready to install mine, they say they will help me.
I have to do a conversion from auto to stick. I have new petal's installed, I was told that was the hardest part. I have been hesitant about doing mine because I want to change my engine at the same time. If you get yours installed before me, let us know how it was to install.
I hope I get mine installed this winter.
Fred
I have to do a conversion from auto to stick. I have new petal's installed, I was told that was the hardest part. I have been hesitant about doing mine because I want to change my engine at the same time. If you get yours installed before me, let us know how it was to install. I hope I get mine installed this winter.
Fred
Last edited by OURSHARK; Nov 20, 2007 at 06:37 PM.
Drifting
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From: Columbus MN
A Keisler 5-speed is the last major upgrade I want to make on my '80. I'm thinking my net cost will be less than the Keisler kit costs because I can probably sell my rebuilt Super T-10 4-speed.
Pro
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From: Stevens Point WI
I am looking at getting one of the 5 speeds I sent a e-mail to KEISLER and no response yet on my questions on price or options
, I think I would need the TKO-600 as my 540 will make over 600hp.
Hope I get a response soon, I just ordered my Torque thrust 2's today from Tomz wheelz and was very happy with there service and price, hope the transmission will happen the same
, I think I would need the TKO-600 as my 540 will make over 600hp.Hope I get a response soon, I just ordered my Torque thrust 2's today from Tomz wheelz and was very happy with there service and price, hope the transmission will happen the same
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St. Jude Donor '17
Drifting
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That's a lot.... but that's for everything you need to have a 3 speed auto at 9 in the morning, and by 9 at night have a 5 speed.A little more than I was hoping to spend, but damn, it's tempting.
New suspension or new transmission............
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From: Freestate Corvette Club! Elkridge, MD
St. Jude Donor '17
The thought was a one weekend free for all - in the garage Friday night with a tiered 454 that has lifter knock and is attached to a still fairly new TH400 auto (can prob sell that as it is a good trans) and out Sunday night with a new stroker 454 and a 5 speed...... The only thing is as we ALL know things rarely work this way
