Tremec 5 Speed
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Tremec 5 Speed
I'm installing a tremec 5 Speed in my 80 and have an issue with the top pass side bolt into the bellhousing. Can't get a socket or wrench on it. Also need to move the tail over to center it in the tunnel about 3/8" toward the driver side, but doesn't move real easy. I don't want to put a lot of tension on the mount. Any thoughts? 
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I've not installed that particular tranny in a Vette but it might help loosing the motor mounts and sliding the engine a litte forward to get the bolt started. You shouldn't have to disconnect anything from the engine but I'd pull my fan just for safety.
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I used grade 8 Allen head bolts for the tranny to bell and bell to block. Loosen the motor mounts as stated above (the long through bolts) and it should give you enough play to slide it over...if not, just 
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I would never do a transmission swap without a removable crossmember or at least a section that comes out. With the crossmember removed you can drop the back of the motor or easy working on the bellhousing bolts. Make the crossmember removable and in future you won't dread working/removing a transmission so much.
A wrench from the top works.
I had to push my transmission mout over towards the passengers too until the yoke on the trailstock almost hit the tunnel. I just pushed it over and drilled the holes for the transmission mount. Never had a problem in the 4 years I have run the 5 speed.
A wrench from the top works.
I had to push my transmission mout over towards the passengers too until the yoke on the trailstock almost hit the tunnel. I just pushed it over and drilled the holes for the transmission mount. Never had a problem in the 4 years I have run the 5 speed.
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I like the allen head screw idea. I don't know why they don't sent them with the kit cause the bolt thing just isn't happening in any way shape or form. I'll pick some up in the AM. Then I'll try the motor mounts next. Thanks 
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Originally Posted by norvalwilhelm
I would never do a transmission swap without a removable crossmember or at least a section that comes out. With the crossmember removed you can drop the back of the motor or easy working on the bellhousing bolts. Make the crossmember removable and in future you won't dread working/removing a transmission so much.
A wrench from the top works.
I had to push my transmission mout over towards the passengers too until the yoke on the trailstock almost hit the tunnel. I just pushed it over and drilled the holes for the transmission mount. Never had a problem in the 4 years I have run the 5 speed.
A wrench from the top works.
I had to push my transmission mout over towards the passengers too until the yoke on the trailstock almost hit the tunnel. I just pushed it over and drilled the holes for the transmission mount. Never had a problem in the 4 years I have run the 5 speed.
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Originally Posted by vettenut2
Actually the 80 has a removable cross member. The issue is clearance between the trans it self and the bolt. The head of the bolt, & the ribs on the trans won't allow a wrench to turn. The answer sounds like the allen head screws in place of bolts. Moving the motor is actually an issue with my side pipe exhaust I think. I'm going to unbolt all of that and see what happens when I move the tail over. Thanks
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Originally Posted by vettenut2
Actually the 80 has a removable cross member. The issue is clearance between the trans it self and the bolt. The head of the bolt, & the ribs on the trans won't allow a wrench to turn. The answer sounds like the allen head screws in place of bolts. Moving the motor is actually an issue with my side pipe exhaust I think. I'm going to unbolt all of that and see what happens when I move the tail over. Thanks
I hope this isn't a Keisler kit or you're in for a lot of surprises. If so i was the first to put one in an 80, according to Keisler, and it was nothing short of extreme pain.
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Maybe you could get to it using a ratcheting box end wrench. I was able to use a socket on my setup. Hopefully, you will get it tomorrow.
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Originally Posted by Vette-4-Life
I had the same problem with the bolt but seemed to manage using a socket and an open end wrench.
I hope this isn't a Keisler kit or you're in for a lot of surprises. If so i was the first to put one in an 80, according to Keisler, and it was nothing short of extreme pain.
I hope this isn't a Keisler kit or you're in for a lot of surprises. If so i was the first to put one in an 80, according to Keisler, and it was nothing short of extreme pain.
The top right bolt is a pain, even a socker head is no walk in the park, did they send you a modified xmember ?
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Originally Posted by Vette-4-Life
I had the same problem with the bolt but seemed to manage using a socket and an open end wrench.
I hope this isn't a Keisler kit or you're in for a lot of surprises. If so i was the first to put one in an 80, according to Keisler, and it was nothing short of extreme pain.
I hope this isn't a Keisler kit or you're in for a lot of surprises. If so i was the first to put one in an 80, according to Keisler, and it was nothing short of extreme pain.
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Originally Posted by MotorHead
Yes you were the first...right after mine
The top right bolt is a pain, even a socker head is no walk in the park, did they send you a modified xmember ?
The top right bolt is a pain, even a socker head is no walk in the park, did they send you a modified xmember ?
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Originally Posted by vettenut2
Modified cross member?????? No all I got was a mount to be bolted on that doesn't look to promising. I cut off the old one and haven't decided what to do with the new one yet. Does it work with the 80 or did you do something else?????
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From: In Dreams There Is Truth Ohio
wow...reading these stories makes me glad I put in a Doug Nash (Richmond) 5 speed...and to think I was bitchin that I had to modify the tranny mount bracket and change out a U-joint....my 5 speed install was a cake walk compared to yours and I didn't have to cut up the crossmember either.