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Dec 6, 2015 | 10:26 AM

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Richard454

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Originally Posted by jb78L-82

Why? Does the tremac NOT require cutting the tunnel?....can't remember now....

Yep- requires cutting-

Here's a good read on it- and a well done job-

http://corvettec3.ca/tko.htm

Dec 6, 2015 | 10:49 AM

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jb78L-82

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Thanks...might as well just go with the T-5 for much less $$$$

Dec 6, 2015 | 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Richard454

It's not a world class but has a mechanical speedo- the WC has electronic speedo but IIRC it's only like $60 to convert to mechanical.
They (GM) are tougher to find- but if in no rush, you can find a deal. I got a great deal- bought it as soon as I saw it listed on eBay. The Trans actually had a broken bolt hole the Camaro used for mounting on the tailshaft- not needed on the Vette.

Richard

Almost right, the 1988 T5WC has mechanical speedo, one year only for both WC and mechanical speedo.
I have a 1988 T5WC 1352-176

1352-175 GM 1988 F Car B9 Racing 5.0L V WC U 2.76 2.95 1.94 1.34 1.00 0.73
1352-176 GM 1988 F Car lO3 TBI 5.0L V8 WC U 2.76 2.95 1.94 1.34 1.00 0.63
1352-177 GM 1988 F Car LB8 2.8 V6 WC P 3.76 4.03 2.37 1.49 1.00 0.76

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Dec 6, 2015 | 01:53 PM

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I'm working on mine-

Have 3.55 gears- now a .63 overdrive will work great along w/ a 2.76 first.

Got a 87 Camaro T-5 for about $350 shipped on eBay. New transmission mount $10- and took $10 worth of flat steel and made a bracket to accommodate the 17º angle. Got a short throw shifter on eBay for less tha $30 from a 03-04 Mustang Cobra ( Viper shifter will also fit from a T-56)- cut it down and will use a stock looking handle.

Using the stock mechanical linkage w/ my original 621 bellhousing. Original flywheel and reused my clutch that had only a few thousand miles on it - a new throwout bearing I had leftover .

Found a yoke on eBay for less than $40- will accommodate the 1330 u-joints and 27 spline.

Now have to get the driveshaft shortened about 2".

I went though the transmission also cleaned it up and painted it- there's several youtubes out on how to go through it-Mine was in great shape and just replaced the real seal for about $10 and some RTV.

The mechanical speedo- I have a 22 tooth- I really need a 24 but they seem to be tough to find- here's a great calculator-

http://www.tciauto.com/tc/speedometer-gear-calculator/

Here's some pics "John 65" sent me on his conversions-

GREAT INFO here Thanks :-)

I'm about to do the same, with a T5WC from 1988, into my 69 with 3.70 rear.

Can you send me a link for the yoke?

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Dec 6, 2015 | 03:53 PM

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Richard454

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GREAT INFO here Thanks :-)

I'm about to do the same, with a T5WC from 1988, into my 69 with 3.70 rear.

Can you send me a link for the yoke?

Learn something every day- Didn't know that about the 88 WC!!!

THANKS-

Here you go-

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-350-70...9TPiAT&vxp=mtr

Dec 6, 2015 | 04:10 PM

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c3_dk

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Learn something every day- Didn't know that about the 88 WC!!!

THANKS-

Here you go-

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-350-70...9TPiAT&vxp=mtr

THX

I'm thinking about a Lighweight SFI Flywheel 168T 21lbs 2pc Rear Seal, do you?
I'm not 100% if it's a good or bad idea.......

Dec 6, 2015 | 04:35 PM

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John 65

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Not mine but found this one currently on the local CL if it helps. A Chevy T5 WC with a Hurst shifter in my area.

http://cnj.craigslist.org/pts/5337741286.html

Dec 6, 2015 | 10:33 PM

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Not mine but found this one currently on the local CL if it helps. A Chevy T5 WC with a Hurst shifter in my area.

http://cnj.craigslist.org/pts/5337741286.html

I literally found that yesterday, but don't know whether i should pull the trigger on it...
still need to figure out a full parts list

Last edited by drmonstaa; Dec 6, 2015 at 10:33 PM.