Cheap 6 speed
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Racer
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From: Sanford Florida
Cheap 6 speed
Anybody know much about a Borg Werner T56? I think i can get one complete with everything (clutch, pressure plate, master, slave, pedals, crossmember...) for $1500. Anybody know how strong they are, and how the swap would be into an 80? I really like the idea of a 6 speed, especially the .5 t0 1 overdrive and 4.11's or something. Burnout AND cruise :D
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Racer
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From: Sanford Florida
Re: Cheap 6 speed (bence13_33)
It is out of a 97 f-body, and it comes with a short warranty. They are supposed to be rated to 450ft. lbs, and I should be near there. The only thing I hope i dont have to do is shorten the driveshaft, but i think the tranny is the same length as a 700r4, so it will need to be shortened.
Racer
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From: Sugar Land Texas
Re: Cheap 6 speed (chuckb01)
You might look at this website to get some information on 6 speeds. www.chevelles.com/techref/tecref21
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St. Jude Donor '05
Re: Cheap 6 speed (chuckb01)
Have you considered a 5spd O/D ? You can get a brand new Tremec from Fortes for not much more and it may be stronger :) .
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St. Jude Donor '03, '06, '17
Re: Cheap 6 speed (chuckb01)
>>I think i can get one complete with everything (clutch, pressure plate, master, slave, pedals,
>>crossmember...) for $1500.
Is this the price for a new or used transmission? Where could I get this transmission for that price??
Olivier
>>crossmember...) for $1500.
Is this the price for a new or used transmission? Where could I get this transmission for that price??
Olivier
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Racer
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From: St Louis MO
Re: Cheap 6 speed (chuckb01)
Do a search on this site. There are 1 or 2 6 speed conversion cars here that have been posted on. I think they said enlargement of the tunnel, new crossmember, and shifter relocation are all necessary.
Gary
Gary
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Racer
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From: Sanford Florida
Re: Cheap 6 speed (Garys '68)
The tranny is used with low mileage, and if i don't want it, i will give you the number for it. He may even have 2 of them. I'll let you know what i find out.
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Re: Cheap 6 speed (Garys '68)
>>tunnel, new crossmember, and shifter relocation are all necessary.
>>
>>Gary
Sounds like a awful lot of work... It's probably easier to install a Richmond 6-speed.....
Olivier
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>>Gary
Sounds like a awful lot of work... It's probably easier to install a Richmond 6-speed.....
Olivier