5 speed OD
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Syracuse IN
5 speed OD
I have an 81 with original engine and 4 speed manual. I am swapping in a 383 this fall and want to also swap tranny's to a5 speed. What suggestions do you have for transmision, no computerized. Allan
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Madison NJ
I went with the Keisler T45RS Rated at 425HP/425TQ complete kit with C3 shift handle,shipping and handling $2,620.95. It's sitting on my garage floor and plan to install in September.
http://www.keislerauto.com/
http://www.keislerauto.com/
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2001
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From: Europe , Luxembourg
Hi
Check the surge function on this.
Plenty of threads.
If you use a modern 5 speed out of a modern car, you probably need to use the bellhousing with it and convert to hydraulic clutch.
The Keisler kits are bolt on. ( is the T45 as well a mechanical clutch ? ).
The TKO 500 & 600 definitely are.
Rgds. Günther
Check the surge function on this.
Plenty of threads.
If you use a modern 5 speed out of a modern car, you probably need to use the bellhousing with it and convert to hydraulic clutch.
The Keisler kits are bolt on. ( is the T45 as well a mechanical clutch ? ).
The TKO 500 & 600 definitely are.
Rgds. Günther
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Joined: Sep 1999
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From: Plano TX
The only OEM 5-speed I'm aware will (more or less) bolt in to a C3 is the T5. But GM only put the T5 behind 305, no 350's so longevity behind a healthy 383 may be limited. Go with the Tremec. It only hurts once (when you pay) and from then on it will be a joy. 
BTW, if you get the universal GM Tremec and some TLC you can do the swap for ~$2K.
BTW, if you get the universal GM Tremec and some TLC you can do the swap for ~$2K.
Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 4,359
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From: Mundelein Illinois
The only OEM 5-speed I'm aware will (more or less) bolt in to a C3 is the T5. But GM only put the T5 behind 305, no 350's so longevity behind a healthy 383 may be limited. Go with the Tremec. It only hurts once (when you pay) and from then on it will be a joy.
BTW, if you get the universal GM Tremec and some TLC you can do the swap for ~$2K.
BTW, if you get the universal GM Tremec and some TLC you can do the swap for ~$2K.
I went with Keisler, great kit
Race Director
Joined: Dec 1999
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From: Forked River NJ
I have installed a couple of the Tremecs in cars and would highly recomend this. If yo uare putting any kind of power to the ground you will grenade the GM boxes out of the Camaros. The Tremecs are a lot stronger and will bolt right in. They are not cheap but they work very well.
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