Auto to RS 500 conversion under way
Drifting
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From: Scottsdale Arizona
Thats good to know that it went pretty smooth. I have a RS500 that is sitting with a bunch of other parts for my 72 auto to 5sp. My only concern is the technical assistance from Keisler.
Melting Slicks
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From: Ocean County NJ
Gordon, was that a direct bolt on experience or was any cutting for fitment required. I was reading up on the RS vs. TKO and got the impression, based on their collateral, that the RS in most cases on a C3 wouldn't require any cutting. I hope that applies to the 68 
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Race Director
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The only cutting is the hole for the shifter which is obvious. The auto shifter does not have a hole where the 5 speed needs to have a hole. Just cut away some of the flooring. They do give you a factory shift boot. Being an auto car it has the removeable crossmember which makes the install a breeze.
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Race Director
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Never been an issue with me. I have done a bunch of these now so I don't need much but anytime I have called they have been helpful or gotten back to me right away. I have had very good luck with the Keisler products.
Instructor
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From: Ocean County NJ
I took the car out for a long test drive and it worked very well. Brought it home and parked it for Andy to pick it up. Next day a big puddle of oil. Oh Crap! Come to find out the rear main seal was prett toasted. So last night at 6 I started taking it out. Andy was coming today at noon to pick it up. Well I got it all done by 10:30 this morning and all is well. Andy drove away this afternoon. I'm sure he will post when he gets home. It makes the car a lot more fun to drive and a lot more responsive.
I liked the way the trans shifted and felt. It installed very similar to the TKO trans. The performance is as good if not better. I like the sifter on the RS a little better. I drive a T56 and the shifting is very similar. Either one the TKO or the RS is a huge upgrade and highly recomend doing this if it is in your budget.
I liked the way the trans shifted and felt. It installed very similar to the TKO trans. The performance is as good if not better. I like the sifter on the RS a little better. I drive a T56 and the shifting is very similar. Either one the TKO or the RS is a huge upgrade and highly recomend doing this if it is in your budget.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...post1580186572
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Drifting
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From: Columbus MN
I also had difficulty mounting the new cross member. The holes for the long horizontal mounting bolt didn't line up on one side. I think this was due in part to installer error (mine). I realized that one of two jack stands on one side of the car was 2 notches different from the opposite jack stand. I think that caused just enough twisting to throw the holes out of alignment.
Le Mans Master
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From: Southern NH
The only cutting is the hole for the shifter which is obvious. The auto shifter does not have a hole where the 5 speed needs to have a hole. Just cut away some of the flooring. They do give you a factory shift boot. Being an auto car it has the removeable crossmember which makes the install a breeze.
Burning Brakes
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From: Kona Hawaii
Ran into the same problem on my swap.I made an aluminum plate that covered the hole in the floor and cut that plate to fit the lower shifter boot.Lousy pic hope this helps....
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Le Mans Master
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From: Southern NH
that pic does help, thanks.
So did you just cut the whole indent in the tunnel out?
also, does this metal support bracket in front of where the hole will be cut interfere with the shifting?
So did you just cut the whole indent in the tunnel out?
also, does this metal support bracket in front of where the hole will be cut interfere with the shifting?
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