Overdrive manual transmission options.
Melting Slicks
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Re: Overdrive manual transmission options. (Electron2002)
Richmond 5 speed.
Richmond 6 speed.
TKO.
Borg Warner (Tremec) T-56.
ZF6 speed.
I can only speak from experience and tell you that the T-56 will fit, but will require you to cut the tunnel. Also the shifter will come out the center and about 2" further back in the console.
I think the ROD 6 speed is the easiest fit with the fewest modifications.
Richmond 6 speed.
TKO.
Borg Warner (Tremec) T-56.
ZF6 speed.
I can only speak from experience and tell you that the T-56 will fit, but will require you to cut the tunnel. Also the shifter will come out the center and about 2" further back in the console.
I think the ROD 6 speed is the easiest fit with the fewest modifications.
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St. Jude Donor '11, '16-'17
Re: Overdrive manual transmission options. (70 LS1)
I was under the impression that the Richmond 5 speed was not an overdrive transmission, but that the 6 speed was.
Drifting
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Re: Overdrive manual transmission options. (The_Dude)
I was under the impression that the Richmond 5 speed was not an overdrive transmission, but that the 6 speed was.
Drifting
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Re: Overdrive manual transmission options. (Electron2002)
I would like to upgrade to 5 sp too. What are ther costs? I remember a forum member saying $3500 total. When I called Richmond Gear w/question the tech told me to avoid overdrive because of the strain on od gear in performance driving! OD was meant for ecnomy not performance! Can the forum share their thoughts/experiences?
Instructor
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Re: Overdrive manual transmission options. (Electron2002)
I did a T-5 swap about a month ago, fairly straight forward swap + cheap($1000.00) complete. Some people say there not strong enough but I've had no problems what so ever. :smash: T-5's are found in camaros and firebirds, mines out of an 88' irock.
mike
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Re: Overdrive manual transmission options. (buds)
Any ideas on what else came with the T-5 to help in the search? I need an overdrive!! Did S10 pickups come with them??? Also, same questions as the last post, how intensive was the swap? Driveshaft mods? Support changes? Bellhousing/clutch changes?
Thanks,
Thanks,
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Re: Overdrive manual transmission options. (Electron2002)
That is the stupidest thing I have ever heard.
Strain on the od.
I have a richmond 6-speed in my 80.
You gotta luv the overdrive.
Makes for great highway milage and low rpm
With the 5 non-od gears it makes for a lot of fun in traffic.
You are never in the wrong gear!
I guarantee red-line in sixth is faster than you have the ***** to push it to...
Strain on the od.
I have a richmond 6-speed in my 80.
You gotta luv the overdrive.
Makes for great highway milage and low rpm
With the 5 non-od gears it makes for a lot of fun in traffic.
You are never in the wrong gear!
I guarantee red-line in sixth is faster than you have the ***** to push it to...
Melting Slicks
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Re: Overdrive manual transmission options. (Electron2002)
Gear Vendors also makes an intersting automatic solid gear overdrive. http://www.gearvendors.com I think. Worth checking out. You buy their OD and use it in your current transmission.
Instructor
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Re: Overdrive manual transmission options. (tworottiedogs)
Yes S-10's came with them, but there are different torque specs. Do a search here on 5 speed. Swap took me around 30 hours to complete. Had to make my tranny crossmember removable and shorten the drive shaft. I used my bellhousing therefore no clutch or linkages needed mods. This swap is well worth the time and money just be warned "not for the mechanicly impaired" :seeya
mike
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St. Jude Donor '03, '06, '17
Re: Overdrive manual transmission options. (Electron2002)
What options are out there for an overdrive manual transmission for C3s? What is the most cost effective option? Blah Blah Blah.
:cheers:
Olivier
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Re: Overdrive manual transmission options. (GrandSportC3)
[QUOTE]The installation is relatively easy too!
:cheers:
Olivier[/QUOT]
Yea Oliver, when you mechanic does it for you! :p: ;)
:cheers:
Olivier[/QUOT]
Yea Oliver, when you mechanic does it for you! :p: ;)
Drifting
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Re: Overdrive manual transmission options. (70 LS1)
I think the ROD 6 speed is the easiest fit with the fewest modifications.
Bob :cheers:
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Re: Overdrive manual transmission options. (Fevre)
The installation is relatively easy too!
:cheers:
Olivier
:cheers:
Olivier
Yea Oliver, when you mechanic does it for you! :p: ;)
:cheers:
Olivier
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Re: Overdrive manual transmission options. (GrandSportC3)
Just giving you a friendly ribbing!
How is that bad boy running? Have you pushed it a little yet? Any problems or concerns yet?
How is that bad boy running? Have you pushed it a little yet? Any problems or concerns yet?
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St. Jude Donor '05
Re: Overdrive manual transmission options. (Fevre)
Another vote for the Tremec TKO. One of the must do upgrades if your not worried about originality, but more about functionality :D .
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Re: Overdrive manual transmission options. (Electron2002)
Anyone know of a website for Tremek? I am very interested in converting as well. With the TKO is there a lot of changes to make on the console?