Which transmission?
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From: Saratoga CA
Which transmission?
I have been looking into buying a new transmission and would like to know the benefits and disadvantages of each one. I have been looking at the T56, richmond 5 speed, and richmond ROD for the most part. The OD isn't too important since I won't be taking the car on many long trips. The motor I'm running will be putting out about 550HP.
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From: Ashley Michigan
Re: Which transmission? (1974_383vette)
Here are some sites I was looking at, maybe it will give ya another option/idea.
http://www.keislerauto.com/GM.htm http://www.ddperformance.com/index2.htm http://www.weavermill.com/trans/richmond.htm
http://www.keislerauto.com/GM.htm http://www.ddperformance.com/index2.htm http://www.weavermill.com/trans/richmond.htm
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From: Valencia (near LA) CA
Re: Which transmission? (1974_383vette)
I ordered the Keisler TKO. I should have it installed in about three weeks.
The reason I chose the TKO was because I don't think the six speeds that a ROD 6 offers are nescesary (two of them are very close together).
The TKO is an internal shifting transmission which I think would be smooth shifting for very long time.
I'm not sure, but I think the T56 is very difficult to install- be sure to search the archives on that subject.
The Keisler TKO is supposed to be a direct bolt on. No part of the car needs to be cut or modified.
The TKO II is more durrable but has a .82 overdrive instead of .68. But since you don't care about over drive the TKO II might be the one for you.
Here's a link http://v8rx7.com/gearing.htm on gear ratios this might help you decide. And another http://www.5speedtransmissions.com/5sp_comparison.html
EDIT: an even better link http://home.isoa.net/~mharrisj/transratio.html
~Jay
[Modified by Jay M, 5:19 PM 5/20/2003]
The reason I chose the TKO was because I don't think the six speeds that a ROD 6 offers are nescesary (two of them are very close together).
The TKO is an internal shifting transmission which I think would be smooth shifting for very long time.
I'm not sure, but I think the T56 is very difficult to install- be sure to search the archives on that subject.
The Keisler TKO is supposed to be a direct bolt on. No part of the car needs to be cut or modified.
The TKO II is more durrable but has a .82 overdrive instead of .68. But since you don't care about over drive the TKO II might be the one for you.
Here's a link http://v8rx7.com/gearing.htm on gear ratios this might help you decide. And another http://www.5speedtransmissions.com/5sp_comparison.html
EDIT: an even better link http://home.isoa.net/~mharrisj/transratio.html
~Jay
[Modified by Jay M, 5:19 PM 5/20/2003]
