Keisler 5-speed trans?
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Keisler 5-speed trans?
http://www.keislerauto.com/Corvette_5Speed.htm
This was posted a while back and some of you were talking about getting one. I was just wondering if any of you have, and have it installed yet. This looks great but the $$$$! :eek:
This was posted a while back and some of you were talking about getting one. I was just wondering if any of you have, and have it installed yet. This looks great but the $$$$! :eek:
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Re: Keisler 5-speed trans? (Steve Adkins)
I got it in my sights Steve. I am just thinking about the $$$ too. Gerry tells me go for it, but....... :banghead:
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Re: Keisler 5-speed trans? (Steve Adkins)
I'm really gonna give that alot of thought. Better low end, better cruise RPM,
hmmmmm..... might just have to raid the piggy bank.
hmmmmm..... might just have to raid the piggy bank.
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Re: Keisler 5-speed trans? (Eddie 70)
I got it in my sights Steve. I am just thinking about the $$$ too. Gerry tells me go for it, but....... :banghead:
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Re: Keisler 5-speed trans? (Steve Adkins)
I have a TKO in my 68'.. but I didn't pay by far as much as Keisler wants for them.. Well - they sell the whole kit which is convenient.. but it's a little pricey..
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Re: Keisler 5-speed trans? (Steve Adkins)
Oliver, what is your 5th gear ratio?
Havent heard anything since. I was kinda hoping to see photos and hear how the install went. Of course if it didnt go as advertised, they may not have wanted it mentioned.
The TKO is a great trans for the road, wouldnt consider the gear spacing optimal for drag racing but thats hardly an issue for me. i like the TKO that I installed, did it myself for about $900 cheaper than the kiesler kit.
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Re: Keisler 5-speed trans? (fauxrs)
Oliver, what is your 5th gear ratio?
.68:1 (just like the Kiesler), I forget who but there was a forum member who was going to install one of these kits several weeks ago, there was even talk that Kiesler would be sending a tech up there to assist in the install.
Havent heard anything since. I was kinda hoping to see photos and hear how the install went. Of course if it didnt go as advertised, they may not have wanted it mentioned.
The TKO is a great trans for the road, wouldnt consider the gear spacing optimal for drag racing but thats hardly an issue for me. i like the TKO that I installed, did it myself for about $900 cheaper than the kiesler kit.
.68:1 (just like the Kiesler), I forget who but there was a forum member who was going to install one of these kits several weeks ago, there was even talk that Kiesler would be sending a tech up there to assist in the install.
Havent heard anything since. I was kinda hoping to see photos and hear how the install went. Of course if it didnt go as advertised, they may not have wanted it mentioned.
The TKO is a great trans for the road, wouldnt consider the gear spacing optimal for drag racing but thats hardly an issue for me. i like the TKO that I installed, did it myself for about $900 cheaper than the kiesler kit.
I actually love the gearing in combination with my 3.73 gears... Well - the gearing isn't all that great if your engine doesn't have good torque.. but it works great for me.. When I shift at 6000 - the RPM drops right to my peak torque... and that's the way it's supposed to be... The first gear is very short so that I was able to get a 1.591 60' time with it... I love the gearing for Drag Racing...
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Re: Keisler 5-speed trans? (GrandSportC3)
I actually love the gearing in combination with my 3.73 gears... Well - the gearing isn't all that great if your engine doesn't have good torque.. but it works great for me.. When I shift at 6000 - the RPM drops right to my peak torque... and that's the way it's supposed to be... The first gear is very short so that I was able to get a 1.591 60' time with it... I love the gearing for Drag Racing...
BTW I love the gearing too - I just figured the gear spacing wasnt optimal - kinda like the 700r4. My bone stock L-82 doesnt really have any torque, but that deep 1st gear makes launches easy I must admit.
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Re: Keisler 5-speed trans? (GrandSportC3)
BTW - my total cost for the TKO was:
$1745 for the transmission ($1795 - $50 discount because they didn't have a Vette yoke)
$215 for the yoke
$80 for the mounting bracket (from Bowtie overdrives)
$100 for driveshaft shortening and balancing (approx.)
$50 for a hybrid U-joint (1310/1350 series)
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$2190
In addition - I spent $350 for a new clutch setup and $600 for the custom installation...
$1745 for the transmission ($1795 - $50 discount because they didn't have a Vette yoke)
$215 for the yoke
$80 for the mounting bracket (from Bowtie overdrives)
$100 for driveshaft shortening and balancing (approx.)
$50 for a hybrid U-joint (1310/1350 series)
-------
$2190
In addition - I spent $350 for a new clutch setup and $600 for the custom installation...
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Re: Keisler 5-speed trans? (fauxrs)
Oliver, what is your 5th gear ratio?
.68:1 (just like the Kiesler), I forget who but there was a forum member who was going to install one of these kits several weeks ago, there was even talk that Kiesler would be sending a tech up there to assist in the install.
Havent heard anything since. I was kinda hoping to see photos and hear how the install went. Of course if it didnt go as advertised, they may not have wanted it mentioned.
The TKO is a great trans for the road, wouldnt consider the gear spacing optimal for drag racing but thats hardly an issue for me. i like the TKO that I installed, did it myself for about $900 cheaper than the kiesler kit.
.68:1 (just like the Kiesler), I forget who but there was a forum member who was going to install one of these kits several weeks ago, there was even talk that Kiesler would be sending a tech up there to assist in the install.
Havent heard anything since. I was kinda hoping to see photos and hear how the install went. Of course if it didnt go as advertised, they may not have wanted it mentioned.
The TKO is a great trans for the road, wouldnt consider the gear spacing optimal for drag racing but thats hardly an issue for me. i like the TKO that I installed, did it myself for about $900 cheaper than the kiesler kit.
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Re: Keisler 5-speed trans? (GrandSportC3)
BTW - my total cost for the TKO was:
$1745 for the transmission ($1795 - $50 discount because they didn't have a Vette yoke)
$215 for the yoke
$80 for the mounting bracket (from Bowtie overdrives)
$100 for driveshaft shortening and balancing (approx.)
$50 for a hybrid U-joint (1310/1350 series)
-------
$2190
In addition - I spent $350 for a new clutch setup and $600 for the custom installation...
$1745 for the transmission ($1795 - $50 discount because they didn't have a Vette yoke)
$215 for the yoke
$80 for the mounting bracket (from Bowtie overdrives)
$100 for driveshaft shortening and balancing (approx.)
$50 for a hybrid U-joint (1310/1350 series)
-------
$2190
In addition - I spent $350 for a new clutch setup and $600 for the custom installation...
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Re: Keisler 5-speed trans? (Steve Adkins)
Did you have to modify you driveshaft or did you buy one? Also, was yours a direct bolt on with no mods like Keisler has advertised?
I had to cut out the crossmember (you could also lift the engine off the mounts to install the tranny and then reinstall it - that would eliminate the need to cut the crossmember - but it will also make clutch work that much more difficult.
CROSSMEMBER MODS.
CROSSMEMBER IN CAR.
That is the difference I'm sure, they have apparently done all the thinking (and swearing) for you. Still havent heard any stories about the Kiesler install, checked the threads on the C1-2 section but there is no news there, apparently they did install one, but absolutely no impressions of the install process and only 1 pict showing the trans. I await a more complete web site.
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Re: Keisler 5-speed trans? (Steve Adkins)
Mine was similar:
$1690 for the transmission
$35 for the yoke
$80 for the mounting bracket (from Bowtie overdrives)
$160 for driveshaft shortening and balancing (approx.)
$150 for PRO50 shifter
-------
$2115
This is a brand new tranny from Swarr Auto - the X-member was welded up by a friend - Oh I forgot to include the $18 sawzall rental.
$1690 for the transmission
$35 for the yoke
$80 for the mounting bracket (from Bowtie overdrives)
$160 for driveshaft shortening and balancing (approx.)
$150 for PRO50 shifter
-------
$2115
This is a brand new tranny from Swarr Auto - the X-member was welded up by a friend - Oh I forgot to include the $18 sawzall rental.
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Re: Keisler 5-speed trans? (Steve Adkins)
Mine was:
$1695 Tremec TKO (GP)
$215 Yoke. (I saw someone had found a summit yoke for $105, though)
Modifed my stock tranny bracket to fit.
$79 Driveshaft shortening, balancing and hybrid U-joint
$40 Speedo cable 90 dgr adapter as my exhaust was too close.
$15 Flat steel for making the crossmember removable.
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$2044
$1695 Tremec TKO (GP)
$215 Yoke. (I saw someone had found a summit yoke for $105, though)
Modifed my stock tranny bracket to fit.
$79 Driveshaft shortening, balancing and hybrid U-joint
$40 Speedo cable 90 dgr adapter as my exhaust was too close.
$15 Flat steel for making the crossmember removable.
-----------
$2044
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Re: Keisler 5-speed trans? (fauxrs)
Mine was similar:
$1690 for the transmission
$35 for the yoke
$80 for the mounting bracket (from Bowtie overdrives)
$160 for driveshaft shortening and balancing (approx.)
$150 for PRO50 shifter
-------
$2115
This is a brand new tranny from Swarr Auto - the X-member was welded up by a friend - Oh I forgot to include the $18 sawzall rental.
$1690 for the transmission
$35 for the yoke
$80 for the mounting bracket (from Bowtie overdrives)
$160 for driveshaft shortening and balancing (approx.)
$150 for PRO50 shifter
-------
$2115
This is a brand new tranny from Swarr Auto - the X-member was welded up by a friend - Oh I forgot to include the $18 sawzall rental.
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Re: Keisler 5-speed trans? (Steve Adkins)
The Keisler box is looking more and more tempting to me evrey day. I've been keeping up with Viet Nam Vett's posts on it looking for the install specifics. I might try and get a hold of Keisler and see if I can get a copy if the instructions to look over before I commit to buying one.
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Re: Keisler 5-speed trans? (Sleestak)
I called them to find out more about it b/c my father and i are thinking of putting a 5 spd in his 80 but no one ever called back. Maybe i'll try them again.