5 speed conversion
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Burning Brakes
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From: Scottsboro Alabama
5 speed conversion
Did any of you Keisler owners (or waiting for your Keisler) check out 5speedtransmissions.com? They have a kit with an offset shifter that works in C3's. Both installations are similar. Is the Keisler worth the extra money and wait?
Drifting
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From: Manchester, Dead Center in the Middle of TN 25 miles to Jack Daniels,10 miles to Geo Dickle, and .8 mile from the Liquor Store at I-24 Exit 114
St. Jude Donor '05
Re: 5 speed conversion (Older Than Dirt)
lynn, it's just one of those decisions a man has to make. There are many little things that some of us are capable of making or coming up with that aren't included in 5speedtransmissions.com 's kit. Mike Pell is as nice a guy as I have ever met and will bend over backwards to help you out. No, I didn't buy my 5spdtrans from him but I will the next one.
As for Kiesler, they really have there act together and even though I think they are a little high priced they can provide everything you need and have come up with a nice modified tailhousing to clear the welded in factory 4spd crossmembers.
As for the offset shifter, a spacer block is all that is needed, and that ain't rocket science. Do a search here or at Corvette FAQ's and there are many installation "How To's" available. Read them all and see if you need the all inclusive package or the " I'll do it myself for a lot less money package"
Either way, you're gonna like the trans onece it gets installed. Jim
As for Kiesler, they really have there act together and even though I think they are a little high priced they can provide everything you need and have come up with a nice modified tailhousing to clear the welded in factory 4spd crossmembers.
As for the offset shifter, a spacer block is all that is needed, and that ain't rocket science. Do a search here or at Corvette FAQ's and there are many installation "How To's" available. Read them all and see if you need the all inclusive package or the " I'll do it myself for a lot less money package"
Either way, you're gonna like the trans onece it gets installed. Jim
Safety Car
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From: Roxbury NJ
Re: 5 speed conversion (Older Than Dirt)
Did any of you Keisler owners (or waiting for your Keisler) check out 5speedtransmissions.com? They have a kit with an offset shifter that works in C3's. Both installations are similar. Is the Keisler worth the extra money and wait?
Race Director
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From: In Dreams There Is Truth Ohio
Re: 5 speed conversion (Older Than Dirt)
I'm wondering why go through all the hasle and expense? The only thing I did to the Doung Nash (Richmond) install; change a U joint, use a 26 tooth spline, modify the tranny bracket..(instructions). If you're not handy with a welder, any competent shop can do the welding for a fee.
Forgot to mention, the 5 speed shifter is in the stock location without any mods to the console, offsets, etc.
[Modified by GDaina, 9:56 AM 11/29/2003]
Forgot to mention, the 5 speed shifter is in the stock location without any mods to the console, offsets, etc.
[Modified by GDaina, 9:56 AM 11/29/2003]
Safety Car
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From: Roxbury NJ
Re: 5 speed conversion (BBShark)
Any idea what the modification to the tailhousing is?
