All these 5spd. conversions
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Le Mans Master
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All these 5spd. conversions
Is there something in the tap water??????
I went from reading about one or 2 conversions per yr. to about three p/ month???? Now the $3000- $5000 to do it is a little too much as I dropped nearly 35k on the down on the new house/ Vette/ furniture/ laptops etc. but IT'S IN THE WORKS!!!!
By God if we all have to sacrifice a few bucks towards the Cali 5spd. Charity (not to be confused with the Cali Memorial Brothel) then by God we'll do it. I just read Signguys post and dreamed of getting on the freeway, now at 45mph and accelerating but wait I still haver another gear left!!
Or going to LA or Vegas with those C5 guys who cruise control at 80MPH. Right now I can't keep up, well not for long without hitting a gas station.
3500 RPM now is 78MPH
with TKO-1 3500 RPM is 107 MPH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(3.70 rear gears and 235/70/15 tires)
Oh Baby Daddy needs a new toy!!!!
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Re: All these 5spd. conversions (Cali,68,L-79)
Mine has cost me 2500. I got it from a forum member for a slight discount (he decided to go another route) but it had everything from Keisler in it exept the shifter.
Le Mans Master
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Re: All these 5spd. conversions (Cali,68,L-79)
I'm definitely with you. I think a 5 speed conversion would be a very nice change to the drivability of the car. I have the same gearing as you so I'm usually running 4000 to 4500 on the open road. It makes me a little concerned about the wear on the engine so an overdrive would be nice. If I go to a 5 speed it will be the G-Force gear set in a T-5 because I want clutchless shifting. I just have to see if Keisler will sell their shifter separately.
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Re: All these 5spd. conversions (burners)
I'm definitely with you. I think a 5 speed conversion would be a very nice change to the drivability of the car. I have the same gearing as you so I'm usually running 4000 to 4500 on the open road. It makes me a little concerned about the wear on the engine so an overdrive would be nice. If I go to a 5 speed it will be the G-Force gear set in a T-5 because I want clutchless shifting. I just have to see if Keisler will sell their shifter separately.
Instructor
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From: Brighton MI
Re: All these 5spd. conversions (Fevre)
The shifter mod doesn't look to complicated, finding someone with the skills and tools will be for me. Maybe some with a Keisler unit can dimension it out for us? :confused:
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Re: All these 5spd. conversions (72 Stingray)
Jeff
If you want we could use my T-5 as a guinea pig, I already started to mod the tail for more clearence so if it gets a f'd up no biggie. Only problem I see is the shifter may not be in the same location for the T-5 as the tremec so it may need a diff set up.
If you want we could use my T-5 as a guinea pig, I already started to mod the tail for more clearence so if it gets a f'd up no biggie. Only problem I see is the shifter may not be in the same location for the T-5 as the tremec so it may need a diff set up.
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Re: All these 5spd. conversions (Cali,68,L-79)
Or going to LA or Vegas with those C5 guys who cruise control at 80MPH. Right now I can't keep up, well not for long without hitting a gas station.
3500 RPM now is 78MPH
with TKO-1 3500 RPM is 107 MPH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
3500 RPM now is 78MPH
with TKO-1 3500 RPM is 107 MPH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GO FOR IT!!!
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Le Mans Master
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Re: All these 5spd. conversions (Eddie 70)
I'm wondering if Keisler offers a lower ratio i.e. a .50 versus the .68 for even lower RPM'S. Trying for 3000 RPM at 175mph.
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Re: All these 5spd. conversions (Cali,68,L-79)
I'm wondering if Keisler offers a lower ratio i.e. a .50 versus the .68 for even lower RPM'S. Trying for 3000 RPM at 175mph.
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Re: All these 5spd. conversions (Cali,68,L-79)
Cali,
My 6 speed was the best modification I made, period. A five speed would be a bit less hassle and very much worth the effort. Whether it is something in the water or a contagion from something else, you are only showing the first symptoms. The disease also requires a BB when fully developed. The 327/350 doesn't have any extra ooomph when cruising with a long geared rear end. It's like flooring a 4 cylinder Honda at the same speed.
Peter Paul and Mary were going to do a remake of the song, "Where Have All the Small Blocks Gone?" But one of the guys recently died before they could pull it off.
Chuck
My 6 speed was the best modification I made, period. A five speed would be a bit less hassle and very much worth the effort. Whether it is something in the water or a contagion from something else, you are only showing the first symptoms. The disease also requires a BB when fully developed. The 327/350 doesn't have any extra ooomph when cruising with a long geared rear end. It's like flooring a 4 cylinder Honda at the same speed.
Peter Paul and Mary were going to do a remake of the song, "Where Have All the Small Blocks Gone?" But one of the guys recently died before they could pull it off.
Chuck
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Le Mans Master
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From: San Diego CA
Re: All these 5spd. conversions (Chuck Harmon)
Chuck I couldn't agree more but the choices were;
1. BB Vert
or
2. SB Vert and down for a house.
I took option 2 and relish in my choice every time I come home.
1. BB Vert
or
2. SB Vert and down for a house.
I took option 2 and relish in my choice every time I come home.
Le Mans Master
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Re: All these 5spd. conversions (Cali,68,L-79)
here you go. http://www.g-forcetransmissions.com/tran_gt-5.asp
They make different gear sets for the T-5 that are stronger and have different ratios available. The .59 OD is worth it. I think 2 OD gears in a 6 speed is worthless (T-56) and the ROD is just so bulky.
They make different gear sets for the T-5 that are stronger and have different ratios available. The .59 OD is worth it. I think 2 OD gears in a 6 speed is worthless (T-56) and the ROD is just so bulky.
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Re: All these 5spd. conversions (Cali,68,L-79)
I put a TKO in my Can-Am and boy do I love it !!! Got a 454 with about 450 hp with 308 rear gears ..... when I went to Carlisle in August I got 17 mpg. When I'm going 70 mph, I'm only taching 1800 rpm ---- so according to the gearing formula, if I crank it up to 6000 rpm ---- I'll be going 234 miles per hour --------------------------- You know I'll never see it ! It's nice to be cruising the freeway at a high idle ! Rick
