Anyone do Keisler 5 speed

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Sep 19, 2004 | 10:30 PM

timbo79

Thread Starter

Burning Brakes

Joined: Sep 2002

Posts: 1,179

Likes: 3

From: SF East Bay CA

Anyone do Keisler 5 speed

Has anyone with a C3 one the auto to manual conversion using the Tremec 5 speed from Keisler. Ad in 'vette mag says 2899. a little high, but if all components are there.. might be worth it. 7 hour install?? (I lareadyu have a new crossmember from BowTie as I have a 700R4. With the TPI installed, I think the 5 speed and the 3:55's would be great.. Just hoping for some feedback from someone who has done it.

Thanks Guys

Sep 20, 2004 | 05:40 AM

Tomi72

Racer

Joined: Nov 2000

Posts: 369

Likes: 1

From: Finland

I believe that price is for the manual 4 speed to tremec 5 speed conversion, auto to 5 speed will be more expensive because of the clutch, bellhousing and pedal assembly needed.

I'm planning on doing the auto to tremec 5 speed conversion over next winter but I'll buy the parts locally and not use the kit. I think it will be a little more work but also a little cheaper.

Last edited by Tomi72; Sep 20, 2004 at 05:44 AM.

Sep 20, 2004 | 07:45 AM

Gordonm

Race Director

Joined: Dec 1999

Posts: 19,610

Likes: 778

From: Forked River NJ

I went from 4 speed to 5 speed so I can't comment on the price. The 3.55 gears should be great. I have 3.70s in mine and think it is perfect. My motor does not make a lot of low end torque so anything below 50 mph in 5th is useless. The trans is great and worth it.

Sep 20, 2004 | 08:38 AM

ram82fire

Burning Brakes

Joined: May 2001

Posts: 1,102

Likes: 0

From: spring city pa

I did the 700r to tremec switch and the results are great . There is no need for drive shaft work as the two are the same length . I gathered the required clutch components both from members here and ebay to install the hydraulics .

geo

Sep 20, 2004 | 12:16 PM

Beasley's 76

Instructor

Joined: Aug 2004

Posts: 102

Likes: 1

From: Montgomery Alabama

Why 5 gears when you can get 6 for the same price! The T56 is the way to go, and you can buy one modified for C3's for around 2400, I believe Tremec carries it. I've purchased a T56 6 speed out of a 96 camaro and I plan on installing it over the winter. It's more work than the installing the modified T56, but I got it a good price. I hope to install the 6 speed myself with some help from some friends, I won't spend over 2K total doing the entire conversion.

Sep 20, 2004 | 02:37 PM

Cali,68,L-79

Le Mans Master

Joined: Jan 2001

Posts: 6,938

Likes: 1

From: San Diego CA

Becuase the T56 is longer, heavier, requires more modification to the frame, 6th gear is useless, TKO offers .068/ .064 while that 1:1 gear end sucks. Okay that's why.

Sep 20, 2004 | 07:36 PM

MotorHead

Race Director

Joined: Apr 2000

Posts: 17,676

Likes: 201

From: Who says "Nothing is impossible" ? I've been doing nothing for years.

Telll em how you really feel

I've got a Keisler TKO 600 coming in the spring, would like to hear more about how easy it is going to befor me to install it in my garage.

Sep 20, 2004 | 08:05 PM

Gordonm

Race Director

Joined: Dec 1999

Posts: 19,610

Likes: 778

From: Forked River NJ

I did mine in my garage on the floor. It was not to bad at all. I did cut the crossmember but after that it was a breeze. The TKO 5 speed fits very well. I have the .68 overdrive and with 3.70 gears it cruises down the highway at about 2200 rpm at 70 mph. Perfect for my motor.