Tremec ???
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 21,543
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From: Park City Utah
There are a few. Motivation to change is low, on these here forums, however. If auto, it's financially more prudent to sell, buy a stick. If it's a stick, it's got a ZF6 already, which fits and is better...so....Not an overwhelmingly popular mod.
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 4,427
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From: Minneapolis Mn
I have an 86 Convertible that the 4+3 was swapped out for a Tremec 5 speed before I purchased it. Only complaint I have about it is first gear acts more like a granny, tops out too soon IMO. About the only other changes I see is there as a Dakota Digital converter was wired into the speedometer to convert the tranny output signal to match the car speedometer. It drives well and fun on the road. If you plan to drag race, not sure it's the best solution due to the gear spacing IMO.
Last edited by hcbph; Jun 21, 2021 at 09:10 PM.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2013
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From: near the thumb in the mitten
Because the transmission supports and is supported by the rear differential through the "C" beam; making it not a simple swap. C beam brackets more often need to custom made vs a off the shelf part.
Safety Car
Joined: Apr 2016
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From: N.E. Ohio OH
Finalist 2020 C4 of the Year - Modified
There is a Tremec kit for the 84-88 C4's. Has everything needed, including the bracket for the c-beam
https://shiftsst.com/blog/post/1984-1988-corvette.html
https://shiftsst.com/blog/post/1984-1988-corvette.html
Pro
Joined: Aug 2020
Posts: 647
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From: Liliha Bakery stuffing my face with coco puffs!
I have an 86 Convertible that the 4+3 was swapped out for a Tremec 5 speed before I purchased it. Only complaint I have about it is first gear acts more like a granny, tops out too soon IMO. About the only other changes I see is there as a Dakota Digital converter was wired into the speedometer to convert the tranny output signal to match the car speedometer. It drives well and fun on the road. If you plan to drag race, not sure it's the best solution due to the gear spacing IMO.
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