5 Speed Trannies

[CHEV 383]

Who is running a 5 - 6 speed tranny out there in their first gen?? My old Saginaw 4-speed has seen better days, and I am in the market for an upgrade.

First thing that comes to mind is a Tremec, but they are $2-3k. Anyone running something different, like a newer Camaro trans and like it???

[bri2203]

Where I work we are a dealer for kiesler engineering.
We have installed quite a few Tremec 5 speeds in C2 and C3 Corvettes. They are a great piece. Because the first gear is so low you can easily get away with a 3.08 axle ratio and you still have a overdrive so your RPMS on the hwy will be under 2,000. Send me a PM if your interested and I will get you in touch with someone who can get you some pricing.

Some obsitcals you might encounter with a newer 6 speed are hydralic clutch, instead of manual and non cable driven speedo.

[skar]

I which I had a 5 speed . Best I can do is go to a 700R.

[Orange Terror]

If you don't want a lot of work and hassle of upgrading to hydraulic clutch and all that an easy solution would be to just buy a Richmond super street 5 speed. I'm pretty sure they are close to a bolt in. Still can use your original clutch linkage. However, they are just over $3k. Just another thought though.

[CHEV 383]

Thanks for the offer. I have had my eye on Keilser Auto website for some time now. From what I have read, it sounds like I can use a stock Tremec tranny and not really need the modified version for the camaro. Besides, I do not have the center console, so I am flexible on shifter locations. It is more about comfort than console for me.

I will let you know though, if I do choose to go that route.

The 5 speed Tremec's have manual clutches right??

I have seen the RPM sheets for the trannies. My 3:31 gear will be real nice in first with the low gear and very nice with the OD gear. Basically saves me buying a rear end.

Later,

Where I work we are a dealer for kiesler engineering.
We have installed quite a few Tremec 5 speeds in C2 and C3 Corvettes. They are a great piece. Because the first gear is so low you can easily get away with a 3.08 axle ratio and you still have a overdrive so your RPMS on the hwy will be under 2,000. Send me a PM if your interested and I will get you in touch with someone who can get you some pricing.

Some obsitcals you might encounter with a newer 6 speed are hydralic clutch, instead of manual and non cable driven speedo.

[bri2203]

Thanks for the offer. I have had my eye on Keilser Auto website for some time now. From what I have read, it sounds like I can use a stock Tremec tranny and not really need the modified version for the camaro. Besides, I do not have the center console, so I am flexible on shifter locations. It is more about comfort than console for me.

I will let you know though, if I do choose to go that route.

The 5 speed Tremec's have manual clutches right??

I have seen the RPM sheets for the trannies. My 3:31 gear will be real nice in first with the low gear and very nice with the OD gear. Basically saves me buying a rear end.

Later,

Correct the 5 speeds Tremecs come with manual clutch.
We just put a tremec in a 1967 big block Vette with a 3.08 axle. The owner was is so pleased that he can through it in 5 gear at 45 mph and the car putts along at 1,000 rpms.

[beardy2]

i have a muncie 4 speed tranny that i would sell for the right price. make me an offer what ever it is worth to you if you want it. i wouldnt want to much for it.

[CHEV 383]

Imagine that big block vette, rolling down the highway at 55 mph in 5th gear, nice and quiet, and downshifting into 3rd and hammering it!!!!! AWESOME!!!