Hi I am sorry if this has been asked before I did a search with 0 results. I want to pull the 4 speed out of my wife 69 and put in a 5 speed. My question is there are tons of 80-90's camaro running around and other car's that have them but I am just not aware of what trannys they are and would they be able to be installed. I floated the 6 speed option but see that they are only good for the LS-lt motors. If someone has answer to this and dont feel like typing IM me and I will call for your good advice.

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I floated the 6 speed option but see that they are only good for the LS-lt motors.

You've been misinformed. Read this thread, carefully: http://www.camaros.net/forums/showthread.php?t=98387

HMMMMMMMMMMM thanks I didnt read that one... maybe I will do a 6 speed then. My problem is there are 4.11 gears in her car. might drop them down to around 3.55:beers:

Will 2000 ss breaks fit on a 69 camaro?

Also depends on how much money you want to spend and what your use of the car is... Keep that in mind when making a decision.

My problem is there are 4.11 gears in her car. might drop them down to around 3.55

You didn't read the thread.

4.11's are great with an LS1 T56, while 3.55's are at the very lower end of being useful with a 0.5 overdrive. With minor variations for rear tire size, you would be turning about 1,350rpm at 60mph with 3.55's and a 0.5 overdrive, and going about 90mph at 2,000rpm. With a 0.5 overdrive and the 4.11's, you'd be turning about 1,560rpm at 60mph and doing about 77mph at 2,000rpm.

That 6 speed trans has 2 overdrive gears. 6th is .5:1 and would be pretty close to great with the 4:11's!

Another really good option is the TKO 5 speeds. A complete kit (for a naul trans car) is maybe $2400 or so, all brand new. It's pretty close to a boltin too.

That 6 speed trans has 2 overdrive gears. 6th is .5:1 and would be pretty close to great with the 4:11's!

Another really good option is the TKO 5 speeds. A complete kit (for a naul trans car) is maybe $2400 or so, all brand new. It's pretty close to a boltin too.

Jim: I agree if he wanted to go to 3.55's, for example, the TKO would be a great choice and would, as we have beaten to death in the other thread, not require cutting the trans tunnel. The TKO with 4.11's would be a little short in first gear.

Will 2000 ss breaks fit on a 69 camaro?Short answer, yes. I believe the front brakes can be adapted, you'd have to search. The rears can, as long as they come froma 10 bolt rear and not a 9 bolt rear. There is lots of info on this, do some more searching.

Softail,

If you going to mess with your ring and pinion, consider a used Doug Nash.

You can get this in your car with new rear gears for about $1500-$1800. It will have a 10:1 first gear overall and cruise the highway 70mph at 2300RPM

Many folks don't like this trans here because it's "old school" and not quite as strong as a TKO, but it's definately better than a Muncie and they shift great when setup properly.

You'd also have to take into account what you're using the car for - race or just street cruising.

If you going to mess with your ring and pinion, consider a used Doug Nash.

You can get this in your car with new rear gears for about $1500-$1800. It will have a 10:1 first gear overall and cruise the highway 70mph at 2300RPM

Out of curiosity, what are the gear ratios in your Doug Nash 5 speed and what rear end ratio are you using?

Mike,

I have a DNE 4+1 with a 3.27 first gear and of course 5th is 1:1. I use a 2.73 ring and pinion - so it's about 9:1 for first gear - but I like the low RPM highway cruising :-)

I think using a 3.08 gearset will give you 10:1 for first gear. Most people like the 3.08 because they're readily available and you can keep your stronger 3 series carrier. I have a 12 bolt rear with a rather rare 2 series posi for the 2.73 gearset. Since I don't race my car, it's fine for me on the street. Plus, no trans tunnel mods needed, and stock driveshaft. I think it's the easiest of all conversions.

Go Colts!! :-)