Is there somewhere out there information about swapping in a 5 or 6 speed manual tranny out of a 80s/90s Camaro into a first-gen Camaro? I'd like to make this change, since my Camaro has no tranny; but I've already bitten off more than I can chew on this car anyway and would prefer to read someone else's experiences with clutch linkages, etc.

Thanks!

One of the rags did a nice article on the install. I think it was a 67/68 camaro. I will dig it up and scan it if you wish.

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Mark
1992 Firebird 355/Six Speed
1991 RS 350 / Blown (As in Broke)
1987 Toyota Pickup 383 / 500 + HP
**How fast is just a matter of how much $$$ **

That'd rock; or at least a pointer to what issue http://www.camaros.net/forum/smile.gif

Check this article out. It shows a Tremec 5 speed overdrive step by step installation in a 68 Camaro. I have installed one in my 67 and others on this board have installed them in 68's. It uses the factory bellhousing,flywheel,pressure plate,clutch fork, clutch linkage and comes with a shifter. http://www.fortesparts.com/sept99schevy.html

As per most of magazine stuff there are no prices listed in the article and on Forte's website. Does anyone know what the cost of the tranny is? I wouldn't mind trying to blow one up behind my 427 http://www.camaros.net/forum/cool.gif Especially since I may have toasted my M-21 http://www.camaros.net/forum/eek.gif

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Jeff
69 SSRS 396(roller 427 http://www.camaros.net/forum/biggrin.gif )
My Chevs (http://www.tcg158.homestead.com)

[This message has been edited by ace841 (edited 08-24-2000).]

My Fortes Tremec TKO ran $1,925. I believe the 3550 is $1,625, but not sure. However, you will definitely need the TKO which is rated at 525 ft-lbs of torque.

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Hugger Orange & white 69 Camaro with supercharged 350, Tremec TKO, and 3.73 12-bolt

See my website updated 8/13/00 at:

www.geocities.com/gheatly (http://www.geocities.com/gheatly)

Fortes has just redone their website and it has current prices. They are at www.fortesparts.com (http://www.fortesparts.com)

Do an archive search in this forum on Tremec and you will find some good threads on the subject of putting a Tremec in a first gen. Several contributors to this forum have successfully put Tremecs in their cars but it is usually a little more involved than the Super Chevey article indicates. And I have discovered that there are some unique issues with 67s.

If you go with the Tremec, I would buy the X-member, speedo drive and yoke in addition to the transmission. The optional shifter that moves the stub forward about 1.5" really helps with console compatibility. It adds $269 to the price. I still had to move my console back about 1.5" to better center the shifter in the console shift plate. I would not buy the back-up switch as the stock one that comes with the tranny is fine.

On the x-member, Fortes has had some quality problems but they are getting better. They are basically a modified TH400 cross member. A unique problem on 67s is that the frame is only drilled for a 3" on center cross member and the TH400 is 2.5" on center. 68s (and I assume 69s) have holes to accomodate both 2.5 and 3 inch center cross members. I just have to drill some extra holes.

I don't have mine all the way done but pretty close. I just went with the 3550 even thought I am running a 435 HP, 500 ft. lb. 383, but then I don't expect to flog it all that often.




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Mark M.
Red 67 Convertible
Red Deluxe Interior
383/Tremec 5 Speed
4 Wheel Disk

derekf, check out the Spring 2k edition of Camaro Performers. It has an article on installing a Tremec in a 1st Gen. If you can't find a copy let me know.....


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Mark
1992 Firebird 355/Six Speed
1991 RS 350 / 700-R4
1987 Toyota Pickup 383 / 500 + HP
**How fast is just a matter of how much $$$ **

Mark, I don't mean to sound like an idiot.. but not only do I not have access to a copy of Camaro Performers, I don't think I've ever heard of it/them... I assume it's a magazine; is it one that I'd see in a Barnes & Noble, or is it one I'd have to subscribe to to get?

derekf, No problem man. It was the first copy I had even seen. Whats your e-mail address?



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Mark
1992 Firebird 355/Six Speed
1991 RS 350 / 700-R4
1987 Toyota Pickup 383 / 500 + HP
**How fast is just a matter of how much $$$ **

I'm trying to keep all the car stuff at camaro@derekf.com - is this an e-magazine?

Thanks, I do appreciate it.

IMHO,

WOW, its great to see posts like this!!!!! pdq67

When I blow my M-20, I will need all this stuff too.

derekf,

Come to our club cookout on September 30th and talk to Bill Roy. He has a Tremec overdrive in his 69 big block car. I am pretty sure he will be driving it here so you could get a good look at what he did.

It is also featured in September's newsletter, being mailed early this week.