I'm restoring a 67 Camaro with a stock Saginaw 4 speed. Is there a 5 speed transmission available that will work with the factory console?

Closest you'll find is the Richmond 5 speed. This is not an overdrive tranny. Has a very low first gear with a 1;1 fifth. Run with a tall, 2,73 rear end or even a 2.56. Very close to same dimensions as the Sag/Muncie series. Other five speeds are 2 inches longer or more and have center mounted internal rail shifters. Deep pockets? Look into a RichmontdGear 6 speed. Tough, overdrive, near bolt in swap, expensive. tom

Tom is right, that Richmond 6 speed will set you back $3,000. Wow! If you have that kind of money it is the way to go. Remember you still need a clutch and flywheel and maybe more depending on what you have now. I have undertaken swapping a T-56 from a late model Camaro and expect to spend a little over $3,200 for the complete swap. All new parts except the used tranny. This tranny is strong, rated at 450 ft/lbs of torque. I have been told near stock apprearance was achieved by slightly altering the shifter (dog bone extention to move shifter forward 2") and moving the console back about 2".

Joseph

The tremec 5 speed is now out for GM cars. Go to www.ultranet.com/~fortes

I agree with Joseph, the T-56 is the way to go. If you have really, really deep pockets the only other 5 or 6-speed that outshines the T-56 is the Richmond, and only because of its' closer 1-2 and 2-3 gear change (38% vs 35% on 1-2, 34% vs 26% 2-3, T-56 vs Richmond).

I installed a Richmond Street 5-speed in my '69. Works great but forget the console! The shifter comes out the side of the tunnel and I had to graft a small hump around it to cover it. The stock carpet goes over it fine but the console is a lost cause.

I've installed a retro-fit T56 into my '67. This works with pre '87 engines & allows you to keep your stock bell housing & clutch setup - saving time & $. The console apears stock. Price is around $2300. Worth every cent!!!

[This message has been edited by Rod67 (edited 10-27-99).]

[This message has been edited by Rod67 (edited 10-27-99).]

If you don't go with the T-56 don't just go with the Richmond 5speed. Check out the Tremec. With their shifter adapter you don't have to touch the console