After all the discussions I have noticed regarding the 5 or 6 spd conversion, the thing I have noticed is most of them require cutting the floor. I saw this post elsewhere and thought some might like to see it. It seems Keisler has designed a new 5 spd trans to fit the older cars without cutting the floor pans.
This RS came out right after I bought my tremec, bummer. It still looks like it is a lot taller than a muncie. I still think you would have to cut the tunnel a bit for the height of it and the offset shifter. Maybe, maybe not, for sure a lot less cutting anyway
From what I had read, guys were quoted between $2400 - $2900 depending on the trans. I believe that was a complete kit. Here is some Q&A another guy recieved about the trans to fit in his '70 A body car.
q: Are any modifications needed to bolt this unit up to my car? a: None.
q: It looks like the output shaft is 31 spline with a yoke provided for my driveshaft, is this correct? a: Actually, a full driveshaft is included in the kit since yours will be too long.
q: Do you install a specific speedo gear? a: Yes, calibrated to your rear tire size and axle ratio.
q: I expect my car to be making in the range of 400-450 hp and tq at the flywheel. The car is street driven only, doing the occasional burnout and lots of power shifting. Ill rev limit at 5500 rpm. a: No problem, RS shifts clean up to 7000 rpms.
q: Which RS transmission do you recommend and what is your pricing on each model? a: You didnt provide your axle ratio which is used to determine which model will function best. RS500 $2595 3.37 1.99 1.33 1.00 .67 o/d ratios recommended for anything numerically lower than a 3.55 RS600 $2995 2.80 1.99 1.33 1.00 .67 o/d ratios recommended for anything numerically higher than a 3.55
Comment from Jeff: All RS series units are remanufactured and based on the original Borg-Warner T45 design. Starting 1Q 2011 the tail housing will be a re-engineered brand new piece. We will be manufacturing the complete transmissions brand new later next year with a new main case as well. The T45 was designed 3 years after the T56 6 speed and shares all of the carbon fiber synchro technology.
q: What will the advantage of the new main case be? a: The advantage of the new main case will be ease of installation. Currently we use an adapter plate with a captured bolt design that requires the bolts to be tightened with a wrench. The new case will allow the trans to be bolted up like a traditional Muncie.
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1972 Pontiac Lemans (daughter's car) 2005 Pontiac Grand Am 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
If the price is OK that should be a nice transmission. I put a Tremec 5 speed in a 62 Impala and I really like it. I had to modify the tunnel area quite a bit. It looks like this one would be a lot easier to install.
[http://www.gearvendors.com/magazines.html] Hey Carl3 why not go this way then you can keep your HOT M 20 and have an 8 speed and no cutting ( i think )....
http://www.gearvendors.com/magazines.html
dang it how do get these links to work ???
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When you post a link, hit the space bar after it. It should go live right away with the solid line under the link and turns pinkish/purple.
With your existing, place your cursor after the "L" in html and hit the space bar... Also, remove the "[ ]" in the first link then space bar. It will turn blue or pinkish/purple.
Edit your post and try it!!!
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