Tremec 5 & 6(?) speeds


http://209.208.111.198/Topic8198.aspx 		Print Topic | Close Window

By 63 Red Stake Bed - 18 Years Ago
Did I read that there is a y blocker who was at columbus with a smokin' T-Bird that has a Tremec 6 speed?

I thought that the 6 speed had an intrigal bell housing on all but the gm application...

By speedpro56 - 18 Years Ago
Tremec makes an aftermarket T56 to fit a FE That comes with an adapter plate. Drill the adapter plate to accept the small bolt pattern on the bellhousing, then do whatever is needed to fit an FE to a y-block. (shorten the pilot bearing shaft, cut down the bearing retainer front shaft cover etc.)  You would have to get in touch with Tremec's aftermarket division and I don't have their number.
By 63 Red Stake Bed - 18 Years Ago
Well ok... A bit of a job for my old tank!!   I think I'll stick with my plans for the 5 speed!!  I got a little happy about the double O.D.  A nice transition from 1:1 to the.68, or .62 in the case of the 6spd.

Thanks for the info though!

By unibodyboy - 18 Years Ago
63, i'm running the T-5, and it is awesome with my pickup. I'm running a 3:73 rear end. Still has plenty of go, and cruises nicely doing 70-80 mph @2400-2700 RPMS.
By 63 Red Stake Bed - 18 Years Ago
unibody-

Did you use Mummert's adapter?  What size tires are you running??

My 4.10's are killing me on the highway!  Esp. with the gas prices! Sheesh!

By unibodyboy - 18 Years Ago
See my post about the T-5 from last night.  It should have all the information you could need.  My tires are 23" tall.

http://www.y-blocksforever.com/forums/Topic8350-3-1.aspx 

By mr.uglyduckling - 15 Years Ago
ive seen some t56's that are for 5.0 it seemes it would be easyer to adapt a smallblock to another smallblock and i know that adapters are available to adapt the 5.0 trany's to the y's just a thought i had for my truckhowever i dont know if it'll work since i also want to convertit it to 4x4