Great looking elky Clint!
Don

Clint's 68 can be seen at
http://www.dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint_hooper.htm directly or
http://www.dalesplace.com > Friends Cars > Clint Hooper.

Dale McIntosh






> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Clint Hooper
> Sent: Saturday, November 30, 2002 5:23 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] T-56 + BB
> 
> 
> How much would a Tremec 5spd trans cost me,Mike? Is its 5th 
> gear an OD gear or 1:1? Does it use the same type of shifter 
> set-up as the T56?  Sorry for asking so many questions but 
> I'm really interested in using one of these behind a 502". 
> Clint Hooper LT5 Registry Director Wichita Falls,Tx
> (940) 855-6636
> '91 ZR-1 Callaway Aerobody
> TX TAGS: USA ZR1
> http://www.LT5Registry.net/
> '69 El Camino Pro Street
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Michael Pell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> 
> Sure, there is a GM Aftermarket T56 available for about 
> $1976.00.  It'll bolt right up to your GM bellhousing, use 
> your clutch components (fork, linkages, 26
> spline clutch, bearings, etc)!     It has a 0.62 6th, is rated at 400
> ft/lbs.
> 
> The 6 speeds typically require more tunnel surgery, as it's a 
> larger transmission.  And the shifter location is 5-7" 
> rearward of the Muncie shifter location.
> 
> The TREMEC 5sp is rated higher at up to 525 ft/lbs,and will 
> fit in the '68 and new GM cars without much, or any, tunnel 
> work.  The shifter is 2.75" rearward of the Muncie shifter.
> 
> The 5speeds are raced regularly, drag and road racing, but 
> I've not heard of too many 6speeds being raced.  The point 
> being that the 5sp will likely last longer behind a BB.
> 
> Mike
> 
> 
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