Has anyone intalled the tranny tunnel insulator with the transmission still installed. I'm going to be replacing my shifter soon and thought I might be able to sneak that insulator in at the same time. I also would like to install the foam collar as well.

Any ideas?

I think it can be done, but, I've never tried it. I know the foam collar can be installed with the trans in, 'cause I have done that!

If you have a 4 speed, the tunnel insulation should go on, but you may need to remove the shifter/linkage. With an automatic, it's gonna be tight, if not impossible!

I had the tunnel insulation replaced (the original was all wadded up).  This was done with the tranny out.

 I had the tunnel insulation installed when Joel was rebuilding my trans.  Couldn't tell much difference heat wise, but I didn't put the foam collar in. I hear that makes a significant difference. Approx. # 78 on my to do list.  I don't think you could install the tunnel insul.  with the trans. in. Just not enough room. My 2 cents.

Joel did your tranny?  Did he do a good job??   When the time comes (hopefully not soon), I was gonna let "THE JOEL" rebuild that Muncie.  I had the foam collar replaced at the same time with the insulation.  The tranny was out.  I could tell a difference.

 Well, it grinds going into first, can't get it into second and have no reverse. Like most of his advise..crappy

 No, he did a great job. Probably the ONLY thing I've EVER had done that was right. Now if I could just get him to do the rest of what it needs............ Got a job yet, Joel?

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 Well, it grinds going into first, can't get it into second and have no reverse. Like most of his advise..crappy

 No, he did a great job. Probably the ONLY thing I've EVER had done that was right. Now if I could just get him to do the rest of what it needs............ Got a job yet, Joel?

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Sounds like operator error to me.

And, no, I still don't have a job, but thanx for askin...

[QUOTE=greypoupon69]Joel did your tranny?  Did he do a good job??   When the time comes (hopefully not soon), I was gonna let "THE JOEL" rebuild that Muncie.  I had the foam collar replaced at the same time with the insulation.  The tranny was out.  I could tell a difference. [/QUOTE]

He better have - I just shipped my tranny to him today! 

Charlie - my car didn't have the tranny tunnel insulator installed. PO removed it. I got a new one to put in while the tranny is out. I don't think you'll be able to get it in with the tranny in the car - just not enough room.

How did you rivet in the clips that hold the insulation?