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Topic: Tremec (Keisler) 5 speed

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Tremec (Keisler) 5 speed

Posted: 6/19/06 10:59am Message 11 of 17
Kiltime
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Piscataway, NJ - USA
Joined: 10/16/2002
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Vette(s): 1973 coupe silver Eng.383 stroker. Tremec 5spd 1977 L48 Stock
 One thing about shifting is you don't have to muscle it. It takes a while to get use to.


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Tremec (Keisler) 5 speed

Posted: 6/19/06 6:06pm Message 12 of 17
Frog72
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Vette(s): 1972 4-spd Coupe, Elkhart Green, balanced and blueprinted 360ci, 3.70 gear, AFR 195, CC XE274, Holley 700DP, Weiand Stealth, Hedman Headers, electronic ignition conversion

I've been considering swapping my Muncie for a Tremec 5 speed in my '72. Everything I've read on Keisler's website claims it's a perfect bolt-in swap. I've got a 3.70 gear and would love to be able to cruise on the interstate at something less than 3500 rpm. Should I forget it and rebuild my Muncie?

Thanks,

Dave

 




Tremec (Keisler) 5 speed

Posted: 6/19/06 8:30pm Message 13 of 17
whtlitnin
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VENTRESS, LA - USA
Joined: 10/8/2003
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Vette(s): 1971 Blue Roadster, sb400, cam, electronic ignition,10 disc CD changer, 2.5" chambered exhaust, 3.36 rear,tremec 5 speed from Classic Chevy, fiberglass rear spring and vintage air.
I got mine from Classic Chevy and it's been my best update so far. Like Alan said it took a while to get used to the 2nd to 3rd shift being straight up then 4 to 5 pushing over. There trans was bolt in without grinding any holes and the stock clutch would have worked but I put in a new Zoom clutch, pressure plate and brg. because mine was worn. Their web site is very helpfull and Jeff was Great to deal with!! I think you can now see install manual on their site. I ran the speedo cable aroun the bottom of the trans and up the right side to stay away from the exhaust and it's been working.        &nbs p;         &nbs p;         &nbs p;         &nbs p;          Ray


Tremec (Keisler) 5 speed

Posted: 6/20/06 4:43am Message 14 of 17
knotacare
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Newark, DE - USA
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Vette(s): 1968 Conv, 454HO,500HP-600TQ, TKO-600,3:70 HD rear,hotrod air, custom paint & suspension,1973 Ruby Red,T-top, 383 Stroker, TK)-500,frame off restro, 1967 Dodge Coronet, 340 stroker to 406, Dana 60
[QUOTE=Frog72]

I've been considering swapping my Muncie for a Tremec 5 speed in my '72. Everything I've read on Keisler's website claims it's a perfect bolt-in swap. I've got a 3.70 gear and would love to be able to cruise on the interstate at something less than 3500 rpm. Should I forget it and rebuild my Muncie?

Thanks,

Dave

Dave

 With your rear at 3500 you'll be doing over 105mph with a TKO-600 That is the main reason I purchased the tremec to lower my rpm's at 65-75 mph your rpms will drop 32-36% depending on which tremec you chose go with classic5speedschevy..you'll be happier.

Alan

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Tremec (Keisler) 5 speed

Posted: 6/20/06 5:39pm Message 15 of 17
Frog72
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Vette(s): 1972 4-spd Coupe, Elkhart Green, balanced and blueprinted 360ci, 3.70 gear, AFR 195, CC XE274, Holley 700DP, Weiand Stealth, Hedman Headers, electronic ignition conversion

Thanks for the reply. The ability to cruise at 70 mph at under 2500 rpm definitely has me interested. I checked out Classic Chevy's website. I think the TKO-600 has the best gear ratios to use with a 3.70 rear end. I'm not sure if I want to cut the cross member or not. I'll have to think about that some. I assume it is possible to install it with the welded cross member in place, isn't it? Just a lot more work to install or remove it if it needs servicing.

Thanks again,

Dave

   




Tremec (Keisler) 5 speed

Posted: 6/21/06 3:35am Message 16 of 17
glenns
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DOWNINGTOWN, PA - USA
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Vette(s): 1969 Monza Red Black Conv / Black Vinal hardtop 454/480 Tremec 5 Speed 308 Posi.Black Leather Interior, PS, PW, Air cond., tilt/tele,AM/FM Cass.-5 Pack CD, Hurst Shifter, side pipes 2004 Yellow convertible with black top and black interior

I installed mine with the crossmember in place, it is just a whole lot harder to do that way.  Make sure you read the directions.  They tell you how to remove and to rotate the bell housing during trans installation.  If you don't remove the bell housing, you will never get the trans input shaft into it cause the tailshaft is larger than a Muncie so you can not slide it over the crossmember as far as a Muncie will go.  Check your e-brake cable for clearance.  Mine seemed fine as long as the car was up on the lift.  The drive shaft rotated and struck nothing.  Once the car was down on the ground, the output yoke hit both the e-brake cable and the passanger side floor.

Good luck,

Glenn




Tremec (Keisler) 5 speed

Posted: 6/21/06 4:55am Message 17 of 17
knotacare
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Newark, DE - USA
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Vette(s): 1968 Conv, 454HO,500HP-600TQ, TKO-600,3:70 HD rear,hotrod air, custom paint & suspension,1973 Ruby Red,T-top, 383 Stroker, TK)-500,frame off restro, 1967 Dodge Coronet, 340 stroker to 406, Dana 60

Dave

Call classic they have got this problem solved now & a removable crossmember makes life a lot easier.

Alan




                                               

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