i am curious about the tremec tk-6060 transmission that comes in many stock cars now (viper, vette, chally)
would a transmission like this be difficult to mate up to a big block mopar?
i really like the idea of 6 gears, and they seem to be a pretty readily available tranny at a reasonable price...
what all would be necessary other that getting a matching clutch set, and fabricating a crossmember, and mating up a driveshaft?
cost-wise, could i save some money going this route?
i definitely want a manual trans, but as a lot of others are, i am willing to do some fabrication to save some $$$....plus i like the idea of a short shift, and highway capability..
thanks for any input...

ill also be around 600 hp...i suspect it can handle that?

also forgot it needs a bellhousing to be found or made...

How much does the CTS weigh Fred?

QuickTime has a bellhousing for a couple of different 6 speeds. I think they have a Viper bellhousing and one for the GM unit.

Give these guys a look, I think they will have the info you are looking for.

http://www.rsgear.com/transzilla.asp



Don

I am in the middle of doing this. Have matched to my 572 Hemi.
The T6060 is the same as the T56 Magnum. Quicktime make a bellhousing P/N RM6077.
This trans is rated to 700/700, but investigation shows it will certainly handle more so I am prepared to take the risk as mine will not be seeing continuous load like that (just bursts)
Have LOADS of information & pic's, PM me.

Darren

If your looking for a trans for your car look at http://www.americanpowertrain.com/ I have on going in a 1000 hp Hemi Coronet R/T and they guarantee it up to 1300 to 1400 ft lbs torque.

B Body install of T6060/T56Magnum:

Bellhousing RM6077 (needed minor modification)
Use GM/Tremec T6060/T56 as input shaft length is correct.:

Have any pics of the TB rear crossmember replacement yet?

We're fabricating that right now.

so the gm input shaft doesnt need anything to be done...it is the correct size?
thanks for the pictures....looks like a nice ride!

Yes, with the RM6077 bellhousing you have to use the Tremec TUET7277 (T56Magnum), or the other GM one (can't remember the PN), they have the correct input shaft length. With the bellhousing you need to use a 130th flywheel.

have just installed the Unlawful Racing 4-link rear too... (it's awesome.. will post another link on this).

viewed from the back of the car..

Looks like a pretty awesome car in the making Darren!

Heres something new for the RT56.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OI2fGeL7DEE

So the dodge trannys wont work due to the input length? The factory bellhousings should bolt right up to an A engine being the bolt pattern is the same as a new Hemi...