Re: Tremec based 5 Speed swap...how much did it cost you ?
[Re: AlexP]
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06/15/08 12:32 PM
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Classof70Chally
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The cost will vary depending on what you need. The 4 spd to 5 spd 'kit' prices assume several things. Some of these include that you send them your existing bellhousing to be remachined for the Tremec. If not then a new Kiesler unit is about $300. A pistol grip will run you about $140? if you don't already have one and a decent clutch and press plate will be another $300 or so. They will also make up a new driveline (incl in kit) but they require that you to first install the trans, measure the distance, and then fax them the info. Then about 2 weeks later you get your driveline. My 4 spd to 5 spd swap cost me $4,300 + or - but I upgraded the clutch, bought a new press plate and pistol grip and bought their bellhousing. I think the minimum you could get away for with the basic kit will be around $3,500 after shipping, etc.
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Re: Tremec based 5 Speed swap...how much did it cost yo
[Re: 5spdcuda]
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06/16/08 09:22 AM
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Under $3k
I think a B body would be much easier than my E-body swap.
Start with a Mustang spec TKO600 and get a Lakewood bell. Turn the TKO bearing retainer to Mopar size and re-fit. Mock it up, mark bolt holes in lakewood and drill. Bolt it together with flange nuts inside and tack weld nuts.
Use factory clutch linkage with a Jeep 4.0L throwout bearing with is a dead ringer for the mopar one but fits the Tremec bearing tube perfectly.
The TKO's use a Chevy spline and since GM and Mopar Pressure plates have the same pattern I was simply able to buy an off the shelf 11" clutch kit from Summit for an GM product.
Since the B-body shifter position is located forward more than the E-body you would have to relocate the shifter to one of the other positions. It will be on center rather than offset to the drivers side.
Theres more homework to be done but that the jist of it.
2017 Contusion Blue Challenger T/A 392 M6 "BLKNBLU"
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Re: Tremec based 5 Speed swap...how much did it cost yo
[Re: rj8806]
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06/16/08 05:07 PM
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Sinister68
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>$5K for the whole conversion kit from Automatic to TKO500
-James
2013 Challenger SRT
1968 Charger R/T
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Re: Tremec based 5 Speed swap...how much did it cost yo
[Re: NITROUSN]
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06/16/08 09:01 PM
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gremlinsteve
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hey alex...i saw you with the grin on your face when driving that red bomber around.
didnt think you would get that in love with the setup tho.
makes for a fun driving car does it not.
for the record tho, im going with a gearvendors unit on the 727. just because i have everything together already.
steve
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Re: Tremec based 5 Speed swap...how much did it cost yo
[Re: AlexP]
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06/16/08 09:43 PM
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Hey, Alex, I got one of those a week or so back, too, and I don't really have any fear of running it behind my 340. With more displacement and not THAT much more weight, I don't think you'd have anything to worry about. Nice thing about those flywheels is they're drilled for 10.5 and 11" bolt patterns. you could run a 10.5" clutch and shifting would be super slick... less mass for the synchros to control, so they'll work better.
Clair
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