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Technical => Drivetrain Tech => Topic started by: 88TurboCoupeman01 on August 03, 2008, 08:49:56 PM

Title: 6 speed conversion
Post by: 88TurboCoupeman01 on August 03, 2008, 08:49:56 PM
Is there any kind of 6 speed maual transmission that will bolt up to my TC.
Title: 6 speed conversion
Post by: 32VFoxBird on August 03, 2008, 11:39:37 PM
no
Title: 6 speed conversion
Post by: t3skidoo on August 04, 2008, 02:56:49 AM
I believe the T-56 has an integral bellhousing (somebody step in if I'm wrong), so one would need to either find/make an adapter plate and deal with spacing issues or cut the existing bell housing and weld (or otherwise permanently attach) the adapter plate to the amputee.  BTW, I think the T-56 is about 100lb heavier than a T-5.

If you're looking for 6-speed functionality for a stock motor, you might consider the 928 configuration and look into something like this
http://www.quaifeamerica.com/transmissions/trans_main.htm
That would make for kick-ass weight distribution if you're wanting a fleet-footed fox.  (add some inboard brakes to the ensuing IRS to be totally trick)

Of course, it would probably be easier to swap in the engine and trans from a donor.
Title: 6 speed conversion
Post by: 88TurboCoupeman01 on August 04, 2008, 07:38:28 PM
k thanks.
Title: 6 speed conversion
Post by: HAVI on August 04, 2008, 07:44:07 PM
If you can graft a Lexus IS,  BMW 3 series, or some similar European sportscar 6 speed manual tranny into the car, I'd love to see it.  Just a bellhousing adapter away... short of making if fit, getting it to shift, stickshift placement, etc...
Title: 6 speed conversion
Post by: gumby on August 04, 2008, 08:42:49 PM
sounds like alot of work compared to a 2.3/SBF adapter plate and a T56 w/5.0 bell....

its already been done, many times over.
Title: 6 speed conversion
Post by: HAVI on August 04, 2008, 09:42:58 PM
That's why I'd love to see it, lol.

(think D&D Performance)
Title: 6 speed conversion
Post by: shame302 on August 28, 2008, 02:48:38 AM
ive deffinetly seen it done in a tc b4. i love mine but its really not worth the trouble imo.
Title: 6 speed conversion
Post by: pro-five-oh on August 29, 2008, 12:22:23 PM
Quote from: gumby;230614
sounds like alot of work compared to a 2.3/SBF adapter plate and a T56 w/5.0 bell....

its already been done, many times over.


That's what I was gonna recommend.  Just don't forget to change out the speedo gear, I just put whatever D&D gave me, and almost got a speeding ticket because of it. 90mph in a 70mph isn't a bright idea. :D