mobythevan Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 Just an observation I thought I would throw up here in case someone is curious about this. During my turbo swap I had noticed that there are two gussets to help support the transmission bellhousing that attach to the bottom of the L6 block. Before I actually got to installing I asked if anyone was retaining these gussets. Then when I actually installed the engine it became apparent that there are no provisions on manual trannies to bolt to these gussets. I checked 4spd and BW 5spd. My turbo engine came from an automatic car so I can only assume at this point the gussets only worked with the auto tranny. This makes sense to me because auto trannies are typically heavier. So speak up if anyone atually used them on a manual tranny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody 82 ZXT Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 Are you talking about the big aluminum peices that bolt to the block and the tranny? If so then I use them on my ZXT with the BW T5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobythevan Posted August 6, 2003 Author Share Posted August 6, 2003 Yeah, they have two bolts into the block and then one into the bellhousing. They didn't seem to line up with any holes on the BW 5spd I have.????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudge Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 I'm using mine with the early 5 speed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody 82 ZXT Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 That sounds odd to me. Maybe they made differnt one for different tranny's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperZ Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 I am using the gusset set from my '82 auto 2+2 on my tranny with a B/W. Lined up great. Have you tried to swap sides with them? They should fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobythevan Posted August 7, 2003 Author Share Posted August 7, 2003 I think I figured out the issue. I was looking for bolt holes all the way thru, not threaded holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobythevan Posted August 9, 2003 Author Share Posted August 9, 2003 Oh boy, this little stuff just wears me down. I got the 5spd put in, but I only had the plate that goes between the block and bellhousing from the 4spd. After everything was in then I though about checking the gussets again. No hole in that metal plate for the gusset bolts, wish I would have checked that when it was easy to drill. Oh well, looks like no gussets for me until I upgrade to the 240mm clutch this winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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