Pyro Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Don't you need to use the 153 tooth flywheel and starter to clear the body of the Z? I use a flywheel and clutch set up for a 66 nova (10.5 inch with 153 tooth flywheel) with my T5. You need to go easy on that transmission since it is from a 6 cylinder car. Also, 1st gear is extra low in that trans and will almost be un-useable, unless you are teaching someone to drive a manual transmission. hahahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Scott Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Aftermarket T56, .62 6th gear. I agree with Dan, the 6 speed is a bit redundant, but shifting through more gears is a joy to some regardless. My 700r4 suprised me at times. I didn't always want to lose traction 1st to second wot, sometimes harsh downshifts locked the rear. I like to be in charge of when, what gear, and how fast the shift takes place regardless of throttle. Avoid the 6 cyl T5, wimpy rating and as was stated above, too low 1st. V8 Zs do not need granny gear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillZ260 Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Don't you need to use the 153 tooth flywheel and starter to clear the body of the Z? ... You need to go easy on that transmission since it is from a 6 cylinder car. Also, 1st gear is extra low in that trans and will almost be un-useable, unless you are teaching someone to drive a manual transmission. hahahaha I think your correct on all your comments above. I'm pretty sure there is another fairly recent thread pertaining to this matter and I cautioned agaist the 14 spline input shaft as well as the smaller weaker gearset in the V6 Unit. I'd personally like to see how long one holds up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbodieselfreak Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Yes, I am going to use the 153 tooth flywheel. The 168 tooth is too large to fit inside the t5 camaro bellhousing. My t5 is 2.75 first gear...so i shouldnt have any problems with 1st. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyro Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 hmmmm..... That is strange. I throught the 6 cylinder T5 had first gear ratios around 3.30. A 2.75 is a good first gear to have. They also come in 2.95's. I need to look up those ratios again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeister Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 New V-8 chevy engine with camaro trans.....having trouble with a few gears syncro especially 4th.....no speed shifting. Two questions....is this common [gears not meshing] and second, how strong is the stock 240 Z rear end to handle increase torque and power? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelman Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Hey Zeister, Do some searching on the subject of the 240 rearend, you'll find more information than you have time to read. Also before you get told to search again be sure to read the rules for the site. BTW: Welcome to HybridZ, you won't find a better group of guys to hang out with anywhere on the net. Wheelman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbhsbZ Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 Just an update on the 11in clutch setup for the t5....It wont work! The t5 bellhousing is too small for the 168 tooth flywheel. I really dont want to go to a 9.125 in. clutch so I might try an s10 bellhousing to see if it will work. Why don't you try the Astro bellhousing, seeing as how its the one that goes with that gearbox and clutch.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbhsbZ Posted September 10, 2007 Share Posted September 10, 2007 I'm running the TKO600 and couldn't be happier with it. I don't think I'll ever be able to break it, it shifts good and has a pretty stout torque rating. I don't see myself ever using 5th gear though...even with a 4.68 final drive in the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackhammer Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 I installed a Tremec 3550 with a Pro 5.0 shifter behind a 350 SBC and really like the way it works. I have a fresh rebuilt WCT5 that I was going to use when I had an opportunity to buy the Tremec. For those interested I would like to sell the WCT5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWRex Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 Hey Jackhammer,PM sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete84 Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 How much those built Tremecs run, compared to a rebuilt T5 with uprated internals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbhsbZ Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 How much those built Tremecs run, compared to a rebuilt T5 with uprated internals? I picked up the TKO600 for about $2000 IIRC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pparaska Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 I had a TR3550 Tremec 5spd (a "weak" version of the TKO, TKO500, TKO600 that they put in the Cobra R Mushtangs in the mid 90s) in my V8 Z. I never liked the shifting feel of it. But I had a short shifter lever on it with a Pro 5.0 shifter. I sold the setup to Glenn McCoy, who put it in his V8 Z, and the longer shifter lever made a huge difference in the shift feel. Another thing I didn't like about TR3550 5spd was the 3.27 first gear. But you can get the TKO600 with a taller 1st. I now have a GM WC T-5 with G-Force 9310 gears and shaft in it. I look forward to a nice smooth shifting tranny that can handle the torque, that's light, and has a nicer gear ratio set. The thing is sitting in the tunnel as I write this, propped up waiting for me to finish the engine and install it - only a few weeks from the ZCCA convention trip!!!! LOL I work best under pressure! The only way I'd go for an automatic in a Z is if it was set up for competitive drag racing. Just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelman Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Has anyone run a tranny with dog rings instead of synchros? I'm just wondering because it would seem to make shifting very quick not having to use the clutch but might be a real pain on the street. Wheelman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HICKL Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Like Pete, I, after breaking 2 T5's, had G-force build me one. Has worked great. I also agree that the only way I would put an auto in mine would be for 1/4 mile only. The 5 speed is just too fun. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blk-jack Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Hello Guys ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blk-jack Posted September 13, 2007 Share Posted September 13, 2007 Hello guys , New here as you can see . What can I use for trans. manuel on a 72 240z with a small block 350 chevy ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators BRAAP Posted September 13, 2007 Administrators Share Posted September 13, 2007 Hello Guys ! Well, howdy do blk-jack... What can we do for ya? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 Transmission choices are to some extent constrained by the bellhousing: in many applications a blowproof bellhousing is imperative, especially with engine setback. When I started my swap (1999), there was no blowproof bellhousing for the T56. I ended up with a Doug Nash 5-speed (which fit the standard Lakewood bellhousing for Chevy), on the strength of the recommendation of a hot-rodding buddy, and because I stumbled into a good deal on a used one. In hindsight this was a poor choice: shift quality is horrible, there is no overdrive and the gears are too close together. Every application is different, but for a light car with a very torquey engine, the wider the gear spacing the better. My ideal gear ratio choice would strike some folks as outright ridiculous: 3.5:1, 2:1, 1:1 and 0.5:1, with a 3.54:1 rear. 3.5:1 would be used only for drag racing with 33â€-diameter slicks (or similar). With 25â€-diameter street tires the other three ratios would be used - but that’s with an engine that is happy cruising at 1300 rpm. When I drove Pete’s car with the Tremec 5-speed, I found myself yearning for a deeper first gear (numerically higher ratio) because I’m a dweeb and don’t know how to shift; I tend to upshift at 2500 rpm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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