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a synchronizer is going out in my car (44,000 miles :mad [img]smile.gif[/img] . i can live with it for a while because it's only moderately affecting going into 5th gear. if the tranny must come out, what's involved in swapping out the 5M to the A4? isn't there a hose that runs from the radiator to the A4? how much can i get an A4 for, new and/or used?
also, does anyone have the link for the adapter that fits the T56 to a 3.8?
Don't get a 6 speed. You don't have enough torque to run it. There is a reason why there is only 6 gears in V8s not 6s or 4s. You will not have enough power to move the 6th gear.
Ahh but if you install a 6 speed with a 4:10 rear gear setup, or even 3.73's, you'll have plenty of power on the highway and very nice launch capabilities.
However concerning 3.23's and below, definetly don't bother with a 6 speed.
Might you try the high performance 5 spd from Tremec - the TKO-3550? [img]graemlins/burnout.gif[/img]
<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Dom: Don't get a 6 speed. You don't have enough torque to run it. There is a reason why there is only 6 gears in V8s not 6s or 4s. You will not have enough power to move the 6th gear.
Auto or manual is a personal choice.<hr></blockquote>
there will be shortly, which is why it's a consideration.
a 6spd will bolt up from an LT1 with a different input shaft and I believe a T5 clutch is used. The bolt holes do line up contrary to popular belief. We tried it when mine was replaced at the dealer and it did fit.
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<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Dominic: Ahh but if you install a 6 speed with a 4:10 rear gear setup, or even 3.73's, you'll have plenty of power on the highway and very nice launch capabilities. <hr></blockquote>
so what's wrong with this idea. I was thinking about it myself. You have the advantage of having SOTP feel on take-off, yet enough gears to keep your power going (and fuel economy up) on the highways
If I had a 6spd in my car with my 4.1 gears, my highway cruising rpm would be a lot less - maybe even somewhere around 2300. So when it's time to replace the tranny, I might consider the 6spd myself.
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the tremecs have always been really good tranny's i just pulled my stock five speed to find that it was a tremec what happened was ber warner which makes maost of gm's trannies contracted tremec to make the one that goes in my car me and my mechanic were stuned
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