TR6060 fit in 69 ?

[Angry]

Ive purchased a TR6060 from an aussie Holden HSV , and plan to fit it to my 69 Camaro.which is powered by a small block.
I need some help in clarifying a couple of details, has anyone fitted one of these to a 69 ??
I really need to know if I can get this box into the transmission tunnel without cutting the top out of the tunnel ??
Any other tips on fitting this combo ?

Al

[Vince@Meanstreets]

yes, and you have to mod the tunnel and get a driveshaft made.

Blake and the boys over at Speed-Tech came out with this. http://www.speedtechperformance.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=product/product_id=264/category_id=30/mode=prod/prd264.htm

[Angry]

Thanks dont wanna cut tunnel,.. in Aussie that requires an enginerrs report.

[Blake Foster]

NOT positive on the trans mission pad location in reference to the T56 but Prior to us coming out with the Tunnel mod above we had the ATS T56 X member T56 Cross Member (http://www.speedtechperformance.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=product/product_id=257/category_id=30/mode=prod/prd257.htm)

that requires no tunnel cutting.
Does the 6060 not have a 3 bolt rear flange? if so you need to convert it to a standard slip yoke style OR have a custom drive shaft mad with a slip spline in it.

hope that is helpful

[Angry]

Yep 6060 has a three bolt flange with no slip yoke, but worked out a spacer to mount a HD CV on that to front of custom driveshaft will fix that problem.

Theres a build thread on another forum with a 67 & an LS2/6060 transplant he bought a remote shifter from McLeods that comes out in exactly the right spot for the console, he had to cut a small hole for the shifter n massage the firewall/tunnel area with a big hammer but it looks like it fits, if the mounting is of a degree or so I think the CV will allow it to work.

[ironworks]

I'm trying a TR6060 in a 67 camaro combo we are building currently. I just ordered the MGW shifter for the package. My next attempt is to figure out what the conversion will take to get it a standard U-Joint drive shaft in the car.

[Angry]

heres a link to an article about 2010 Camaro driveshafts...

3 bolt flange to adaptor,
adaptor to CV Joint
CV Joint in new tailshaft..

http://www.camaroperformers.com/camaro-tech/camp-1110-2010-chevrolet-camaro-driveshaft-upgrade/

If I could fit the tranny in witha remote shifter n not have to cut the top out of the tranny I might do it..
This guy seems to think itll work'

http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversions-hybrids/1453740-2010-ls3-tr6060-68-camaro.html

[ironworks]

The DSS drive line looks like a solid option. I wonder on cost. Looks spendy and is designed for the 5th gen camaro guys. I also don't like the 3.5" diameter. But its good to know that now.

I hope to have the engine and trans in this 67 camaro later today. But its not mounted in a standard position at all so my findings will be of no help to you. I already cut the trans tunnel outta the car as I know without a doubt it would not fit.

[69dragracer]

If it is any help, I ordered a driveshaft from The Driveshaft Shop for my LS2/TR6060 swap I'm doing in a 68 camaro. Cost was $749. I also used the custom offset shifter setup from McLeod, couldn't use stock tr6060 shifter due to fitment and location.

[Angry]

If it is any help, I ordered a driveshaft from The Driveshaft Shop for my LS2/TR6060 swap I'm doing in a 68 camaro. Cost was $749. I also used the custom offset shifter setup from McLeod, couldn't use stock tr6060 shifter due to fitment and location.

Dragracer, So apart from a hole for the shifter n supposedly a bitcof panel beating around the bottom if the firewall does it fit in yours without cutting the tunnel, up '???????

[69dragracer]

I did not have to cut the tunnel any for it to fit, just had to do some clearancing near the front of the tunnel near the firewall seam. I did shorten my frame stands to lower the engine in the subframe and also used CPP adjustable plates to adjust the engine position. I would have liked to go lower on the engine to improve drivetrain angle, but had to compromise due my dynatech headers hanging so low.

If I was to do it over I would use the speedtech tunnel piece just to make fitment even easier.

[Angry]

We dont have that luxury here, as cutting the Tranny tunnel would need an engineers report to register the car.
I need to be sure it'll fit without cutting it up...