The easy choice for the transmission was a Tremec TKO600. I went with a .64 OD. Hindsight being 20/20, I would either have chosen some 4:11's or a .82 OD to make 5th gear more useful at 55mph. I think if the car ever gets EFI, that would help when cruising under 2K. A double pumper probably wasn't the wisest choice for economy. I suppose doing 55mph in this thing wasn't the main idea and once I get a wideband O2 in there, my tune should improve as well.
I got the entire kit from Keisler since my car was an automatic. What nobody knew, is that the pedal set the catalogs sell only fits a Camaro pedal bracket...the part under the steering column. I had to pull the Firebird bracket out and weld on some tubing to get the correct width for the pedal bushings to ride in. Ah...the joys of a Firebird restoration.
I don't have too many pics of the transmission, so here are some of my buddy Sean and I getting it ready for lift off and into the patiently awaiting engine bay.
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1969 Firebird, Black w/Parchment Arizen interior, 383 Pontiac Stroker (350/428 crank), TKO600, Moser 12 bolt, 18" TTII's, Hotchkis, GW, DSE, Speed Tech, Vintage A/C, etc.
Last edited by Josh69; 11-28-2009 at 08:18 AM.
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