T56 Mag Shifter Location 69 Camaro

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by LarryC5

Sieg,

I did a trial fit with eng and bell only last night. The clearance needed around the trans tunnel where the bell resides need massaging on my car as well. How much massaging did you do? I'm thinking I need to go 1" or more. The clearance you achieved looks to be far greater than initially I think I can get without pulling out my plasma cutter...

So, what is the best approach tool and technique wise to "massage" the tunnel area? BFH for starters I assume.

Regards,

Larry

Larry,

I probably moved the "high" spots close to an inch. BFH (ballpeen) smoothed radius with a file. Lot of patience and hammer blows to move and shape it without distorting the metal too much. From the inside it's hardly noticable.

Critical clearance/access points are the top two bellhousing bolts. Mine is really tight with a long extention.