427ci LS2 sleeved, dry sump oil pump, engine build & install, 69 Camaro

[DaleTx]

Originally Posted by Sieg

Dale - Hurst has a re-engineered the Blackjack shifter with a seal and it should be available in February.

In the forward mount position (for stock console fitment) the Hurst and White Lightning will leak, the later being the worst in my testing.





Mounting in the rear position either will weep a little but not enough to make a drip in 5k miles or so IMO.

The rear position is better proximity to the steering wheel for track use but you can't retain the stock console insert. I fabbed a sheet metal console plate until the new shifter is released.



You're going to love that trans it's a major addition to the car. When reading your build thread this morning I was thinking all that car needs is a close ratio T56 mag and possibly a Watts link.

Thanks Sieg....great info

I'll plan to use the stock Tremec shifter for now.... maybe try the Blackjack later on after the fix. My Muncie trans always leaked oil and I want to get away from that.

Yea I can't wait to get the new trans in. I ran about a dozen track days with the Muncie and never had any issues... the first time on the track with the new engine I seized up third gear on the main shaft... this caused the rear end to lock up at about 80 mph! Honestly I just don't trust the Muncie after that... time for some new technology.

I can't wait for that first time behind the wheel with the new trans

(ordered QT bell today)