Older Richmond 5-Speed in My 1969 Firebird - Lateral-g Forums

Ron Fox · #1 11-23-2009, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by T_Raven

I'm still in Iraq, hopefully I'll be done within the next year.

I'm not too far with the car, mostly just gathering parts. I have everthing to put the t56 in but haven't done it yet. I have been satisfied with the t56 cars I've driven though. My 01 shifts hard but with 160k miles I think a new clutch would solve that. A TKO would probably be an easier install, but I got my t56 cheap and I'm pretty tall so I like that the t56 puts the shifter farther back. I won't be using a factory console anyway.

Good luck with the build. I think this has made for a good thread for anyone debating this in the future.

I have not done all my homework about the TKO 500 & 600 but do both of these fit into the '69 Firebird (with a console) without any problems?

Thanks for your service!!

T_Raven · #2 11-23-2009, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Ron Fox

I have not done all my homework about the TKO 500 & 600 but do both of these fit into the '69 Firebird (with a console) without any problems?

Thanks for your service!!

Yeah with the different shifter placements you can get the shifter in the right spot. I just saw on p-t.com that Mcleod will be releasing their new M800 5 speed that is designed to fit w/o mods to floors and such. It won't be available until March but it looks pretty sweet. http://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?t=62594

Ron Fox · #3 11-23-2009, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by T_Raven

Yeah with the different shifter placements you can get the shifter in the right spot. I just saw on p-t.com that Mcleod will be releasing their new M800 5 speed that is designed to fit w/o mods to floors and such. It won't be available until March but it looks pretty sweet. http://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?t=62594

I do not know anything about the Mcleod trans. (and just learning about the other trans as you can tell lol)

Do you know anything about the Mcleod's?

Thanks.

T_Raven · #4 11-23-2009, 09:54 AM

I only found out about it today in that thread. It was just debuted at sema. I guess it's rated at 800 ft lbs, is physically smaller than other over drives, and should cost around $2300 from what Frank at Prodigy Customs said. The Mcleod guy said they won't be out till march though.

Ron Fox · #5 11-25-2009, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by T_Raven

I only found out about it today in that thread. It was just debuted at sema. I guess it's rated at 800 ft lbs, is physically smaller than other over drives, and should cost around $2300 from what Frank at Prodigy Customs said. The Mcleod guy said they won't be out till march though.

I like the torque rating and the smaller size. If Frank is using them then it should be a good product.

Ron Fox · #6 11-28-2009, 10:44 PM

Would everyone please tell me what transmission you are running, your car's hp and torque rating, your 1st gear ratio, what rear gear you have, and what your 5th gear rpm is. I am just curious on everyone's response.

Thanks for the help.

**Flash68** · #7 11-28-2009, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron Fox

Would everyone please tell me what transmission you are running, your car's hp and torque rating, your 1st gear ratio, what rear gear you have, and what your 5th gear rpm is. I am just curious on everyone's response.

Thanks for the help.

Wow Ron I thought I had analysis paralysis.

TKO 600 w/ .64 OD
650-750hp/tq depending on boost
2.87 1st gear
3.70 rear gear
5th gear rpm around 2200rpm @ 75mph on recent road trip.