I was wondering if anybody is running a 6 speed transmission in their chevelles,was thinking of changing one over and was looking for easy swap ideas.didn't know if the ones out of the newer camaros or firebirds or corvette would easily interchange or would i be better off buying a new one from richmond gear or some other brand,any help would be greatful,thanks.

I've got a Richmond 6 speed behind a Big Block in my 67. I haven't drove it yet, but I will let you know how it goes. Pretty simple swap.

I drive a D&D Viper T-56 and it's the best thing I've done to the car! It can handle gobs of power, shifts easily and is great on the highway.

If you go the used T56 route I did make sure you get an LT1 T56, the LS1 boxes require an adaptor bellhousing.

Do your research carefully, you may find that unless you get a good deal on the trans is you start upgrading the trans you might be better off $-wise buying a built unit from D&D, G-Force, etc. It really depends how much hp it needs to contain.

Speedo is an issue, T56 is electronic, so either you have to get an electronic speedo or the mechanical retrofit, which is fairly $, and is exactly the kind of thing you will forget about until the last minute.

Avoid the '93 boxes, they are a little weaker than later ones.

I drive a D&D Viper T-56 and it's the best thing I've done to the car! It can handle gobs of power, shifts easily and is great on the highway.

Interesting, do you have sny pic?

I drive a D&D Viper T-56 and it's the best thing I've done to the car! It can handle gobs of power, shifts easily and is great on the highway.

D&D Viper T56 here,too. All the advantages listed above and manual speedo drive,too.

I am using a Richmond 6 speed in my Chevelle. You can expect tunnel surgery with any 6 speed in a Chevelle.

Doesn't Tremec sell them in kits for different types of cars, and w/ the crossmember and everything? I heard alot of good things about these kits, it will bolt right up to your car, except the driveshaft and you probably have to cut out a hole in the tunnel for the stick.

I am using a Richmond 6 speed in my Chevelle. You can expect tunnel surgery with any 6 speed in a Chevelle.

How much surgery are we talking about?

If you go the used T56 route I did make sure you get an LT1 T56, the LS1 boxes require an adaptor bellhousing.


Quick Time is in the process of making a bell housing for this swap with mechanical fork... not sure when it will be released if it isn't already...

How much surgery are we talking about?

I have a Rockland Standard (rsgear.com) 'Son of Tranzilla' T56 in my wagon. Killer setup- I beat the crap out of it and it works awesome. 20+ mpg with 3.89 gears too!

I had to cut the trans tunnel from the firewall to just past the output yoke on the back of the trans- almost to the rear seat floorpan. I used ATS (now SpeedTech) swap stuff (crossmember and clutch slave adapter plate). I use all stock LT1 clutch stuff and a stock 67 clutch pedal assy. Stock LT1 bellhousing too. I got the 2-pc seal flywheel & dual friction clutch from Centerforce. It all works wonderfully. Best mod I've made to the car...and I've made a lot of 'em...

Yes you can run a Tremec T-56 in a Chevelle. You can review the kit on our website.

http://www.hurst-drivelines.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=article&id=89&Itemid=89

If you have any questions please let us know.

Everybody have a great weekend!!!

D&D performance has a killer T56 setup that retains the stock mechanical clutch linkage with the use of an adapter plate that bolts in between the trans and a factory/aftermarket bellhousing. I have this setup in my '71 Camino and it was a fairly straight forward and easy swap. The only mods were building a new trans tunnel, moving the crossmember back about 6 inches and flipping the mounting perch over, shortening the driveshaft.

http://www.ddperformance.com/

D&D performance has a killer T56 setup that retains the stock mechanical clutch linkage with the use of an adapter plate that bolts in between the trans and a factory/aftermarket bellhousing. I have this setup in my '71 Camino and it was a fairly straight forward and easy swap. The only mods were building a new trans tunnel, moving the crossmember back about 6 inches and flipping the mounting perch over, shortening the driveshaft.

http://www.ddperformance.com/

Made the same swap in my '66. Pretty much the same mods req'd. Reforming the floorpan/tunnel is the biggest part. Even used stock shifter handle modified to fit, stock 4-spd console moved forward a couple of inches, and a custom shift pattern emblem to complete the stealth look. Scroll down this post for pics:
http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=324126&highlight=t56

I had the Viper LT1 version in my ElCo. Now have the Magnum LS1 version. They are slightly different lengths. Both have nice hydraulic setups.

The LT1 version has some draw backs. No blowproof bellhouse offered by anyone. Uses a really big adapter pressure plate that is only available from Centerforce. Mine was well over an inch thick and weighed 45lbs. It also did not hold the power of my 500hp 427 with the single disc clutch. Since I am planning to add a turbo, I wanted twin discs. The previous Viper version of T56 is rated for 550ft lbs of torque. The new Magnum is rated for 700.

I will soon be selling my LT1 setup.

I almost forgot. I also had to buy a newer style starter to work with different size pressure plate.

I had the Viper LT1 version in my ElCo. Now have the Magnum LS1 version. They are slightly different lengths. Both have nice hydraulic setups.

The LT1 version has some draw backs. No blowproof bellhouse offered by anyone. Uses a really big adapter pressure plate that is only available from Centerforce. Mine was well over an inch thick and weighed 45lbs. It also did not hold the power of my 500hp 427 with the single disc clutch. Since I am planning to add a turbo, I wanted twin discs. The previous Viper version of T56 is rated for 550ft lbs of torque. The new Magnum is rated for 700.

I will soon be selling my LT1 setup.

Actually- McLeod offers an SFI-approved bellhousing:
http://www.mcleodracing.com/products/Modular+Bellhousings-General+Motors+BOP.mcl

Check PN 8760-00

I chose a Centerforce DF clutch. My 383 makes 500 ft/lbs and the car weighs 3700 lbs (4-door wagon). It holds fine.

I had the Viper LT1 version in my ElCo. Now have the Magnum LS1 version. They are slightly different lengths. Both have nice hydraulic setups.

The LT1 version has some draw backs. No blowproof bellhouse offered by anyone. Uses a really big adapter pressure plate that is only available from Centerforce. Mine was well over an inch thick and weighed 45lbs. It also did not hold the power of my 500hp 427 with the single disc clutch. Since I am planning to add a turbo, I wanted twin discs. The previous Viper version of T56 is rated for 550ft lbs of torque. The new Magnum is rated for 700.

I will soon be selling my LT1 setup.

Any idea what you'll be asking for your old setup? I have a 72 Malibu that i really want to put a T-56 in.