67 camaro LS1 conversion
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67 camaro LS1 conversion
Hello All, .New to forum. I need some information on a Ls1 engine and trans transplant on my 67.I would like to keep it manual trans,Do I have to modify the trans tunnel to use the modern 5 or 6 speed.Where is the best place to buy parts. I have located a 5.7 out of a 2001 camaro but its comes with a automatic. Dave
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With the T56 6 speed you will probably have to modify the tunnel, which causes problems using the stock console.
With a T5, you probably wont have to modify the tunnel. The T5's are similar in dimension to the old 4 speeds. However, the standard light-duty T5 is not a performance piece. The WC T5 is only is marginally better. But with either there's an issue with the 18 degree cant.
That leaves the TKO 500 and TKO 600. Both come in kit form and both are supposed to fit without modifying the tunnel. This is a very popular swap. Do a search here or on google for lots of info about this.
With a T5, you probably wont have to modify the tunnel. The T5's are similar in dimension to the old 4 speeds. However, the standard light-duty T5 is not a performance piece. The WC T5 is only is marginally better. But with either there's an issue with the 18 degree cant.
That leaves the TKO 500 and TKO 600. Both come in kit form and both are supposed to fit without modifying the tunnel. This is a very popular swap. Do a search here or on google for lots of info about this.
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Hello, I did the tremic 600 in my 1965 corvette.So I can't get the right pitch on my drive shaft with the wc t5.Can I move my spring perch on the the rear to get the pitch, they must be a lot longer than my m22 muncie..What cars came with the wc t5
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Normal you just shim the pinion angle with a shim on one of the u-bolts.
WC t5 came on the late 80's Mustangs, Camaro and the S10s. The Camaros have an odd case with a 15 rotation between the bolt pattern and the shifter mounting. This is because GM rotated the T5 15 degs so it would fit in the tunnel better.
WC t5 came on the late 80's Mustangs, Camaro and the S10s. The Camaros have an odd case with a 15 rotation between the bolt pattern and the shifter mounting. This is because GM rotated the T5 15 degs so it would fit in the tunnel better.
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Hello, Will I have to cut another hole in my tunnel for the shifter,or can I use my original hole that muncie used? Where's the best place to buy the parts for this transplant,motor mounts,cross member and so on. I have to look for a trans because the engine I found came with an automatic unless I decide to use Automatic trans instead of a stick. Dave
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Thanks for the info. The LS engine is new to me, all I ever worked on is the old simple 60's 70's engines Looking to transplant Ls to a 1st gen Camaro if I can get educated enough.I really no nothing about the LS. Dave