Fox manual trans options?
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Fox manual trans options? Just wondering if anyone has used either a T56 or Tremac 5 speed in there swap. Is there a way to use the cable operated clutch with the T56 and is there a bell to use the Tremac TKO with the LS motor?
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Tko Quick Time has a bell housing to specifically mate a "Ford" Tremec TKO/toploader to the LS motor. I think Mcleod also makes one. Someone here mentionned Lakewood makes a housing to mate a toploader to a chevy big block which is supposed to work on the LS also. All speculation.
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Quicktime does have one and so does Lakewood.
Quicktime Part number 6036,
Chevy LS-1 Bellhousing/Richmond Style Transmission - NEW!
Height = 6.290
Trans. Bore Ø = 4.685
Engine = Chevy LS-1, LS-2, LS-3, LS-6, LS-7, LS-9
Trans. = Richmond, Saginaw, Muncie, Bert, Brinn, Chevy TKO 500-600
Clutch Ø = 11"
Flywheel = 168 tooth or 153 tooth
Weight = 22#
Stock Shifter fork & throwout bearing
Passed ALL SFI testing
Pivot ball, full engine plate and grade 8 bolts included
Quicktime #6037
LS-1 Bellhousing to Ford TKO 500-600/TR3550/T5 Mustang Transmission - NEW!
Height = 6.925
Trans. Bore Ø = Universal 4.850/4.910
Engine = Chevy LS-1, LS-2, LS-3, LS-6, LS-7, LS-9
Trans. = Ford TKO 500-600, TR3550, T5 Mustang
Clutch Ø = 11"
Flywheel = 168 tooth or 153 tooth
Weight = 22#
Full engine plate, trani ball and grade 8 bolts included
The Lakewood one is part number - 15005 for a tremec/ls1 standard clutch (no hydraulic)
Quicktime Part number 6036,
Chevy LS-1 Bellhousing/Richmond Style Transmission - NEW!
Height = 6.290
Trans. Bore Ø = 4.685
Engine = Chevy LS-1, LS-2, LS-3, LS-6, LS-7, LS-9
Trans. = Richmond, Saginaw, Muncie, Bert, Brinn, Chevy TKO 500-600
Clutch Ø = 11"
Flywheel = 168 tooth or 153 tooth
Weight = 22#
Stock Shifter fork & throwout bearing
Passed ALL SFI testing
Pivot ball, full engine plate and grade 8 bolts included
Quicktime #6037
LS-1 Bellhousing to Ford TKO 500-600/TR3550/T5 Mustang Transmission - NEW!
Height = 6.925
Trans. Bore Ø = Universal 4.850/4.910
Engine = Chevy LS-1, LS-2, LS-3, LS-6, LS-7, LS-9
Trans. = Ford TKO 500-600, TR3550, T5 Mustang
Clutch Ø = 11"
Flywheel = 168 tooth or 153 tooth
Weight = 22#
Full engine plate, trani ball and grade 8 bolts included
The Lakewood one is part number - 15005 for a tremec/ls1 standard clutch (no hydraulic)
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http://www.mylrs.com/blogs/lrs/archi...ng-part-1.aspx
I like the idea of the T56 but would settle for a strong 5spd if it'd simplify the conversion process somewhat.
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If the overall length of the transmission from the mount to the face of the bellhousing is than an LS, the engine will be in a different position.
usually you place the engine first, then worry about the trans mount/crossmember.
No kidding 
A better question would be whether they designed the bellhousing to mimic the LS1 setup (people using the ford style transmission in a Chevy) or if it was intended for use in a Ford car. Either way it opens up another option since the ford style transmissions are much more available than the GM style ones.
A better question would be whether they designed the bellhousing to mimic the LS1 setup (people using the ford style transmission in a Chevy) or if it was intended for use in a Ford car. Either way it opens up another option since the ford style transmissions are much more available than the GM style ones.
Last edited by rao; Feb 13, 2009 at 07:48 AM.
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I think the site linked in my post above stated that the TKO was in the Mustang stock location. The underside shots show the trans mounted at the stock location using a trans crossmember for the TKO. The bell was for a SBC modified to fit the LS. Mods were made for the pivot ball and clutch fork opening.
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No kidding
A better question would be whether they designed the bellhousing to mimic the LS1 setup (people using the ford style transmission in a Chevy) or if it was intended for use in a Ford car. Either way it opens up another option since the ford style transmissions are much more available than the GM style ones.
A better question would be whether they designed the bellhousing to mimic the LS1 setup (people using the ford style transmission in a Chevy) or if it was intended for use in a Ford car. Either way it opens up another option since the ford style transmissions are much more available than the GM style ones.
yes, the quicktime bells are setup for hydraulics..
if you want to use the standard pull cable, you have to drill for the pull cable ball stud.
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Yeah, looking at the Quicktime, Lakewood, and McLeod sites, it looks like their bells are all set up for the GM. The pivot ***** need to be moved to the opposite side for the Ford's cable shift. Seems like these bellhousings could be made pre-tapped to allow relocation of the pivot ball.
SOM68SS modified his bellhousing to put the pivot ball on the passenger side for the pull-style clutch fork.
SOM68SS modified his bellhousing to put the pivot ball on the passenger side for the pull-style clutch fork.
