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I'm thinking about getting started on collecting parts for my 408W + overdrive stick combination for my 1969 standard. I started getting quotes from the usual suspects (American Powertrain & Keisler). BTW, I am starting with a 351W FMX combination.
I'm kind of surprized by the minimal difference in cost ($500) between the 5 and 6 speed options. I am aware that the trans tunnel needs to be clearanced and patched behind the shifter for the T56 or the engine/trans need to be dropped an inch with special mounts. Since I intend to lower the car and my driveway is hard to get a low car in and out of I would be leaning away from the engine dropping solution, since that would also lower the exhaust. Aside from the 6200 max shifting rpm with the TKO600 and the lack of 6th gear, I'm not seeing a big downside to the 5 speed, but the pricing seems closer to the T56 than I would expect.
Anyone done the TKO600 or the T56 in a 1969 Cat? Care to share your experiences? Any other sources I should consider?
I'm kind of surprized by the minimal difference in cost ($500) between the 5 and 6 speed options. I am aware that the trans tunnel needs to be clearanced and patched behind the shifter for the T56 or the engine/trans need to be dropped an inch with special mounts. Since I intend to lower the car and my driveway is hard to get a low car in and out of I would be leaning away from the engine dropping solution, since that would also lower the exhaust. Aside from the 6200 max shifting rpm with the TKO600 and the lack of 6th gear, I'm not seeing a big downside to the 5 speed, but the pricing seems closer to the T56 than I would expect.
Anyone done the TKO600 or the T56 in a 1969 Cat? Care to share your experiences? Any other sources I should consider?