Transmission options
12-10-2015, 03:29 PM
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Car: 91 ws6
Engine: Carb'd 334 stroker
Transmission: T5
Transmission options
Hello all, I'm planning on doing a swap in the future, to a 5.3 and want a better trans than my t5. Car is a stock 5 speed..
I know of several options, but I'm looking for something specific.
I love how the t5 feels. It's heavy, I can feel every bit of bite, etc.
I've driven newer stick cars; a 00 f body, 06 and 07 goat, and lots of the newer camaros, and I absolutely hate the clutch feel. They all feel like on/off switches with not much resistance, and I just don't feel connected, which defeats the purpose of a stick..
What other options are there? Or is there a way to easily make the t56 have that heavy feeling that the t5 has? I've never driven anything with a tko or anything else, so I have no idea what feels like what.
Any advice? Budget is definitely the main concern.
I know of several options, but I'm looking for something specific.
I love how the t5 feels. It's heavy, I can feel every bit of bite, etc.
I've driven newer stick cars; a 00 f body, 06 and 07 goat, and lots of the newer camaros, and I absolutely hate the clutch feel. They all feel like on/off switches with not much resistance, and I just don't feel connected, which defeats the purpose of a stick..
What other options are there? Or is there a way to easily make the t56 have that heavy feeling that the t5 has? I've never driven anything with a tko or anything else, so I have no idea what feels like what.
Any advice? Budget is definitely the main concern.
12-10-2015, 06:15 PM
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Re: Transmission options
If you want resistance, a larger bore master cylinder for a fourth gen (McLeod is 1/16" bigger, Tick has one 1/8" bigger; I'd stick with those 2 which will increase resistance. Both are adjustable at the pedal pushrod. And if you want to fine-tune, Tick might be able to offer an even larger bore if you just want stupid resistance.
With the on/off switch, you'll probably want to stick to a stock type clutch. The LS7 became the stock LS2/LS3 clutch and is a good option for a 5.3.
There are ways to run your stock clutch, but I'd start with the above before going overboard with custom parts.
With the on/off switch, you'll probably want to stick to a stock type clutch. The LS7 became the stock LS2/LS3 clutch and is a good option for a 5.3.
There are ways to run your stock clutch, but I'd start with the above before going overboard with custom parts.
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Car: 91 ws6
Engine: Carb'd 334 stroker
Transmission: T5
If you want resistance, a larger bore master cylinder for a fourth gen (McLeod is 1/16" bigger, Tick has one 1/8" bigger; I'd stick with those 2 which will increase resistance. Both are adjustable at the pedal pushrod. And if you want to fine-tune, Tick might be able to offer an even larger bore if you just want stupid resistance.
With the on/off switch, you'll probably want to stick to a stock type clutch. The LS7 became the stock LS2/LS3 clutch and is a good option for a 5.3.
There are ways to run your stock clutch, but I'd start with the above before going overboard with custom parts.
With the on/off switch, you'll probably want to stick to a stock type clutch. The LS7 became the stock LS2/LS3 clutch and is a good option for a 5.3.
There are ways to run your stock clutch, but I'd start with the above before going overboard with custom parts.
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