i hear some bad things about stock six speeds, like the new article in CHP about not being able to powershift 3rd. how are the richmond 6 speeds out of jegs? i will be putting it in my 88 camaro with an lt1.

also the car is auto right now, converting it

 

In my opinion, get a stock T56. They are a lot cheaper and and everyone I know that can drive these cars fast power shifts third. It is easy to put the trans back into 1st gear after second, but that the only problem. Buy a good shifter and practice at low speeds first. Many a 600 RWHP cars run t56's with no problems. '98-up cars have problems with the hydraulics but those are being remedied. Good luck with the swap.

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1992 Camaro Z28; Engine:383 w/Ported Edelbrock RPM heads. Lunati Solid Roller Cam 224/232 .502/.502, Fluidampr, Comp Cams 1.5 Roller rockers and lifters, Comp Cams Triple Valvesprings, SVO 30 lb injectors. Holley/Walbro 255 lph in-tank pump, Haltech E6GM DFI, SLP 1 3/4" headers, 4" Mufflex, T56, SLP Clutch, Pro-5.0 Shifter, 4.10 Gear, Auburn Offroad Pro Posi. Super Ram. 17" X 9.5" Ronal FireHawk Rims w/ 275 40ZR17 Bridgestone RE 730's up front and Nitto Drag NT 555R's out back.

Double-Pump This! EFI Rules!

 

The coolest thing about the Richmond six-speeds are that they have only one overdrive gear. The stock six speed is just like a five speed (as far as gear ratios are concerned) with a super steep overdrive six gear. The Richmond ones use the extra gear to add another gear between 1st and the 1:1 gear (5th in the Richmond, 4th in the GM).
My Opinion...
If you race it (and can afford it), go with the Richmond...
If you do alot of highway driving (or are on a budget), go with the GM.

-Mark W.
'88 SC Camaro w/ 305 TBI

 

get a stock T-56 I have not had any problems out of mine I think alot of what people say is bad about the stock T-56 comes from mistreatment. The biggest thing is to get a pro 5.0 shifter you are garrented not to miss third gear.

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97 formula w/6speed,cags skipshift eleminator, hurst billet pro shifter, 30#injectors,adjustiable fuel presure regulator,Moroso cold air induction,ported mass air sensor,accell300+ ignition box, accell 9000 wires, bosch platnum4 plugs,flomaster crossflow muffler,Lingenfiter 52mm throttle body,TPIS L98 SuperProfile cam,Crane 1:6 full roller rockers,Edelbrock subframe connectors,Edelbrock strut tower brace.

Other car is a 89 GTA w/700r4w/stage 2 shift kit, corvette servo, B&M mega shifter, TPIS bigmouth intake, TPIS large tube runners, TPIS 52mm throttle body,Edelbrock ported centerbolt heads,LT1 24# injectors,GMPP LT4 hotcam,CompCams Pro magnum roller rockers,Edelbrock headers, flowmaster crossflow muffler,MSD 6A, accell coil, bosch platnum plugs, this car is currently under rebuild and restoration.

 

Can't you order the Richmond with your own personal gear selections? I remember reading that in Jegs I think. I think the best thing would be to to with the zf (t56) and go with lower rear gears like 4.10 or even lower. You don't NEED the close ratio. The idea of a close ratio is to keep the engine in the powerband. With the good old v8 the powerband is usually really large. Get a 8" balancer and heavy duty everything and you'll enjoy the smooth shifting (more torque) and overal performance. I could see getting a close ratio if you're super hardcore racing but I'd just go with a t56 even then unless.....I had an extra mil to spend on the rest of the car .

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, Jon (350 TBI!)
91 Red My website

 

I am running a stock 97' T-56 and love it. Even with 4.10's, you finish the 1/4 in 4th. Then you have 5th for normal driving and 6th for the highway. Not a bad, all around deal.

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1992 Pontiac Firebird 350/Six Speed
1987 Toyota Pickup 383/500+ HP