Chris 84TA

i found a deal on 94 zf6.

I know it will be a lot of work. can i use the lt1 bell housing and convert to hydraulic throw out bearing.

I know I will need a custom cross member and torque arm mount, custom drive shaft and trans tunnel modification.

I think the vette used a pull type clutch. What did the firehawk use for a clutch setup. I know they used a custom bell that had provision for the t5 slave cylinder, but was there a specific clutch and pressure plate?

Thanks,
Chris

jmd

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Originally, the 89-96 L98, LT1, and LT4 models used a dual-mass flywheel.
Instead of a clutch disc with sprung center hub, the flywheel had the sprung hub. The clutch disc was solid. Then, they had the same Valeo pressure plate as the 93-97 4th gen.
The flywheels were limited availability, last I checked. Going with a different clutch set-up can make the S6-40 trans. make noise.
The Firehawk, if memory serves, used the Vette aluminum S6-40 bellhousing, modified to fit. Magnesium bells were used in some but not all Vettes. Hydro TOBs have been adapted to the trans; Ram used to offer a setup.

The Firehawk floor had a shifter opening hump welded on and the console was different to suit the S6-40 shifter location.
The S6-40 speedo drive was speedo gear driven VSS, like the third gens.

The S6-40 is strong, but parts to service a T56 or TR6060 are going to be more available for longer. While the argument could be made the S6-40 is stronger than a T56, it's really the only argument to go with it at this point.

Chris 84TA

well the deal on the zf6 fell through, so sticking with the wct5 for now.

thanks,
Chris