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I have been pondering about a manual conversion for a while now, and I was at first just going to go and throw a T5 into my ghia in the future, but now plans have changed and I'll be garaging it for a while.. and I'd rather put all my eggs in one basket.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tremec_TR- ... ansmission I was reading about putting a T56 into it, but then I stumbled across the TR-6060 box, which is apparently a revised T56 which is/was fitted in FG Falcons. Now my question is, is it theoretically possible for one of these boxes to fit into an E series? I know people have put T56's into them already.. Only negatives I can see is they are probably less available and more expensive (more fussing about over just better/smoother shifting). Thankyou in advance. |
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Few issues there. The TR6060 shifter is too far back for EF/L and there is no speedo provision. Either a T56 Magnum or VZ 6L (TUET6000 part number) T56.
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The T56 magnum definitely looks the goods
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did anybody but a tr6060 into a e series?
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Deano013 wrote: did anybody but a tr6060 into a e series? Just a re-ask if anyone has fitted a TR6060 to either E-series or X-series and whats involved with the transmission mount etc... Cheers Johnny.
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I have a T56 (bolts up the same as a TR-6060) in my AU, needed a modified gearbox mount from Mal Wood, which still needed work. Also need to run the under dash hydraulics. Also need a new tailshaft. im running a BF ABS unit that i get a speed signal from. You can get the box modified for a speedo sensor.
the shifter in mine sits back approx 1-2 inch and i cut the floor to suit, but its worse in a e series. May be able to use a commodore box where the shifter is in a different spot
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macxr8 wrote: I have a T56 (bolts up the same as a TR-6060) in my AU, needed a modified gearbox mount from Mal Wood, which still needed work. Also need to run the under dash hydraulics. Also need a new tailshaft. im running a BF ABS unit that i get a speed signal from. You can get the box modified for a speedo sensor. the shifter in mine sits back approx 1-2 inch and i cut the floor to suit, but its worse in a e series. May be able to use a commodore box where the shifter is in a different spot Thanks for your response mate,Do you know if the flywheels are the same between the T56 and TR6060-also is the ABS unit required to get the speed pulse from the ABS sensors or can the sensors be used directly some how? I still cannot believe how much the TR6060 weights reminds me of the old top loaders. Cheers Johnny.
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the flywheels are different, but thats only because of the way the starter bolts up. depends what bell housing you use, FG is different to BA/BF. You may be able to use a JAy car speedo corrector to sue a ABS signal to get a speedo signal.
and yes they are a heavy box....
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macxr8 wrote: the flywheels are different, but thats only because of the way the starter bolts up. depends what bell housing you use, FG is different to BA/BF. You may be able to use a JAy car speedo corrector to sue a ABS signal to get a speedo signal. and yes they are a heavy box.... Hi mate -thanks again,the box I have is FG & so is the bell but I only have a T56 flywheel-so does this mean I need to get the TR flywheel-is there any problems with using the FG bell with a BF engine,am just trying to get my ducks in a row so I don't order something I can't use (clutch etc..) Cheers Johnny.
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Age: 55 Posts: 451 Joined: 3rd Jan 2005 Ride: AU XR6 with BF Turbo engine Location: Sydney |
You can use the FG bellhousing as long as you use the FG starter motor. It all bolts up the same
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macxr8 wrote: You can use the FG bellhousing as long as you use the FG starter motor. It all bolts up the same Thanks again, I promise not to ask any more stupid questions but am still unclear about which flywheel and therfore clutch to use-can I use the T56 flywheel or do I need to get the TR6060 flywheel . Cheers Johnny.
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Age: 55 Posts: 451 Joined: 3rd Jan 2005 Ride: AU XR6 with BF Turbo engine Location: Sydney |
if you have a FG bellhousing must use a TR6060 flywheel. its wider than the T56 so the starter wont engage
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macxr8 wrote: if you have a FG bellhousing must use a TR6060 flywheel. its wider than the T56 so the starter wont engage Thanks again mate,that makes sense-one step closer-bloody hard sorting everything out with minimal $$$-which makes info like this highly valued. Cheers Johnny.
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Age: 55 Posts: 451 Joined: 3rd Jan 2005 Ride: AU XR6 with BF Turbo engine Location: Sydney |
you will also need the FG sandwich plate, and I think the FG starter motor
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