Tremec 5spd conversion for C2 Corvette, part 1

[@TheRad454]

You are a backyard mechanic genius…

[@johnp1040]

I got hooked to your channel because of the 1963 Impala, I had one when I was 17-21 years old in the early to mid 1970’s. Getting that old junker running got my curiosity so I’ve followed the videos. I’ve also been a fan of tri-five Chevys and C2 Corvettes. So you check all my automotive boxes. Glad to see you putting new parts into the Vette, it’s well worth doing it once and doing it correctly.

[@als57chev76]

I sure appreciate how well you explain what you are doing, and why you are doing it! Another excellent video. Well Done.

[@mikes9939]

I am considering this trans for my C 3 but I will pull the engine to install it. You have managed to do the impossible and there must be some award here in Hot Rod land that we can give you for attempting this and actually doing it. Thanks so much for showing what you did and clearing up some confusion. I hope it drives well. I'm sure it will as I have installed TKO's in Foxbody Mustangs and they were a good gearbox's too.

[@autosalvage]

Been watching ur channel way before started mine yours yours is one of best 100 percent old school love it

[@RMonkey]

Thank You for taking time to share your knowledge, and skills. You are the best.

[@thehillbillyhoarder4996]

Nice video thank you for taking the time to make and post. Just subscribed

[@johnschutt9187]

Thanks for taking us along. That's the car that I've always wanted. And, I've thought that the transmission swap is the perfect upgrade. Next comes fuel injection for the engine? CONGRATULATIONS on the car.

[@teddymullins3706]

If I hadn't seen it with my own two eyes I wouldn't have believed it great job

[@9898dt]

Thanks Dan! Your awesome! Really enjoy your channel. One of my favorites!

[@ddivinia]

Good lord - what an ordeal. Well Done.

[@brentmorris8467]

That is an awesome upgrade!! I agree with you. Well done.

[@fiddlerpin]

Muncie wide ratio first gears were 2:52 and 2:56. Good luck with the tremec

[@ytwhite5930]

RestoDan, You can make a removable crossmember by cutting it on each side and trimming approx. 1/4" off each end of x-member and each end still on frame. Get 4 three bolt header caps and weld one to each end of x-member and ends still on frame.Make sure to index bolts to maintain alignment. When you want to remove or lower trans. for maint. or whatever you just have to remove the 6 bolts and nuts. You can even leave x-member section on trans. if you cut it in inside of exhaust pass throughs.

[@southernoutlaw93]

Great vid Dan. I’m watching this while I’m working on my car

[@rsprockets7846]

Dan. You paint aircraft parts for a living???that finish is 3pic!!!

[@ronlynch7744]

Now that’s a tight fit. But you got it done. 😎👍🇨🇦

[@dadams19111]

Nice Resto Dan. I am thinking about converting my 1975 c3 from an automatic to a trametic 5 speed

[@txsviking]

That's pure genius.

[@Westcoastride]

Dan’s the man.

[@marshmaz]

Running a 3-spd. OVER-DRIVE , in.my 1960 El Camino. Exactly a 80' s Ford Top Loader.w/ scattershield
With 4 th. A little Higher, geared. Like the Cast Iron shell , better than Aluminum.(Stronger )
Bash the Shifter sideways ,usually stops ,the two gears in one mode.Tremec certainly looks cool Daniel !

[@nesadx11]

Nice project, crazy how they didn't make the cross member removable, i saw some people cut it and weld some flanges. In my 1980 it's removable.

[@Doktorglory]

Thanks for the Vid. Im toying with this in my 66 roadster. Did you dial in your crank to the bell housing before you attached the Tremec? Mucho important. :)

[@soldtobediers]

Slim'd been proud!

[@restodan]

Oh yeah! That 3/8s union came out of his old tool box!

[@4eyefoxbodyfanclub625]

Dan...you just wanted to see if you can still work harder...lol!

[@briang4470]

If you were truly daily driving the car and relied on it as your means of transportation then the tremec swap would be awesome but they just cant compare to the charm,feel, and sound of that old muncie. That muncie will take years of no lift powershifting all day everyday with no problems. Them tremecs are really stiff and notchy to shift and if you try to shift them quickly or aggressively they like to bind up or lock you out or break but I will admit that having overdrive is a great thing. Personally I would have just tried to put a more highway friendly gear like a 3:08 or 2:70 in the car and stuck with the 4 speed or try to find one of those old school dough nash 4+3 transmissions that is just a super t10 with an overdrive unit on the back.

[@ulyssesvazquez387]

would like to know where you purchased the tilt steering column?

[@fburwell3629]

Dennys drive shafts are the very best

[@joeschlotthauer840]

Why doesn't the transmission company (Silverstar?) make the clutch kit available...

[@Ka9radio_Mobile9]

Did you get that Tremec at the local pawn shop? Lol Love to see her when shes done!

[@ronbritton7450]

I did that to a 1970 c10. It was a pain in the butt.

[@phooesnax]

Wonder if fuel injection kit would make it better.

[@blaircrocker9845]

I was just thinking the same thing. Easy start tuneability gas milage more responsive its a win win. It could really wake up the engine.

[@restodan]

I'm thinking about a sniper. If I get 20mpg out of it with my OD, then i will keep it simple.

[@pappabob29]

So, how did the shifter work out?? My son is doing a chassis for a 57 Bel Air two door hardtop and was telling me recently about how the shifter on the Tremec has three possible positions as well as lots of aftermarket shifters. He made some calls and was told that all he needed to do for his car (with the stock bench seat) was to "flip" the shifter mounting plate moving the shifter to the "front" position. His is not as new as yours so it might be the TKO model.

[@restodan]

Yes, the shifter does switch from a forward position to a rear. I'm not sure if the forward is going to clear a 57 bench seat though?

[@marvinalancornell8275]

Damn, a 14:27 min. video. Need to feel your fore head & see if your sick....hahaha...

[@timmiller3523]

NICE !!!

[@bighoudini6130]

You need to go hydraulic on the clutch!

[@tomtheplummer7322]

Restomod the ashtray-delete. 😏😎

[@dukeman7595]

No longer stock. If you had cut the cross member you would have devalued this car significantly.