5 or 6 speed transmission for 69 Superbee

[Mark1969Bee72]

Is there a company that makes 5 or 6 speed manual transmission that’s fits into the A833 4 speed transmission spot? Not wanting to do any body work, just drop and swap.

Thanks

 

[topside]

Supposedly the new Tremec TKX works for that. I had hopes for the Passon 5-speed years ago, but they're apparently still BO and some guys have reported big problems with their shifting...

 

[Kern Dog]

The TKX still requires cutting but not as much as the last generation TKO did.
The 6 speed is a huge transmission so expect sawzall and welding work even more.
One consideration regarding 5 versus 6 speed: how big is your cam? Long duration cams make engines less efficient at low RPMs. A .050 6th gear may be worthless unless you’re doing 80 mph or faster.

 

[steve340]

Whatever you do a decent V8 motor only needs 5 gears.
I have been in 2 or 3 six speed cars and 1 gear was no use at all - extra money for nothing gained IMO.

 

[Dennis H]

SST TKO. Least intrusion.

 

[Mark1969Bee72]

Looking at passion 4 speed with overdrive gear. Anyone know how this performs?

 

[Dennis H]

Talking about the TKO?

 

[steve340]

If you want to keep the A833 why not look at a Gear Vendor unit.

 

[matthon]

Save yourself a headache and stay away from Passon and/or GFI. GFI created and manufacturers the A855 and the OD.

 

[Cojohnso1]

Whatever you do a decent V8 motor only needs 5 gears.
I have been in 2 or 3 six speed cars and 1 gear was no use at all - extra money for nothing gained IMO.

I agree. And high HP builds need less. 1/4 is over before you get thru all them gears. I'm wondering if Pro Stock goes back to 4-speeds? Pro Stock must use manual. Pro Mods certainly wouldn't consider 5 speeds. Most are 2 speed Power Glides. I'm my opinion. The only advantage of a 5 speed for mild build is an OD 5th gear to knock RPM down for highway use. Certainly not need for performance.