Transmission Installation

[Bob Lynch]

Hello:
Does anyone have a referral for a good classic car shop in the Orange County area of Southern California that does transmission installation.
I'm looking to change out my automatic to a Tremec 5-Speed in my '67 GTX.
I don't have the equipment in my garage to handle this job.
Thanks for any input.

 

[R413]

That’s more than an installation. Clutch pedal and related parts, pivots or hydraulic system, etc, cutting floor, different mount & crossmember. Dial in the bellhousing, driveshaft length changes. Potential exhaust pipe changes.

 

[topside]

Might try contacting the guys who sell the swap kits and see if they have preferred installers.

 

[RemCharger]

Yep sounds like 10-15 grand

That’s more than an installation. Clutch pedal and related parts, pivots or hydraulic system, etc, cutting floor, different mount & crossmember. Dial in the bellhousing, driveshaft length changes. Potential exhaust pipe changes.

Console
Column?
Speedo

 

[Bob Lynch]

Thanks for the input:
I'm in touch with SST for the complete kit and I need a shop that can install the whole thing, turnkey.
I'll check with some kit sellers to see if they have some shops that do that.
It's a 727 in there now, center console, and I'll keep that the way it is with a new top plate.
I wish I could do this at my house, but no equipment, and all my motor head friends have moved.

 

[Fran Blacker]

You can buy a lot of tools for what that install will cost you. You'll still have the tools. @Kern Dog has a thread on this swap, if directs you to it. It's step by step, you'll know whether you want to tackle it.

 

[Kern Dog]

Hello:
Does anyone have a referral for a good classic car shop in the Orange County area of Southern California that does transmission installation.
I'm looking to change out my automatic to a Tremec 5-Speed in my '67 GTX.
I don't have the equipment in my garage to handle this job.
Thanks for any input.

Check this out.

Tremec 5 speed conversion in a 1970 Charger

There were a few obstacles along the way but with the help of a few members here, I got it done mostly by myself. I had to buy a few tools but it was FAR less than if I paid a shop to install it.
Good luck.