Tremec 5 speed

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  1. SidePipesMav5.0

    SidePipesMav5.0 Member

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    Has anybody put a tremec in a 70 maverick? If so did you have to enlarge the trans tunnel??
     
    SidePipesMav5.0, Oct 9, 2005
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    I believe Barry had to modify his a little to get the T5 in. How much bigger is a tremec?
     
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    The tremec is a little bit beefier than the T5, so I would imagine some massaging will be needed to get it to clear. It would still be worth the hassle though IMO.
     
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    The Tremec is wider on top because of the multiple shifter mounting locations. For the T5 I had to slit open the top of the tunnel and add some metal. Easy to do and invisible under the carpet. If the T5 gets damaged from the 347 a Tremec will be my next choice.
     
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    Thanks for the replies
     
    SidePipesMav5.0, Oct 12, 2005
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    Just adding to what everyone else said. With a T5 your going to have to do some massaging of the tunnel and the tremec is a bit wider up top.
     
    Will, Oct 13, 2005
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    we'll i might be the guine pig for tremec swap, planning to do during this winter on my mav
     
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    I have a Tremec 3550 TKO in my car, and yes the tunnel needs to be enlarged. Not too hard to do, but the crossmember has to be made.
     
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