If you’ve ever swapped a newer transmission into an older car or truck, more than likely, you’ve probably had to do some tunnel modifications. These newer Tremec manual, and GM or Ford, automatic overdrive transmissions utilize much larger cases than their non-overdrive predecessors. The older cars were built for what was available at the time…
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Ford Transmission options
I’m not even going to begin to try and argue what the best engine of all time is or whether or not it’s wrong to put a GM engine in a Ford bodied vehicle, but one things for certain, Ford engines are still popular! Ever since the debut of the Flathead, Ford has designed some…
Stage II T56 Magnum
The Tremec T-56 Magnum is by far one of the best manual transmissions available today. With its 700 lbs./ft. torque capacity and ability to shift under brutal RPM levels it is a winner at nearly every level. You will be hard pressed to find another transmission of its size and weight with equal abilities, but…
Magnum F – Tremec’s killer solution for the aging 6 speeds
For those of you that have been hanging on with your tired old T56, hoping it would last just a little longer, your day has come! Anyone who has an F-Body T56 that’s ready for an upgrade now has a solid, drop-in replacement that gives you all the strength of the current Magnum in the…
Which 6 speed is the best for my project?
Clarifying the big differences between the original T-56, the TR-6060, and T-56 Magnum The T-56 6-speed transmission has been highly sought after for transplanting in hot rods and muscle cars ever since Dodge released the Borg Warner variation in the 1992 Viper. Since that time the T-56 has undergone several design changes and multiple application…
1969 Camaro “Villain” by Bent Metal Customs
Photography courtesy of Bent Metal Customs SPECS Builder: Bent Metal Customs Transmission: Bowler Stage 2 Tremec Magnum Rear End: Gear FX Clutch: McLeod RXT twin disc Fuel Tank: Rick’s Tanks Engine: Mast Motorsports LS3 Supercharged Horsepower: 890 Torque: 797 Radiator: Ron Davis Ignition: Holley EFI Chassis: Detroit Speed & Engineering Suspension: Detroit Speed & Engineering…
1963 Ford Galaxie GoodGuys 2017 Giveaway Car
Photography by GoodGuys SPECS Builder: Legens Hot Rods Transmission: Tremec T56 Magnum Clutch: Ram Fluids: Royal Purple Engine: Coyote Induction: Borla Chassis: Roadster Shop Brakes: Baer Wheels: Greening Auto Company Tires: BFGoodrich Sound System: Kicker Bowler Performance Transmissions Products Featured On This Vehicle …