"TREMEC 5 Speed Installation"
An Article by Curtis Fisher
May, 2002
Page 4
Miscellaneous extra stuff.
This picture shows the TREMEC on its first fit (note chains hang up). The shifter retaining bolt touches the front of the cross member. In this position, it is 2.25 inches too forward for the motor mounts to line up. Also the height is about 1.5 inches taller in the middle than the 4-speed. Note the three shift location possibilities.
TREMEC in position
HEH-E in position
By comparison the 4-speed sits lower and is 4 _XXXXXX inches tall from the floor in the middle. Note the tail housing is much smaller and easily fits in the driveshaft tunnel. As shown in the top view, (below) the drivers side has more floor cut out for the shifting linkages and shifting fork for the clutch. This area can be used for the drivers leg and foot when the TREMEC is installed.
Top view of HEH-E
(note extra room shifter takes that can be given back to driver.)
The TREMEC comes with a neutral switch at the rear which must be removed to fit inside the tunnel. A 16mmx1.5 pitch bolt plugs this hole nicely. There is a reverse switch approximate middle left side.
Rotisserie supports body and engine with bumper bolts and jack tubes.
The installation was done with other repairs in process. A rotisserie was built to create access which greatly assisted in fit ups and measurements. In this picture the crate motor and TREMEC were installed for a check. Normally a scrap block was used for most fit checks. (Editor's Note: This rotisserie is very well designed, using easily obtainable standard stock. It supports the car through the bumper bolts and jacking tubes - even with the engine installed. For cars with weakened chassis from corrosion or separation, it is recommended that these be repaired before trying this. I have requested that Curtiss consider an article on the design, fabrication, and use of this simple, but strong design. He is considering it. An E-mail to him from readers may encourage him!!!)
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