TREMEC TRANNY FOR RB

Post by **kcsturbocustoms** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:00 pm

Would any one be interested in a adapter kit to run a tremec tranny.example tko, tr 6060. Let me know, in the works. /

Post by **Cjmartz2k** » Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:18 pm

Um, f*** yes

Post by **kcsturbocustoms** » Mon Sep 07, 2009 5:54 pm

Anyone else BUMP really need to know if its something the majority of the rb community wants.

Post by **robbie2883** » Mon Sep 07, 2009 6:23 pm

if it means an easy alternative to importing a new tranny then YES!

Post by **Cjmartz2k** » Mon Sep 07, 2009 6:45 pm

I think people aren't responding because they don't see it actually happening, not because they don't want it. Cheap and stronger trannies with options for stuff like 6 speed's and stuff would be a dream for the RB community. I've got a good RB25 5 speed and I would ditch it for a tremec at the first sign of trouble. I've already broke 2 RB25 trannies.

Post by **Fibre guy** » Mon Sep 07, 2009 9:53 pm

kcsturbocustoms wrote:Would any one be interested in a adapter kit to run a tremec tranny.example tko, tr 6060. Let me know, in the works. /

I really hope this is a rhetorical question....Reliable to 600 pounds of torque, 6 speed, and doesn't have to be imported, let's think...

Post by **kcsturbocustoms** » Mon Sep 07, 2009 10:22 pm

Going to make it happen just need alittle r&d.

Post by **ralphsdiorama** » Mon Sep 07, 2009 11:56 pm

Please get this going. it would be a godsend!

Website · Post by **USMCgetsome** » Tue Sep 08, 2009 1:46 am

who's gonna drop 2500 on a tranny? I wanna see this! For you career rb heads i can see this happening but most people would shy from it so i can only say that a very small percentage would buy this. Stand by for the fan boys!

Post by **Neejay** » Tue Sep 08, 2009 2:00 am

USMCgetsome wrote:who's gonna drop 2500 on a tranny? I wanna see this! For you career rb heads i can see this happening but most people would shy from it so i can only say that a very small percentage would buy this. Stand by for the fan boys!

+1, as unfortunate as it is...

Post by **johnny butt** » Tue Sep 08, 2009 2:59 am

USMCgetsome wrote:who's gonna drop 2500 on a tranny? I wanna see this! For you career rb heads i can see this happening but most people would shy from it so i can only say that a very small percentage would buy this. Stand by for the fan boys!

He has a good point, but at the same time there are people that would be more inclined to pickup RB25 projects and start putting down mad power because of the availability.

Just look at RB motor swaps, a while back they were hard to come by and people were somewhat overwhelmed with what all had to be done to put it in a 240. Now that there are more resources (Thanks Nico), and a community and more and more people with knowledge and availability, there are more and more people opting for RBs rather than SR20s.

I say if you make the part, it will take a bit of time to turn any kind of profit, but eventually the design will help convince people they should shoot for high HP RBs since they can use a better transmission.

Post by **Darius** » Tue Sep 08, 2009 4:17 am

Can somebody fill a brother in here? I have zero experience with transmissions, but if the RB25 breaks, the first and only proven option is to find a Z32 box. It would be nice to have a price-competitive option in a more common and newer transmission.

One question I have is why would a person want a 6-speed transmission in a turbo car?

And second, what would be provided with the adapter kit? How would the transmission input shaft match the RB clutch? Would other parts also have to be swapped out to make this work?

Post by **jdmser** » Tue Sep 08, 2009 5:14 am

I would much rather see an affordable kit to put a TH350/TH400/glide on the back of an RB. Once you get beyond the power level of the FS5R30A can handle an auto makes more sense to me.

Post by **Fibre guy** » Tue Sep 08, 2009 12:47 pm

Well the tr 6060 was mass produced for the shelby gt500 mustang dropping the price from 3.5k to 2.5k for new.6 speed's can have the same top gear ratio with smaller 1-5 gear ratio differences than 5 speeds. Meaning you can find your engines power band in more different speeds. I like the high HP auto's too only down side is their weight. But who doesn't want a paddle shift RB?

Post by **Shocker** » Tue Sep 08, 2009 1:39 pm

Id be down, I'm a bit more of a TKO600 fan myself.

However putting the bit of R/D required for such an adapter plate and marketing it at a fair price I see no reason why I wouldn't sell.

Website · Post by **USMCgetsome** » Tue Sep 08, 2009 3:16 pm

again i agree with above post. although it will only interest maybe 10-20 a year? and i know most of them would sell here lol!

Post by **DrifterProdigy85** » Tue Sep 08, 2009 4:48 pm

jdmser wrote:I would much rather see an affordable kit to put a TH350/TH400/glide on the back of an RB. Once you get beyond the power level of the FS5R30A can handle an auto makes more sense to me.

http://www.atfbilletparts.com/...p-275

$800 isnt bad for a GM Auto to RB. Mazworx charges around $1000 to put one behind an SR.

Post by **Joe** » Tue Sep 08, 2009 5:07 pm

T56

make an adapter/bellhousing youll hit the sweet spot between price and being realistic.

its MASS produced for the cobra, viper, GTO, certain corvettes, camaro, firebird, trans am, you can pick up a good used unit for $1500.

Post by **kcsturbocustoms** » Tue Sep 08, 2009 7:37 pm

Thanks for the input guys. Remember that this means different clutch options and more availability

Post by **Largekid** » Tue Sep 08, 2009 8:39 pm

Joe wrote:T56

make an adapter/bellhousing youll hit the sweet spot between price and being realistic.

its MASS produced for the cobra, viper, GTO, certain corvettes, camaro, firebird, trans am, you can pick up a good used unit for $1500.

+1 and they are rebuildable for reasonable prices as well.

Post by **74260zt** » Wed Sep 09, 2009 12:29 am

You have my attention on this. I buy when I see.... Get em made, you'll sell them I'm sure...

Post by **l0nestar** » Wed Sep 09, 2009 2:10 am

Joe wrote:T56

make an adapter/bellhousing youll hit the sweet spot between price and being realistic.

its MASS produced for the cobra, viper, GTO, certain corvettes, camaro, firebird, trans am, you can pick up a good used unit for $1500.

+5

Post by **Jables** » Wed Sep 09, 2009 6:02 am

kcsturbocustoms you have email!!!

Post by **FAST-DATSUN** » Wed Sep 09, 2009 6:28 am

Which TREMIC's T56 cost as much as a RB25 trans and is no stronger.T6060 is very expensive used or new...TKO 600 shifter location is a problem, but can be fixed, but requires mods to console and trim...

That said option are always good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Post by **Cjmartz2k** » Wed Sep 09, 2009 6:29 am

Joe wrote:T56

make an adapter/bellhousing youll hit the sweet spot between price and being realistic.

its MASS produced for the cobra, viper, GTO, certain corvettes, camaro, firebird, trans am, you can pick up a good used unit for $1500.

That's exactly the tranny I was thinking of when I posted my reply. I didn't even think of the plethora of clutch options though! Awesome!!

Post by **Jables** » Wed Sep 09, 2009 7:27 am

the only thing that would change would be moving to a 26 spline input shaft.. You should still be able to use a nissan clutch kit and just have the hub changed. Unless someone changes bellhousings none of the above mentioned clutch kits would even come close to fitting inside a normal nissan bellhousing. Every vehicle that uses those transmissions uses clutch diameters between 10 1/2" - 12". So i don't think there would be that many clutch options quite honestly.

Post by **jdmser** » Wed Sep 09, 2009 4:34 pm

FAST-DATSUN wrote:Which TREMIC's T56 cost as much as a RB25 trans and is no stronger.

My thoughts exactly. I know many Cobra/Camaro guys that go auto after reaching the same power levels that destroy the RB25 transmission.

Post by **Shocker** » Wed Sep 09, 2009 4:56 pm

jdmser wrote:
My thoughts exactly. I know many Cobra/Camaro guys that go auto after reaching the same power levels that destroy the RB25 transmission.

My main beef with the rb25 trans is its an old and used trans but still costs ~1k. USED and you don't even know if the trans is in decent shape.

z32 gears, syncro's, bearings ect are EXPENSIVE. I've priced them and ended up just replacing the brass in my trans having a buddy do it, and it still cost a few hundred.

Being able to purchase a brand spankin new rb25 trans for like 1.5-2k would be totally worth it and idea but it seems as if this is NOT an option.

I personally would like to see a getrag be hooked to the back of a RB. But only the r34 got this and its $$$, not to mention meant for 4wd.

Then there's the supra 6 speed, which is about as bullet proof as it gets in the world of manual trans, which in fact is the same trans that's in the r34 GTR. But I think its about 3.5-4k from Toyota new. Cheaper than a PPG gear set + used rb25 trans, and holds a good deal more power.

Honestly tho, most people who own s-chassis will run into half-shaft/diff issues before they break their trannys. Granted they don't absolutely smash gears, and power shift...

Andy (Boost3dz) ran into the issue a handful of others have with the 2-3rd shifter plate snapping. A billet/steel piece in place of that would be an option, but if the shifter plate was designed to fail before say... the more expensive gears.. what breaks next?

Post by **240z4u** » Wed Sep 09, 2009 5:44 pm

Shocker wrote:
My main beef with the rb25 trans is its an old and used trans but still costs ~1k. USED and you don't even know if the trans is in decent shape.

z32 gears, syncro's, bearings ect are EXPENSIVE. I've priced them and ended up just replacing the brass in my trans having a buddy do it, and it still cost a few hundred.

This argument has limited merit, good working z32 trannies are cheap. If you are breaking them consistently that is one thing.. however that is not the norm at all.

That said, adapter plates are welcome, but will have such a limited market they will be prohibitively expensive.

Evan

Post by **eh?** » Wed Sep 09, 2009 5:45 pm

jdmser wrote:I would much rather see an affordable kit to put a TH350/TH400/glide on the back of an RB. Once you get beyond the power level of the FS5R30A can handle an auto makes more sense to me.

+1I can't see anyone ponying up $2500-3000 for a slightly better (if that) manual transmission setup .