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RJ350 · 10-17-2012, 02:49 PM

I have a 72 Camaro with a 350 and 350 turbo automatic. I want to replace the trans with a manual 4 or 5 spd. Does anyone have a link or info on a package deal? Kits such as: trans, shifter, full clutch, driveshaft etc. Thanks for any help.

Leaning heavy towards the Tremec TKO 600. I have a quote from Hurst Drivelines and JAM Performance so far.

76z28 · 10-17-2012, 09:10 PM

Hurst drive line is the easiest from what I saw
My friend put a tko into his 70 but then again he already had the manual. You'll need the z-bar braketry but for that price might as well just go hydraulic

76z28 · 10-17-2012, 09:12 PM

Also forgot about American power train. They are pretty easy to deal with too

RJ350 · 10-18-2012, 07:23 AM

Thanks 76!

NVMY68SS · 10-18-2012, 07:24 AM

We put the TKO-600 in my 68 and it was cheaper to get the parts individually. We also got better parts doing it this way. I was able to upgrade to the Centerforce clutch package, etc. The packages are not bad, but don't always have the better quality on some parts. Good luck. You'll definitely be happy with the swap.

He's not local for you, but he's from NJ. Give my friend/mechanic a call and he can help you out with the details. He just put a 4 speed manual in a 70 Camaro that was an automatic. Tell him Nelson told you to call.

John Rice
Youngblood's Performance Automotive
Raleigh, NC
919-773-7713
youngbloods@raleigh.twcbc.com

RJ350 · 10-18-2012, 02:51 PM

Thanks, I'll check youngbloods performance out.

ZL1 TIBS · 11-07-2012, 02:32 PM

PM sent about the trans.

SC2150 · 11-07-2012, 03:10 PM

We use the TKO-600 in the early vettes and other muscle car LS swaps....nice options as far as shifter location, etc.

10-17-2012, 02:49 PM	#1
RJ350 Drives: 72 Z28 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 4	Trans Conversion I have a 72 Camaro with a 350 and 350 turbo automatic. I want to replace the trans with a manual 4 or 5 spd. Does anyone have a link or info on a package deal? Kits such as: trans, shifter, full clutch, driveshaft etc. Thanks for any help. Leaning heavy towards the Tremec TKO 600. I have a quote from Hurst Drivelines and JAM Performance so far.

10-18-2012, 07:24 AM	#5
NVMY68SS Drives #296 Drives: 1968 Camaro SS - 350/5 Speed Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Smithfield, NC Posts: 953	We put the TKO-600 in my 68 and it was cheaper to get the parts individually. We also got better parts doing it this way. I was able to upgrade to the Centerforce clutch package, etc. The packages are not bad, but don't always have the better quality on some parts. Good luck. You'll definitely be happy with the swap. He's not local for you, but he's from NJ. Give my friend/mechanic a call and he can help you out with the details. He just put a 4 speed manual in a 70 Camaro that was an automatic. Tell him Nelson told you to call. John Rice Youngblood's Performance Automotive Raleigh, NC 919-773-7713 youngbloods@raleigh.twcbc.com __________________ #296 Delivered 6-1-09 Dynoed 10-3-09 384.56HP 387.65TQ with the bolt-ons listed, no tune.....yet! Roto-Fab CAI (Install pics here), Doug Thorley Shorties, Flowmaster American Thunder 409S Cat Back Vid

10-17-2012, 09:10 PM	#2
76z28 Drives: 1976 camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: bakersfield Posts: 472	Hurst drive line is the easiest from what I saw My friend put a tko into his 70 but then again he already had the manual. You'll need the z-bar braketry but for that price might as well just go hydraulic

10-17-2012, 09:12 PM	#3
76z28 Drives: 1976 camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: bakersfield Posts: 472	Also forgot about American power train. They are pretty easy to deal with too

10-18-2012, 07:23 AM	#4
RJ350 Drives: 72 Z28 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 4	Thanks 76!

10-18-2012, 02:51 PM	#6
RJ350 Drives: 72 Z28 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 4	Thanks, I'll check youngbloods performance out.

11-07-2012, 02:32 PM	#7
ZL1 TIBS Drives: 1968 Camaro, 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Aston, PA Posts: 398	PM sent about the trans.

11-07-2012, 03:10 PM	#8
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	We use the TKO-600 in the early vettes and other muscle car LS swaps....nice options as far as shifter location, etc.