Chevrolet Engine and Manual transmission poll!!!

[andrewb70]

Hello Everyone,

I am doing a little project and I could really use everyone's help. This particular poll is for Chevrolet folks, and more polls will be done at a later time for other brands.

This is only for folks that are running manual transmissions. I am trying to gauge what engines are being used most with what transmissions. By "other," I am referring to TKOs, Richmond, DN, Muncie, and other more traditional transmissions, manual only.

Thanks!
Andrew

[Tiger]

SBC and T56 for me.

[Samckitt]

LT1 & T56 here.

[86Cutlass383SR]

383 & Aftermarket Tremec T56 for mine. Thinking about going to LSx engine but I doubt I will due to cost factor right now. Maybe later.

[speedster]

Modified TKO 600 behind 1000+ TQ

[David Sloan]

2001 ls-6 tko 600

[parsonsj]

LS2/6 with TKO-600 for me.

jp

[Mkelcy]

More than one car: I voted my LS3/T56 combo; I couldn't vote my 2 SBC/T56 combos.

[JEFFTATE]

Small Block - TKO 600 for me.

[moreHP]

G. None of the above!!

(oldsmobile):1st:


Previous car was a SBC with a T56

[JChilders]

sbc & tko. hoping for a bbc

[Bryce]

I love small blocks and carbs.

[Norm Peterson]

Small-block with a Tremec TR-3550.

If I was to do a similar project today, I'd probably choose a close-ratio TKO box instead.


Norm

[minendrews68]

I have a SBC with a muncie 4speed, ok, ok...i know, old school.

When this post was written, I had a Muncie, now it's a T-56 (as of a couple of years ago) Engine is still the same

[moreHP]

I have a SBC with a muncie 4speed, ok, ok...i know, old school.


Nothing wrong with that!

[TPI Monte SS]

SBC with a World Class T5 here. No complaints, but sometimes I wish I had the extra gear on the highway.

[69Camaro/70 Velle]

BBC and T56 Chevelle.
Can I also vote for small block and T56 Camaro. Should be done late this year or early next year. Not in time to cruise this summer :(

[jy211]

used to be run a 350 with a 4 speed muncie. Now a 396 w a 700

[vp23271]

LS3 (376/480) and a T-56 from ATS

[BonzoHansen]

Small Block with an LS1-sourced T56 in the 77 Z28

[BumpaD_Z28]

388 ci SBC with a ST-10 .. wish it was a TKO ...

~DaVe

[7TSS]

I voted BBC w/ traditional tranny (G-Force GF5R); also just started a LSx T56 project though.

[protour73]

ZZ4 350 with a Tremec TKO-600....and LOVE it

[slenning]

Voted LS7/T56 but also have a bbc/4spd

[toxicz28]

Small block /t56

[Motown 454]

I'm using a World 454 SBC and Viper 6spd.

[carguy502]

L98 (Gen I) with a World Class T5. TKO 600 when this transmission pops.:machine:

[Lowend]

m21

[parsonsj]

If I might sum up:

It seems that non-T56 transmissions are favored by small blocks and big blocks, and that T56s are favored by the LSx crowd.

jp

[derekf]

And a majority of responders are NOT using LSx blocks, which surprises me.

[Bow Tie 67]

Project for school?

[carguy502]

And a majority of responders are NOT using LSx blocks, which surprises me.
IMHO, I think it could be attributed to the fact that while most on this forum want one, Gen I SBC has been made even less expensive by the LSX introduction. I'll also bet that some might still fearful of the work that goes into a swap.

[Twentyover]

And a majority of responders are NOT using LSx blocks, which surprises me.


I remain a big fan of build what you have, unless there are significant reasons not to- like a hole in the block. Almost any engine can get an additional 100 hp for the cost of acquiring and installing a different engine.

I have a sbc in the Camaro, with a mpfi system, because that car cries for a carbureted 4bl look.

[gmjj13]

496/t-56 here.

[Ummgawa]

Small block with a T-56 and a 455 Pontiac with a T-56.

[Derek69SS]

LS1/T56 sitting on the floor in the shop... SBC/automatic still in the car for a little while longer.

[andrewb70]

Project for school?

No. Trying to make some money...LOL

I have a product idea that I am knocking around in my head.

Andrew

[buickfunnycar.com]

I have a SBC with a muncie 4speed, ok, ok...i know, old school.

Same here...good enough for Zora Arkus Duntov,good enough for me.:smoke:

[mongoose]

383 with a 4 speed... soon to be replaced with a tko though

[Tom 72RS/SS]

built sbc with a Tremic TKO 600 and wouldn't have it any other way.

[Bow Tie 67]

No. Trying to make some money...LOL

I have a product idea that I am knocking around in my head.

Andrew

Good deal, let me know if you need any product testing. I'll put it through its paces. :smoke:

[Jon69RagTop]

Small-block with a Tremec TR-3550.

[tom_a]

LS3 with TKO600

[Tom Welch]

sbc with tko 600 in the works for our 69 Nova project. How about making the ls1 top end fit onto the sbc, not a fluff job, but a real grouping of parts to do this. I think it would go over very well with all the small blocks out there.

[77thor]

350 SBC with a Muncie 4-speed

[minendrews68]

350 SBC with a Muncie 4-speed

Thank you and the few others with a Muncie:)

Thought I'd update this, still 383 SBC, but now with a T-56 six speed

[TnBlkC230WZ]

I hope to have my t-56 magnum this week. Replacing my Muncie behind a SBC.

[Ron S]

I've got one with a LS1-tko600 and one LS1-Muncie. Ron

[SickSpeedMonte]

I've got a small block with a ZF6, so I voted for SBC and T-56 since it seems to be the closest.

[TT302Z28]

BBC and LT1 T56....Stock internals still holding up to being driven like it was stolen!

[Rocco]

I've been running a 383 cid Small Block with a close ratio Richmond Super T-10 in my '62 Corvette for over 20 years. I try to keep weight down on my cars whenever possible, so I prefer the lighter weight of the 4 speed (70 lbs) and have run different rear end ratios over the years to suit my taste. I originally had a 4.11 diff gear, but found that my engine had plenty of low end torque, so I later enjoyed 3.36 and 3.55 final drive ratios (all with positraction).

Rocco

[6spdmalibu]

1pc rear main sbc with an Lt-1 t56.

[Bishop73]

Big block and TKO 600.

[DLinson]

I'm running a BBC and BW T56 from a 96 Camaro. I'm running about 520 hp at the crank. I have had good luck so far.

My friend is running a Tremec TKO600 behind his BBC with a little less power. He's had a lot of trouble with his. He had a mechanical linkage then switched to a hydraulic throw-out bearing. He's still having trouble with it. Anyone else having trouble with their TKO's?

Dennis

[camcojb]

can't believe there's no love for the auto guys.................. :)

Jody

[Martin71RS]

I have the rarest here I think....
working on a new combo for my Nova: 194 I6 with T5 :1st:

(long way from finished though....)

[Topless69]

SBC and a T56 for me....Rubs like a scalded cat but very street friendly.

[double d]

427 sbc and tko 5speed with 480 hp at wheels on my 68 ss/rs camaro

[dubbleu]

496 BBC Stroker/ T56 Magnum here.

[Gitter Dun]

small block with race prepped m-22

[Rod]

383 with a Super T-10 trans :machine:

[RatTouring]

454 and Richmond ST-10 plus

I'll change it when I break it....

[93Polo]

Plans are to pull the non original 396BBC/TH400 and swap in a LS motor with a T56 trans.

Loved the feel of a T56 in my 4th Gen Z28, and the LS is light and easy to make power while making good mileage.

[subtlez28]

LSX and T56 FTW!

I have those plans for 3 of my cars. Only one is currently "running" it...

Hopefully two in a month or so.

[jerhofer]

406SB and Richmond 6 speed.

[jeff68]

Lt1 t56

[70camaro406]

406 sbc and (getting) T56 magnum

[71RS/SS396]

I've tried all of the combinations in your poll and my favorite is LS/TKO-600. The TKO reqiures a lot less fabrication on the tunnel/floor in most cars than the T-56 and is 50 lbs lighter and shifts better imo.

[FULMNTE]

454 BBC crate engine with a Weiand Supercharger and Tremec TKO here...

[woody80z28]

SBC/T56 (LT1-style)

[ponchopwr70]

I have a 388 sbc with a richmond 6 speed, (just put it in this year) has about 500 miles on it and I already broke 4th gear twice. I haven't even made it to the track yet, broke both times banging gears on the street with 17" nito drag radials.

[Norm Peterson]

Maybe you need to be breaking the tranny gears in a little longer before pounding on them . . .


Norm

[RichardSIA]

The poll is incomplete.
You left out several engines.
348/409, Corvair, Buick (GM) V6's, Cosworth Vega, or at least "Other".

[dj3]

started with 350 SBC with a Muncie 4-speed
then 540 BBC and TKO 600
on the garage floor LS2 w/T-56

[lnirenberg]

W-head 409 & TKO

[andrewb70]

The poll is incomplete.
You left out several engines.
348/409, Corvair, Buick (GM) V6's, Cosworth Vega, or at least "Other".

This poll included engines that were of interest to me and not intended as a complete list of all Chevrolet engines.

Andrew

[Evldoer]

bbc with a zf 6 speed

[Streetbu]

I have a SBC with a muncie 4speed, ok, ok...i know, old school.

Me too, don't feel bad! I've never felt any other brand or type of transmission that shifts as good as mine. Spherical rod ends for the shifter linkage really tighten things up. ONe of my buddies swore up and down I had an automatic until I took him for a ride. It can be shifted pretty quick :D

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[Cat & Mouse]

327 DOHC SBC, Tremic TKO 3555/w .68 :1 5th gear, Mag Force dual disc clutch & aluminum flywheel, 5.38:1 nickel gears
Vehicle weight 2300lbs, Redline approximately 9,500rpm, Top speed +165mph...

2nd to 3rd shift... pop with the palm of your hand, the 5" shift lever moves forward approximately 1 1/4"

[Streetbu]

Are those the Arden heads that are very rare on your sbc?

[Cat & Mouse]

The heads are "Moser" DOHC 4 Valve heads

[Streetbu]

Wow, I've only ever seen pics of them, never in person. Must be a beast!

[lzdick]

Mast Motorsport's 'Black Label' LS3 and Magnum T-56.

[badazz81z28]

Right now I have an LS1 and TKO 600, but I rather have a 6th gear to keep the long trip revs down. I had a SBC and a T56 years ago, and I couldnt get the double pumper to get along with 6th gear.

[Aficionado]

Grimes LS3 416 635hp with a Am Powertrain T56 Magnum. Installed but not driving yet.

[sixfivepost]

Modified LH8 5.3L with a TKO 600 here.

[LS6 Tommy]

BBC & Muncie 4 speed for me...

Tommy

[67RS]

Mast Black Label 427 & TKO600R

[SS PUNISHER]

I'll be the odd ball here, lm7/zf6....

[cactuss4]

Bigblock with 4spd, but in reality I would like a LQ4 with snails and a T56 6spd.

Tory

[all4sho]

Bbc/tko600r

[1sikride]

LSA and a magnum 6spd

[cornfedbill]

SBC/Muncie M22 for me. Old school all the way.

[nokones]

Tremec TKO600 behind a Lingenfelter All Aluminum SBC 427 with 646HP with TPIS Miniram and Holley HP EFI System in an 89 C4 Corvette. Old school insofar as the engine assembly.

[TheJDMan]

Wow, this is an old thread. I know for a fact that a lot of the posters are running different engines and transmissions from what they were back then.

[andrewb70]

Wow, this is an old thread. I know for a fact that a lot of the posters are running different engines and transmissions from what they were back then.

Indeed. It would have been interesting to get longitudinal results for the poll, but that's not possible.

[rlovell383]

SBC 385 and Autogear M22w. Gear whine makes me happy :)

[rreichert82]

L18 8.1L Vortec 496 BBC with an LT Style T56

[stan65]

Can you add Gen V LT4 with a TKO 600 to the poll?

Stan

[andrewb70]

Can you add Gen V LT4 with a TKO 600 to the poll?

Stan

Sure...why not...LOL

Andrew

[drktrrs]

Blown Chevrolet Performance LSX-376 B15 with T56 Magnum.

[out2kayak]

LT4 w/ 8L90E (so... none of the above).

[andrewb70]

LT4 w/ 8L90E (so... none of the above).

Right...hence the title of the thread....

Andrew

[Dark Pursuit]

SBC with TKO / Original manual clutch

[lobudget]

On the road:
350 sbc T56
383 sbc TR 3550
406 sbc TKO600
LT4 TR 6070

In work:
LSX 454 TKO600
LS3 T56
LQ9 TKO 600

[Zspoiler]

Supercharged 377 cubic inch small block with a Super T-10

[Motobrewmaster]

N/A LS aluminum block 416, T56 Magnum

[Chevy@1956]

LS3 495HP Crate and Magnum T56 on a Newman Car Creations Chassis for a 56 Chevy