American Powertrain BOP TKO 600 'Perfect Fit Kit' for Cutlass

[72olds]

Hey guys,

I am in the process of doing a frame off on my 72 Olds Cutlass. I'm trying to get away with not trimming out a bunch of my brand new floor with the 5 spd install.

Does anyone have any experience with this kit? Any advice is helpful!

http://americanpowertrain.com/i-8521...speed-kit.html


Ben

[Schwartz Performance]

AP can "streamline" the case to avoid floor cutting.

-Dale

[Nicks67GTO]

AP can "streamline" the case to avoid floor cutting.

-Dale

I know that iv'e had 2 friends that ended up cutting anyhow even with the "perfect fit" stuff. Granted they were 64-67 A body cars but it just wasn't going to happen without cutting. Are the 68-72's different?

[72olds]

Hey Nick - great point. I am on the 'Classic Olds' forum and I have heard both opinions. I'd really like to get in touch with someone who has put a perfect fit kit into a 68-72 Olds recently. They aren't cheap so I just want to make sure I am good to go with that kit.

[Schwartz Performance]

Not that it helps right now... but we'll be doing a swap in about 6 weeks on a 70 Chevelle

-Dale

[72olds]

Thanks Dale - I saw the Cutlass you guys did...gorgeous car. The floor pan on this car should be exactly like that so it should be interested. I look forward to hearing about how it goes. Any other clues as to guys who have done this?

Thank you both again...good info.

[Schwartz Performance]

Thanks
That cutlass was one of my favorite builds. The handling and comfort is ridiculously amazing.

Send me a PM or email in a few weeks about the Chevelle if you want. I might forget about this thread lol.

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[SilverOverdrives]

Hey guys,

I am in the process of doing a frame off on my 72 Olds Cutlass. I'm trying to get away with not trimming out a bunch of my brand new floor with the 5 spd install.

Does anyone have any experience with this kit? Any advice is helpful!

http://americanpowertrain.com/i-8521...speed-kit.html


Ben

We perform the same streamlining process on the trans case but cutting is still required in most (not all) cases when you keep the driveline angles within spec. Body mount condition/height plays a big role in the final outcome and whether or not you want to hang the trans too low.

Jeff