Keisler 5-speed conversion on Early A-body: Install has begun

SilverFish, I love your barracuda. What size rims and tires are you rollin on, looks good, any suspension info? Also, evey time I read this thread, I keep telling myself getting the 5 speed is only about $1500 more then a rebuilt 4 speed from brewers.
Maybe I should make the jump and go for it? If I do get a 5 speed, you guys gotta promise to help me with any questions I might have. Im abit of a monkey sometimes and I ask tons of questions.
The only thing is, I have a third member with 2.94 gears, which means my car will probably pull like it has 3.23s or maybe 3.55s, which is cool, but to quote the cop in the movie Dirty Larry Crazy Marry, my top speed would be "un-lim-mo-tid". Im gonna have to give it some thought.
Also, what size welders are you guys using for your mods to the crossmember support? I only have a millermatic 135 and wonder if itll cut the mustard for the crossmember support mods that are required for this swap.

The tremec cases are modified differently for each application. The shifters are moved and the the case is notched to clear the rear crossmember. If you are going with a stock tremec with no modifications you will need a flatten rear crossmember hump to clear the case. Plus you will have to make your own floor tunnel sheetmetal (I prefer this for sure).

I used Lincoln 140 mig with .030 wire with gas. Plenty strong.

You'll get all the help you need. Just ask.

Dave

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