Here's hoping I win the lottery with the guys at work this week.
$4500 to convert my auto to a 5-speed? All-inclusive kit, with solid instructions? Would this work for a 4x4 as well as a 2WD? The 5-speed would probably be more appealing to 4-wheelers with the lower 1st gear.
Sam South <sawcut64@mediaone.net> wrote:
> FEASIBILITY
> A feasibility study has not been performed, but an initial investigation
> shows us that we would be able to deign either a 5 or 6-speed conversion, or
> both. Either kit would feature the Tremec transmission - . TKO 5-speed, or
> T56 6-speed. We have experience designing and installing both of these units
> in kit form (a lot of experience with the TKO). We are tentatively thinking
> to use the junk yard Camaro T56 (although the 0.50 6th gear is very tall -
> we like the better geared 0.63 overdrive of the new aftermarket T56 unit).
> The 5-speed would have the shifter come up in the area of the stock shifter.
> The 6-speed would be farther back, but probably reasonable for most unless
> major surgery was required.
> PRICE
> Price-wise, we can offer the kit at the lowest price possible. Tremec
> promoted us to the top distributor level, so we can roll the pricing into an
> overall affordable package. I think a package for a manual equiped Dakota
> would run in the range of $2500-3000, and 3500-4500 for an automatic equiped
> unit. Keep in mind these are rough estimates only, and not based on a study.
> NEXT STEP
> We need your help to learn the following:
> 1. Who is seriously looking at a transmission upgrade or conversion?
> 2. What price is affordable for you?
> 3. Do you want the 5-speed with lower 3.29 1st gear, or the 6-speed with the
> taller 2.66 1st gear?
> 4. Will you purchase the conversion within 3-6 months if it meets your
> criteria?
> Please e-mail us at info@keislerauto.com
> Based on your reply, we will determine if we can invest to move forward on
> this kit. I also own a '98 Dakota R/T which I purchased new and drive daily,
> and I love the heck out of it.
> Thank you for your interest and I hope to get your feedback.
> Shafi Keisler, Owner
> Keisler Automotive Engineering
> 2216-B W. Gov. John Sevier Hwy.
> Knoxville, TN 37920
> 865.609.8187
> 865-609.8287 FAX
> info@keislerauto.com
> www.keislerauto.com
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