Jeeze $1250 for a TKO...man I wish that bolted in. I think swapping the
trans would be more difficult then what you think, fabbing up a crossmember
wouldn't be a big deal, or having a custom driveshaft or a clutch assembly
either. But the bell housing/slave cylinder would definitely require some
custom work and also would the input shaft on the trans fit in the crank
without a problem or would it just require a custom pilot bearing? There is
probably a bunch of small things that would need to be addressed also. I
just don't think it could be done(easily anyway) unless you're a company
that specializes in this kind of thing and have all the machinery and
experience to prototype it. But if someone out there can prove me wrong and
show me how to do it......;)
Sam South
ET 13.61 MPH 105.88
'95 Dak RC, 5.9L,5-speed,390 LSD
http://people.mw.mediaone.net/sawcut64/home.html
http://www.dakota-truck.net/profiles/dakota/Mt5J8FaDfVCv6/profile.htm
----- Original Message -----
From: "sam morgan" <sinous1@hotmail.com>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Monday, March 04, 2002 11:08 PM
Subject: Re: DML: RE: UPDATE!! 6-speed/5-speed Dak Conversion
> http://www.corral.net/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=48518
>
> 3550= $1100; TKO= $1250
>
> Install would need to be addressed as you stated Sam. I think this would
be
> more time consuming than difficult.
>
>
> From: "Sam South" <sawcut64@mediaone.net>
> >Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> >To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> >Subject: Re: DML: RE: UPDATE!! 6-speed/5-speed Dak Conversion
> >Date: Mon, 4 Mar 2002 20:16:16 -0500
> >
> >I don't think that will do us much good unless we have a bellhousing,
> >clutch, driveshaft...etc. Keisler Auto is working on(hopefully) a
complete
> >bolt in kit. How much and which trans is the group buy for? I couldn't
find
> >it at the site.
> >Sam South
> >ET 13.61 MPH 105.88
> >'95 Dak RC, 5.9L,5-speed,390 LSD
> >http://people.mw.mediaone.net/sawcut64/home.html
> >http://www.dakota-truck.net/profiles/dakota/Mt5J8FaDfVCv6/profile.htm
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "sam morgan" <sinous1@hotmail.com>
> >To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> >Sent: Monday, March 04, 2002 4:03 PM
> >Subject: Re: DML: RE: UPDATE!! 6-speed/5-speed Dak Conversion
> >
> >
> > > There is a group purchase for the Tremec transmissions at
www.corral.net
> > > going on now. You won't find a new one cheaper!
> > >
> > >
> > > >From: "Wisotzkey, Rich" <Rich.Wisotzkey@gd-ns.com>
> > > >Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > > >To: "'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'" <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> > > >Subject: DML: RE: UPDATE!! 6-speed/5-speed Dak Conversion
> > > >Date: Mon, 04 Mar 2002 07:37:47 -0500
> > > >
> > > >Thanks Sam,
> > > >I sent a reply back to Mr. Keisler attached to your email stating my
> > > >interest in a transmission.
> > > >Rich - Ashburn, VA
> > > >
> > > >-----Original Message-----
> > > >From: Sam South [mailto:sawcut64@mediaone.net]
> > > >Sent: Friday, March 01, 2002 10:53 AM
> > > >To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > > >Subject: DML: UPDATE!! 6-speed/5-speed Dak Conversion
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >Sam,
> > > >Thank you for your inquiry. Here's the letter per our discussion
today.
> > > >Please forward it to the DML.
> > > >
> > > >Dear Dakota Owners;
> > > >Over the past two months, we have received 8-10 inquires about the
> > > >possibility of making a 5 or 6-speed conversion kit for the Dakota.
We
> >have
> > > >investigated this a small bit, and would like to share the following
> > > >information with you.
> > > >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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