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dieselarmy13 · 02-08-2010, 04:16 AM

Tying to get all the bit's and pieces together for my Dropmember swap. I would really like to stay with a manual trans, but haven't really seen it done. Right now, it has a SM465, but I'm not picky on what goes in it. I'm not too worried about this truck breaking the sound barrier or getting there quick, I just like a clutch.

I have a cam'd 350 that will be going in when I do the swap, and I don't really want a stall converter as she is more of a putt around town cruiser than a speed demon. I really have nothing against the 465, but I'm concerned about 1) the mounting of it, 2) interference with the trans tunnel since the DM raises everything 2 inches.

Open to any and all ideas, and don't be afraid to tell me I'm an idiot and missing something.

bigblockorange · 02-08-2010, 10:31 PM

I would put a 4x4 high hump bolt in floor in it if it were mine and I needed the clearance. The crossmember is easy just make one out of box tubing and angle iron tabs. My 2 cents. BBO

jlaird · 02-08-2010, 11:42 PM

I have a Dropmember and probably going to go with a Tremec TKO 600. I've already got my high hump that I have to cut my NEW 1 piece floor pan to put in. I'm not looking forward to that. The other thing that I'm concerned about is whether or not my HEI is going to hit the firewall. It didn't before I had the dropmember and since then, I've completely finished shaving my firewall. I just recently got the dropmember and havent had the cab or engine in yet. We will see, I've got my fingers crossed.

BAGNDRAGIT · 02-08-2010, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jlaird

I have a Dropmember and probably going to go with a Tremec TKO 600. I've already got my high hump that I have to cut my NEW 1 piece floor pan to put in. I'm not looking forward to that. The other thing that I'm concerned about is whether or not my HEI is going to hit the firewall. It didn't before I had the dropmember and since then, I've completely finished shaving my firewall. I just recently got the dropmember and havent had the cab or engine in yet. We will see, I've got my fingers crossed.

i would love to know if the hei fits or not, dropmember and body drop are in the plans so this would be good to know now.

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02-08-2010, 04:16 AM	#1
dieselarmy13 Phone's ringin Dude. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,426	Manual trans with a Dropmember? Tying to get all the bit's and pieces together for my Dropmember swap. I would really like to stay with a manual trans, but haven't really seen it done. Right now, it has a SM465, but I'm not picky on what goes in it. I'm not too worried about this truck breaking the sound barrier or getting there quick, I just like a clutch. I have a cam'd 350 that will be going in when I do the swap, and I don't really want a stall converter as she is more of a putt around town cruiser than a speed demon. I really have nothing against the 465, but I'm concerned about 1) the mounting of it, 2) interference with the trans tunnel since the DM raises everything 2 inches. Open to any and all ideas, and don't be afraid to tell me I'm an idiot and missing something. __________________ I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL

02-08-2010, 10:31 PM	#2
bigblockorange Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: central pa Posts: 428	Re: Manual trans with a Dropmember? I would put a 4x4 high hump bolt in floor in it if it were mine and I needed the clearance. The crossmember is easy just make one out of box tubing and angle iron tabs. My 2 cents. BBO __________________ I guess you could say I’m not really lazy I’m just real good at doing nothing!!!!

02-08-2010, 11:42 PM	#3
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: Manual trans with a Dropmember? I have a Dropmember and probably going to go with a Tremec TKO 600. I've already got my high hump that I have to cut my NEW 1 piece floor pan to put in. I'm not looking forward to that. The other thing that I'm concerned about is whether or not my HEI is going to hit the firewall. It didn't before I had the dropmember and since then, I've completely finished shaving my firewall. I just recently got the dropmember and havent had the cab or engine in yet. We will see, I've got my fingers crossed.



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