| Richmond 6 Speed Swap |
| My tranny swap into my 66 Mustang really is a 2 part fab job. Part 1: The tranny and all its components. Part 2: They hydraulic clutch setup. The links at the bottom of the page will take you to which part you want info on. | |||||
| When I began my research on which trans I wanted to replace my Art Carr C-4 with I only had a few absolute requirements:1. That it could handle a high amount of power (something up my sleeve ;) ) and 2. It had an overdrive. Since we put a Richmond 6 speed in my buddys Vette I had some knowledge of these, so I began my research there. I also researched T-56's, ZF's, all of the 5 speeds (including Jerricho). When all my research was done, I determined the Richmond R.O.D. was hands down the winner. | |||||
| The next step was to determine WHICH R.O.D. would work best with my setup. I broke out the auto math book and started doing the calculations. It soon became evident that a nice chart of the different trans gear ratios, and rear gear options would make this a lot easier. So, I made a program to generate the charts I needed. Below is a link to the one for the setup I chose | |||||
| Once the ratios were chosen the next step was to choose which version of the trans I wanted. There are 2 Ford versions. Basically, a T-5 replacement and a Top Loader replacement. The differences are in the dimensions: | |||||
| Part# 7041626 1 1/8" diameter, 26 spline, 6.49" long input shaft | |||||
| Part# 7041610 (and 7081610) 1 1/16" diameter, 10 spline, 7.18" long input shaft | |||||
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| I chose part# 7041626 for the stronger, shorter input shaft. The other one would require a "deeper" scattershield and put the shifter location farther back (about .7"). NOTE - If you buy the 7041626 trans and are buying a scattershield DO NOT buy the ones listed for the Richmond 5 & 6 speed. Buy the one for a Top Loader 4 speed. | |||||
| The next decision was on the clutch linkage setup. I looked into the hydraulic bolt on kits, but none of them would work with my after market power brake booster (Mark at Trans-Am Racing did tell me he was working with JMC to make a bracket so this may not be the case anymore). I also looked into cable setups but didn't like the way they looked. So, I began researching hydraulics and designing my setup. I decided to go with a McLeod hydraulic throwout bearing instead of the more common slave cylinder setup.. They sell it in a kit with a Willwood master cylinder and a couple SHORT braided lines. If I had it to do over again I would have bought the pieces separately. | |||||
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| Parts List: | |||||
| (This list does not include materials used in fabrication. They will be discussed on the details pages. More parts may be added later) | |||||
| Part | Part # | ||||
| Trans Swap | |||||
| Richmond R.O.D. 6 speed transmission | 7041626 | ||||
| Lakewood scattershield | 15200 | ||||
| Lakewood scattershield locating dowels | 15980 | ||||
| Ford Motor Sports Billet Steel Flywheel (50 oz. balance) | M6375C302 | ||||
| Centerforce Dual Friction clutch | DF161057 | ||||
| ARP Flywheel to block bolts | |||||
| ARP Pressure plate to Flywheel bolts | |||||
| Energy Suspension GM trans mount | |||||
| Spicer solid U-joints | |||||
| GM trans yoke | |||||
| Pilot Bearing (yes bearing NOT bushing) | |||||
| Hydraulic Clutch Setup | |||||
| McLeod Hyd. Throw Out Bearing kit | 463100-50 | ||||
| Energy Suspension Square Bump Stop | |||||
| Braided Teflon Hyd. Hose | |||||
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Click the links below for more information on my Richmond Overdrive Transmission installation or my Hydraulic Clutch installation |
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| R.O.D. | Hydraulic Clutch | ||
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