Perspective Customs Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 Hi all. I'm going to put an LS1 engine from the Revell 1999 Corvette in a '61 Impala. Any suggestions on what transmission would make sense and the best place to source one? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 Whats wrong with the six speed that comes with the LS1? That's what I'd want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodent Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 Because the Corvette has a rear mounted gearbox. Kris Morgan casts some very nice resin conventional transmissions that sell for $3.95 He has both a 700R4 and a T56 available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perspective Customs Posted May 4, 2020 Author Share Posted May 4, 2020 Thanks Steve. Placed an order with Kris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 2 hours ago, Rodent said: Because the Corvette has a rear mounted gearbox. DOH! Sorry brain fart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perspective Customs Posted May 4, 2020 Author Share Posted May 4, 2020 2 hours ago, Jantrix said: DOH! Sorry brain fart. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodent Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 Not sure what you ordered, but the T-56 is quite large, as is the 1:1. You might have to modify the tunnel for clearance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 (edited) A smart thing GM did when they built the LS was to keep the same bellhousing bolt pattern, so pretty much anything that will bolt to a smallblock Chebby will bolt to an LS, and can be made to work (with the right flywheel or flexplate, and sometimes a crank-extension adapter...none of which would be visible on a model). Edited May 5, 2020 by Ace-Garageguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perspective Customs Posted May 5, 2020 Author Share Posted May 5, 2020 11 hours ago, Rodent said: Not sure what you ordered, but the T-56 is quite large, as is the 1:1. You might have to modify the tunnel for clearance. This is the Lindberg 61 so the tunnel may need to be modified either way. I ordered the Powerglide and the 700R4. Hopefully one of these shouldn't need much modification. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodent Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 8 hours ago, Perspective Customs said: This is the Lindberg 61 so the tunnel may need to be modified either way. I ordered the Powerglide and the 700R4. Hopefully one of these shouldn't need much modification. Can't see bolting a Slip-N-Slide to an LS, but it should clear the tunnel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottH454 Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 I see I'm a day late on this but Action-Modeler also has a few transmissions for that block. I have a Tremec TKO for manual, GM TH400, and GM 4L60E. The TKO has a really nice profile that would be great for small tunnel openings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perspective Customs Posted May 6, 2020 Author Share Posted May 6, 2020 3 hours ago, Rodent said: Can't see bolting a Slip-N-Slide to an LS, but it should clear the tunnel. Slip-N-Slide? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodent Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 51 minutes ago, Perspective Customs said: Slip-N-Slide? Slip and slide with Powerglide! Er, some of the other guys might know that term. Probably one of my least favorite transmissions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 59 minutes ago, Rodent said: Slip and slide with Powerglide! Er, some of the other guys might know that term. Probably one of my least favorite transmissions. Yeah, it’s only a two speed. It can be built bullet proof though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exotics_Builder Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 52 minutes ago, NOBLNG said: Yeah, it’s only a two speed. It can be built bullet proof though. Drag racers loved it. My Dad bought a 65 Impala SS Coupe with 327/300 HP and it had a Powerglide ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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