ScrappyJ Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Does anyone know if there are any kits that have a Tremec 6-speed transmission in 1/24 or any resin casters that produce them? Many of the pro-touring cars use them and I was hoping to get my hands on a few of them. I believe GMP uses them on some of their cars, but they are all 1:18. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick6343 Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 I'm not exactly sure of the entire history of the deal, but Tremec owns the former transmission business of Borg-Warner. That means that the former Borg-Warner T-56 6-speed is now a "Tremec". I believe that those were found starting in early '90s Corvettes, Camaros/Firebirds, and Vipers. I'm not sure what transmissions are found in Pro Touring cars, but that might be a place to start. 4.6 liter Mustangs ('96 and later) used the T-45 5-speed that may be externally similar to some 6-speed models, but I'm not sure. Another avenue might be the 2005 and later Mustang transmission, though I have no idea what its geneaology is. You may also want to investigate cars like Nissan 350Zs and Toyota Supras-I've been told that some Japanese companies will go to lengths to avoid giving the impression that they use a part not designed in-house-at least one '80s truck model had unique housings cast without the "Borg-Warner" name on their T-5 5-speeds! I hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outsider Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 the tremec he's talking about is a different animal all together. the original tremec 5 speed is off shoot of the top loader ford 4spd and was used in a ton of mustangs and camaros or anything else that needed a killer 5spd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 Hello, Long time ago, in a galaxy far far away....many years ago I mastered, casted and sold a Borg-Warner T-56 with the differential to fit Revell's C5 Corvette, so a proper 1999 FRC (Fixed Roof Coupe) could be built. The FRC eventually evolved into the Z06 in 2001. With the release of the C6 Corvette in 2005 Revell now includes the Tremec transaxle. Surgery would be required to adapt it to a "standard" application. Bellhousing and tail would be needed, but it can be a start. Not sure if this helps but I hope so Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
its-not-unusual Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 FEATURE ARTICLE from Hemmings Muscle Machines http://www.hemmings.com/mus/stories/2005/0..._feature21.html Aleks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ariel Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 (edited) Does anyone know if there are any kits that have a Tremec 6-speed transmission in 1/24 or any resin casters that produce them? Many of the pro-touring cars use them and I was hoping to get my hands on a few of them. I believe GMP uses them on some of their cars, but they are all 1:18. Thanks! Hey Scrappy I saw this in another forum and i think its a starting point. Ariel Edited January 29, 2008 by Ariel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 If I am not mistaken, that's is actually a ZF S6-40 gearbox. That was the tranny used on ZR1 Corvettes (LT-5 engines). It was used in Corvettes until 1996. In 1997 the rear transaxle layout started using the BW T-56 that eventually became the Tremec. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit.93 Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 I'm pretty sure that the 2003-up Dodge Vipers have Tremec T-56 transmissions. so you could look in the revell kits for them. i could be wrong though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roncomatic Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 If I am not mistaken, that's is actually a ZF S6-40 gearbox. That was the tranny used on ZR1 Corvettes (LT-5 engines). It was used in Corvettes until 1996. In 1997 the rear transaxle layout started using the BW T-56 that eventually became the Tremec. That engine and transmission looks exactly like the one in my AMT '91 ZR1 Corvette model... sans the chrome. --ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ariel Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 If I am not mistaken, that's is actually a ZF S6-40 gearbox. That was the tranny used on ZR1 Corvettes (LT-5 engines). It was used in Corvettes until 1996. In 1997 the rear transaxle layout started using the BW T-56 that eventually became the Tremec. Thanks, Its not like he is going to drive the thing. Thats way I said its a starting point that he can modify it to look like the tremec. Scrappy J is a very talented modeler. saw some of his work in NNL Acme in ATL. If he can't find one I'm pretty sure that he can modify this one to look like a tremec. Ariel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Sorry, it was never my intention to put down the idea of using it as a starting point. That's actually a good idea.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ariel Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Sorry, it was never my intention to put down the idea of using it as a starting point. That's actually a good idea.... NOTHING TO BE SORRY ABOUT MY GOOD FRIEND Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seattle Mike Posted January 30, 2008 Share Posted January 30, 2008 Check the Revell 2002 Camaros and Firebirds - I'm pretty sure those have the T-56 tranny's in them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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