Lightning 6 Speed Project Thread

[bda1855]

Mike please don't tell us your putting in Caddy or Supra tail lights :bash: ... Stan

Worst... he is putting civic taillights in...

 

[Fade 2 Black]

I hope that weld holds up. :beer:

 

[LightningClint]

I was just thinkin the same thing Bob. I would wait for a one piece or have a shop machine one if they are not to be had.

 

[Cichlids]

We checked and they said that it would hold up to 850-900 hp but it is not like I am going to put it on all at once. They also warrenty there work.


BTW I have no rice blood in me!

 

[Scotts Elle]

Keep in mind that this spline upgrade was not a show stopper. We could have used a 10 spline with the stock or even moderatly upgraded motor but the power Mike is going to be putting out will require this upgrade to the tranny.

 

[Fade 2 Black]

Understood. A properly done weld is always stronger than the base metal to which it's laid into so it should be fine.

 

[mc01svt]

15 weeks and counting....................... could've built a GEN 3 Lightning concept from scratch by now oke:

 

[Cichlids]

Count on about 30 more weeks with this build

 

[Scotts Elle]

Update...

After more research he is some useful info. The "famous" 6 speed built by Bennett Coachworks used a Viper front trans cover so they could utilize the stock ford F150 throw out bearing and slave clutch combo.

They machined a plate to raise the clutch assembly forward for better clutch engagement.

Since the Viper front cover is close to 900 bucks and on back-order, (plus the cost of the spacer) I will be using a pull cylinder like originally planned. I am thinking about using a push style cylinder to avoid moving the oil filter assembly.

Hope to have more pictures and progress soon. Thanks for your patience.

 

[FordFanStan]

Awesome update Scott. I can't wait til mike's truck is complete. It is truly going to be a show stopping, fire breathing, first class Lightning. :rockon: :thumbsup: ... Stan

 

[Cocoloco]

op: Getting excited againop:

 

[Cocoloco]

Awesome update Scott. I can't wait til mike's truck is complete. It is truly going to be a show stopping, fire breathing, first class Lightning. :rockon: :thumbsup: ... Stan

Stan your '00L looks wicked in your sig!!!! I dig the "All Black Stealth"
look:beer:

 

[Cichlids]

Scotts will be the first grumpy 6 speed L followed by mine

 

[blacksunshine3]

Ttt

 

[stangkid]

Man you have been working on that swap for along time how much longer till its complete?

 

[SVTORANGE]

I can not wait to see the final result. My 6 speed conversion in my 06 Chevy Silveradop was not that bad at all. Most parts were purchased new from the dealer:banana:

 

[NewKid]

So awesome...

...anxiously awaiting results!

 

[flashlight]

Def want to see this all the way through. Would like to know what's needed for something with mild mods.

 

[ronnie]

Nice project!!!

Cocoloco--nice avatar!!

 

[SVT F15O]

Can't wait to see the finished product!