ATTN!!!! 5 SPEED SWAP W/TOD DONE!

[Ldub]

Kinda curious....

Will manual transmissions (or autos for that matter) from SBC's or other V8's hook up to the 6VE1 engine?

I'm curious because 6-spd units with a higher overdrive seem appealing. For example, the ZF-6 in my vette has a 0.5 6th gear. That's like going from 4.30's in the rear to 2.15's.

5th is about the same as the OD in the VX (.075). So, while the VX may not have the TQ of a V8 (to pull at .5 OD), you certainly could slow the engine on flat/downhill stretches. Then, back to 5th when headed more uphill.

IOW, isn't there an option for lower-speed OD out there?

FWIW...I have my doubts wether an OD will have much appreciable value with regard to mileage, especially if you choose to run larger than stock O D tires.

I'm rolling 35's, & my mileage got a little better with the addn of 4:77 gearing.
Indicating to me, that the mileage "sweet spot" is 2k & above.

Maybe for the occasional downhill grade, but for flat land running, I have my doubts.

[89Vette]

FWIW...I have my doubts wether an OD will have much appreciable value with regard to mileage, especially if you choose to run larger than stock O D tires.

I'm rolling 35's, & my mileage got a little better with the addn of 4:77 gearing.
Indicating to me, that the mileage "sweet spot" is 2k & above.

Maybe for the occasional downhill grade, but for flat land running, I have my doubts.

Well....35's do weight a lot, lift the body up, and create more drag. FWIW, vettes with the A4 get 25mpg. With the ZF6, it moves up to 30mpg. Big difference slowing a SBC down (for hwy mpg).