BUILD THREAD Maliblu

[SS_Malibu]

How much work was it to get that trans to fit? I’m sure it’s real tight and probably needed some tunnel relief. I’m liking the 6 speeds.
Your set up looks nice.

 

[tw9294]

How much work was it to get that trans to fit? I’m sure it’s real tight and probably needed some tunnel relief. I’m liking the 6 speeds.
Your set up looks nice.

It did fit without total modifications. However I could not get the driveline angle where I wanted it / should be. So I did make some tunnel modifications. I've seen other people install them without the modifications so I don't know if they're just going with an incorrect driveline angle or if they mounted their engine a little differently? It's really only tight at the top and back of the transmission. Everywhere else it fits really nice.

 

[SS_Malibu]

I’m an old school guy however, if LS was to be an option someday, 6.0/6L80 would be the way to go. It’s a stronger trans and 6 gears.
Nice job!