Quote Originally Posted by 89Vette View Post
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?


(Actually, I was also curious about the trans in my mom's Lincoln LS. It's a V6 with a 5-spd auto. I haven't looked up the gear ratio's, but it's a hoot to listen too. It's the only auto I've driven that sounds as much like a stick. And, it sounds like it's got an extra shift (gear) getting to speed...meaning it might help with launches of a 4k lb vehicle.)

There are 2 bolt patterns on the back of a 6VE1, one is for the manual trans and is Isuzu specific, the other is for the 4L30E auto, and it is a GM 60 degree pattern. You could use a 700R4 out of an S10 or other 60 degree style transmissions. Adapting a 6spd to it would be interesting, you would need a custom adapter made as well as clutch/flywheel most likely.