[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In this two part video series the V8TV crew rebuilds a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro from a stock-type restoration into a Zl-1 inspired fire-breathing supercharged Pro-Touring machine. Plans for the build include a GM LSA Supercharged 6.2 liter V8 backed by a T-56 Magnum transmission from Modern Driveline. The car will roll on Detroit Speed & Engineering suspension, Forgeline Wheels, and Toyo R888 tires, stopped by hydroboosted Wilwood brake system.[vc_video link=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=quukwCTMGUI” align=”center”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
In this installment of the “Lou’s Change” 1969 Camaro build, the\u00a0V8 Speed and Resto<\/a>\u00a0shop crew is installing the Tremec T-56 Magnum 6-speed manual transmission into the ’69 Camaro.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Although this car was originally a 4-speed manual, the modern 6-speed requires some different steps to install.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The T-56 Magnum is the factory transmission behind the 640 HP Corvette ZR1, so we know it will be up to the task in our Camaro.\u00a0\u00a0 We used a complete kit from Modern Driveline after speaking with Bruce Couture about the considerations, including the size of the\u00a0Toyo Proxes R888 <\/a>tires and the rear gear ratio of the Currie 9+\u00a0<\/a>rear axle. The Modern Driveline kit came with the transmission, flywheel, clutch, bell housing, shifter, electronic connections, fluid, hydraulic master cylinder, and release bearing.\u00a0\u00a0 We had to make some modifications to the Camaro’s floor, and then we built a custom transmission cross member and used a Detroit Speed & Engineering<\/a> hydraulic clutch master cylinder bracket to mount that part cleanly…\u00a0 \u00a0 This is the first part of the install.<\/p>\n