6.1 5 Speed Questions

DionR said
I assume this build is sticking with torsion bars and a stock engine location (not shifted forward)?

For a budget build, it should be driver's side starter. A PS starter will require a custom starter mount and an aftermarket starter.

Only headers I am aware of for a stock location is TTI.

Any 5 speed that isn't the A855 will need tunnel work. When Keisler was around, they used to modify the TKO to kind of fit, but the driveshaft angles weren't the best. Keisler was bought by SST (I think?) but no idea if they still modify the transmissions. And if I was going 5 speed it would be TKX or nothing and pretty sure the TKX can't do the same mods.

Since they will have to build a trans tunnel and crossmember for the 5 speed anyways, I would suggest the Holley mounts/headers/TKX crossmember. Not a horrible cost, maybe $12-1500? But close to a bolt in deal minus some tunnel hacks. Assuming they have the V8 spool mount k-frame.

I was thinking that it would require some tunnel work but wasn't 100% on that. Hell, he still needs to fab the pedal in too. Honestly, it's allot to be done in what, 50 some days. Plus it's a new to the world system and really having a hard time getting some answers. The system isn't in his hands yet. Questions like.. is it happy with all reluctors, what pedal etc. I've dealt with the company in the past and they really are a great bunch and support is good. Biggest thing is that they are just now dipping their toe in the Hemi pond... this aint an LS, boys.

No ps, biscuit mounts. Looking like the jeep manifolds are the best option for budget and I believe fitment is a non issue and I'm suggesting to move it forward a little. A little means quite bit in these cars.

Any idea on driveshaft adapter. I've been looking at Sonnax...