The Willomet Charger

[imiceman44]

I like it! Looks really sharp without being over the top with the subtle modifications

You took the words out of my mouth.
First glance it's the same but it is not.

 

[ZooMad75]

The thing I like most about your rendering and Strope's GTB is the look is timeless. His car being 10 years old still looks fresh today.

 

[76zimmer]

I can’t do artwork, but maybe a subtle yellow hockey stripe down the quarters?
Or even a ghost stripe?

 

[KirsL]

I like it.

It'll piss off a lot of the purest that's for sure .

 

[AgDieseler]

Minor distractions.

I was slightly ill this weekend, plus it’s cold and tigging aluminum is my gearhead way to keep warm. Fun little project.



















By the way, they sell a plate for under $5 that does the same thing, but this was more fun.

David

 

[frankin5]

Just plain class act.

 

[AgDieseler]

A short summary of my partial convertion if the TR6060 to a T56 Magnum. First, here’s a quick and dirty primer on the differences from a T56, a Magnum, and a TR6060:

• T56 is the first OEM version of the six speed, and a great heavy duty trans. It came in F bodies and vipers and a few others. Slip yoke, mostly.
• TR6060 is the follow on OEM 6 speed to the T56, and is even heavier duty given that OEM torque and power output from 1992 to 2012 is roughly 2X. Fixed yoke.
• T56 Magnum is just an aftermarket version of the TR6060, and designed to accommodate multiple bellhousing. Slip yoke.

I picked up a 2011 TR6060 out of a Camaro. The gear ratios are: 3.01 2.07 1.43 1.00 0.84 0.57. The deeper OD is good for cruising, and the first gear is perfect for getting around in-town. Plus, it was cheap at a swap meet.

• Tremec Magnum front plate
• Tremec Magnum tail shaft
• Tremec Magnum shift rail
• QuickTime RM199 1/4” bellhousing spacer
  • Plus new 3/8x1 dowel pins and M10x1.5x35 hardware
• QuickTime RM8020 SFI bellhousing
• Prothane 7-1604-BL trans mount

Other than the output shaft and an external pump, I’ve converted this enough toward a Magnum to use as a mock-up. I was trying to get all the Tremec PNs, but they don’t have them available yet for the public. Everything has been acquired used/takeoff, and while there are several markings cast into them, I don’t know what the PNs are. I think Tremec would rather you buy a $4000 Magnum than convert a TR6060 for half that.

I’ll continue to update this as I acquire more information.

In pictures:


















Externally, it has the appearance of and functions as a regular Magnum. There’s still the clutch and output details to workout.

David

 

[ClassicStyle]

Interested to see the conversion, I currently have three magnums excited to see what you learn.

I do like the rendering, way outside the box, but boxes are for squares.

 

[campfire]

By the way, they sell a plate for under $5 that does the same thing, but this was more fun.

Ha!

I like the way you think.

 

[campfire]

I first thought you were going to put the hollow ring in the center of the stack, so it would form a light box. A lit-up logo would be a neat bit of advertising.

Next time you're bored...

 

[Chevy305]

Have you heard of Tick performance? https://www.tickperformance.com/
They do T56 magnum conversions. You can send in your trans and they will rebuild/convert to a magnum. I'm not sure what they offer as afar as guides or parts to do the conversion yourself but it's worth checking them out or giving them a call.

From having a '12 Camaro SS, I can attest to the awesomeness of the TR6060. Great ratio splits and I liked the deep 6th gear for highway cruising. Keep doing what you are doing

 

[AgDieseler]

I first thought you were going to put the hollow ring in the center of the stack, so it would form a light box. A lit-up logo would be a neat bit of advertising.

Next time you're bored...

I’m actually thinking of remaking it in stainless. Because.

Have you heard of Tick performance? https://www.tickperformance.com/
They do T56 magnum conversions. You can send in your trans and they will rebuild/convert to a magnum. I'm not sure what they offer as afar as guides or parts to do the conversion yourself but it's worth checking them out or giving them a call.

From having a '12 Camaro SS, I can attest to the awesomeness of the TR6060. Great ratio splits and I liked the deep 6th gear for highway cruising. Keep doing what you are doing

I’ve received many a box sealed with their distinctive red logo’d tape.

All the Magnum parts acquired thus far are from Tick. Jeremy has been especially helpful, and confirmed exactly what you’re saying, that they can provide all then internal components to complete the conversion. I’m excited about that next step.

David

 

[AgDieseler]

Just a full day of welding.

These are all .075 or .120 at 135A, 100Hz, 60% on 20% background, ceramic fupa, 35cfh. Also, I picked up a flex head #9 torch, and it’s made a huge difference welding out of position.









Steel TIG is almost to the point where I can just sit down and weld. Aluminum is a ways off from that.

David

 

[KirsL]

Lookin good .

Plain steel is definitely the easiest to learn to TIG weld on.

 

[Truckman4life]

We have these cool clear plastic tig cups at work for the scratch start tig setups that the plant mechanics use to tig pipe and everything together with. I personally haven't used one since I don't tig ever hardly but they are supposed to be pretty sweet since you can see your tungsten through them.

 

[AgDieseler]

Modified hoist in action. It made stabbing the powertrain so much easier.









Pleased with how this came together - about 1” of clearance.


Shifter is just about perfectly in line with the steering wheel - just what I’m shooting for. I don’t want any bend in the the shifter.


A friend is letting me borrow a suspension seat for mock-up. So far, ergonomics are on track.


Plugs are easy to get to...with the fenders off.


Very close to a flat belly, with only a relief for the oil pan and bellhousing. Nothing else should dip below the rockers.


The Magnum does bolt up, but there’s still some interference where the crank can physically turn the input shaft. A 3/8” spacer, or minor relief of the input shaft is next.

Now, to vacation. We’re headed to Nashville with some friends, and I expect we’ll have a good time. A friend of mine has a distillery tour setup.

David

 

[JoshHefnerX]

Dude, that drivetrain is tucked in fantastically!

 

[AgDieseler]

Dude, that drivetrain is tucked in fantastically!

Lots of measuring, and a bit of good luck. I’m happy with the positioning.

David

 

[AgDieseler]

Final composite:


Chassis building has been on hold while I prep for a series of meetings next week in the UK. The day job is an all-consuming thing right now, but I’d rather be building.

In the meantime, enjoy the final render.

David

 

[Greg Ducato]

love it!!