My stupid question of the week C6 with a manual clutch

[gregaba]

I would like to run a manual clutch with a C6. I called Broader and FP racing trans but they only do torque converters.
Does anyone know of anyone making this conversion for the FE?
Greg

[MeanGene]

I have one, I was told it came from a Logghe funny car. Been sitting unused since the late 70's. can be yours for $1600

[gregaba]

 Hi mean Gene
Could you post some pictures when you get the time?
Thanks
Greg

[57 lima bean]

           B&M cruise o clutch.50 year old thinking before converter science woke up. 

[machoneman]

I would like to run a manual clutch with a C6. I called Broader and FP racing trans but they only do torque converters.
Does anyone know of anyone making this conversion for the FE?
Greg

https://www.corral.net/threads/new-clutch-c6-tranny-info-for-bb-sb-fords.584004/

[gt350hr]

   Save up a PILE of cash before you hit the key for the first time! C6 internals are NOT designed to be used with a manual clutch. The lack of "torque convertor cushioning" WILL break parts besides jar your teeth out on a shift. They are horrible on the street. A "modern" slipper or soft lock clutch might help.

[MeanGene]

Here ya go

[gregaba]

Thanks for the link.
Read the whole thing. Not to sure who to get to cut the bell housing.
Greg

[gregaba]

I like the stock bell housing. I would assume this would need a complete rebuild?
Greg

[gt350hr]

  That's the real deal Gene! I changed a few "in the day" . Later models were forced to use a flat plate and scatter shield for safety. Your set up is easily worth what you are asking from a "nostalgia" point. The one you have was a joint effort between Ford and B&M. It is loaded with some special parts like the servo assy , valve body , input shaft , band apply lever and IIRC , Vasco Jet out put shaft material.  Tom Grove DID use one because of the convertor explosion in his '66 long nose when he supercharged it after crashing his '67 back east . Not sure about Ronda , M/T did have at least one probably more. Back then it was easy to tell the ones with convertors because of the "convertor lurch" caused by the blower.
   Randy

[Heo]

A friend, Coma Robert Had a 64 GTO, Old New York Street racer.( Was in Car Craft I think it was)
With a L88 and a Turbo Clutch, Had a scatershield. I test drove it it shifted like you was hit with a
sledgehammer in your neck it had sheared the bolts to the ring gear halfway of not street friendly
I have the Ronco Magneto and Moroso Mechanical tach from that car here somewhere

[gregaba]

I plan on driving it on the street mostly with about 8 or 10 trips a year to the strip.
It will not be a daily driver as I have other vehicles to drive but just something to play with.
Greg

[gregaba]

Forgot to add for gt350hr
 I was planning using a slipper clutch but haven't decided which brand would work best. Will have to do some research.
Greg

[Heo]

Good thing it had highback racing seats ( In red flake vinyl)
othervice i think the head should have separated from the body
after a while. Then 25 something years ago i thought it was cool so was
hardtail Choppers. Today it hurts just thinking about driving either

[Heo]

Forgot to add for gt350hr
 I was planning using a slipper clutch but haven't decided which brand would work best. Will have to do some research.
Greg

I dont think a softlock clutch will help much except when you start. each shift
the clutch is already locked. You dont use the clutch shifting just click in next
"gear". Manual valve body....