Richmond six speed transmission questions

[Shelby VNT]

I've got a few questions regarding the Richmond manual six speed transmissions and I was wondering if anybody has some info they could share with me. I haven't much experience with the Richmond trannys at all or even building a hot rod, so please bare with me.

Is it possible to bolt up a Richmond 6 speed to a Mopar Performance 426 Hemi crate motor?

Would it be a simple affair or more complex, requiring some sort of adpater plate? If so where do get one?

Does Richmond make a 6 speed that is designed for the Chysler block specifically? I think I saw somewhere on the net that before Richmond bought Doug Nash, there were a few manual transmssions designed for the Chysler engines. Is that right? Are they still being manufactored under the Richmond name?

I have an interest in (maybe) someday building a '34 Ford 3 window coupe and I would love to use a Hemi / 6 speed transmission combination. In general, would that drop into a repo '34 frame with or without modifications? Have any members here done such a combination before? How did it work out? Can you give me a walk through?

Thanks for any info you can provide me with! Some questions might be silly, but I'm new to this all so thanks for your understanding.

[1950bulletnose]

According to Summit Racing.............
Richmond does not make a 6 speed for Chrysler.

They do however make a 4 + 1 Street 5 spd. for Chrylser,
1 3/16" 18 spline.
1st gear options: 3.27 - 4.06 - 4.41
2nd gear: 2.13
3rd gear: 1.57
4th gear: 1.23
5th gear: 1.1

Meaning you can run an economy rear-end gear to save gas and still get performance in a lower geared rear-end.
Richmond recommends a rear-end ratio between 2.73 - 3.36 for the 5 spd.

The 4 + 1 Street is drilled for use with most popular 4 spd bellhousings and is the same length as most 4 spds.

I'm running a Blown 355 / 425 hp SBC, Richmond 4 + 1 Street 5 spd,
Hydraulic Center- Force Clutch,
1957 Chrysler 8 3/4 Posi Sure-Grip - 3.33 rear-end with Bear Racing Axles.

[Shelby VNT]

Thank you for the reply! It's a shame Richmond doesn't offer a bellhousing and a correctly splined shaft to bolt up to a Mopar. Guess the Chebby guys have the largest support! So much for a 6 speed Hemi combo, huh? Any other 6 speed transmissions out there that might work and take the power? Termec?

[dannie]

How about a 4 speed automatic or a 3 speed with overdrive for a small block mopar? Does anyone have any info?