With the release of the new Camaro ZL1, car enthusiasts everywhere are wondering how to make 3 speed Saginaw direct drive. The stock six-speed manual transmission with rev-matching in the ZL1 is a great start, but there is more potential within this beast of a car. This article will explain everything you need to know about building a 3speed Saginaw direct drive and includes an in-depth look into some of the best parts to use for your build. Let’s get started and see why the new Camaro is such an amazing sports car!
WHAT IS A 3 SPEED SAGINAW DIRECT DRIVE?
A Saginaw direct drive is a type of automotive transmission that uses a single row of gears with a single shifter. This direct drive transmission is very similar to the ten-bolt rear differential. The main differences between the two are that a ten-bolt rear differential has ten bolts, and a Saginaw transmission uses gears instead of a chain or a belt.
The name ‘Saginaw’ comes from a GM plant with many of these transmissions. These transmissions were used in Chevy’s and Buick’s for over 20 years because of their durability. These transmissions were commonly used in manual and automatic vehicles. Still, most modern manual vehicles use a single-gear, double-clutch transmission instead.
Pros And Cons Of Direct Drive
There are a lot of advantages and disadvantages of a 3 speed Saginaw direct drive. This type of transmission is known as a “no-frills” transmission. These transmissions are very durable and last a long time. Its main advantages of its are its durability, reliability, and low maintenance cost.
This transmission is also very efficient because it uses relatively low power to get the vehicle up to the desired speed. This makes three-speed Saginaw direct drives efficient when towing or hauling a heavy load. The main disadvantages of a 3-speed Saginaw transmission are the lack of a higher-revving top gear and the fact that the low gear can be challenging.