change over auto to 4 spd?
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change over auto to 4 spd?
So I've been searching for a 68-72 project and I keep running across the automatics and find that for the most part they are less expensive. Aside from it being a sacrilege to covert a #'s matching car, what are the issues in changing over an auto to a manual? I'm learning about these awesome cars and have found this forum to be very helpful. Thanks!
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From: N J
I used to have an 80 that I changed to 4 speed. From what I can remember the hardest part of the job for me at least was removing and hanging the new set of pedals. I enjoyed the manual trans, but Looking back, I should have left the trans and swapped out the motor for one that actually had some power. Good luck
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Originally Posted by txracer
I was told by someone that there's a welded piece on the block of a manual that attaches the clutch likage. So in therory if you swap out the auto you have to swap out the engine. Is that true?
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From: Wichita Falls Tx
I would imagine you will have to modify the console to accept the 4 speed shifter. Make sure you can find all parts needed for the job before cutting.
Back in 1969 I help a fellow change my 64 Impala over to a standard. The job was pretty easy, but then again it wasn't a Vette.
Back in 1969 I help a fellow change my 64 Impala over to a standard. The job was pretty easy, but then again it wasn't a Vette.
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I did this on my 69 last year, pretty easy "bolt in" job.
The hardest part is finding all the parts.
Pedals, clutch brackets, z bar, springs, bellhousing, clutch fork, flywheel, clutch, shifter, shifter plate, trans, trans mount, speedo cable.
I used a later bolt in clutch z bar bracket on the chassis rail. Auto's have the bolt in cross member which makes it easier again.
It is alos the best mod I ever did.
Nick
The hardest part is finding all the parts.
Pedals, clutch brackets, z bar, springs, bellhousing, clutch fork, flywheel, clutch, shifter, shifter plate, trans, trans mount, speedo cable.
I used a later bolt in clutch z bar bracket on the chassis rail. Auto's have the bolt in cross member which makes it easier again.
It is alos the best mod I ever did.
Nick
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Originally Posted by lvrpool32
It is also the best mod I ever did.