Auto to 4 spd swap - Need tutorial
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Auto to 4 spd swap - Need tutorial
Am converting my Th400 to a BW Super T-10 on my
74. I'm pretty mechanically inclined but this in fairly unchartered territory for me. Question: are there any write-ups on the forum or anywhere else than I can use to guide me thru the process.
74. I'm pretty mechanically inclined but this in fairly unchartered territory for me. Question: are there any write-ups on the forum or anywhere else than I can use to guide me thru the process.
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I don't have an answer, but I do have a question (the answer is probably obvious to most here), but why not go to a 5-spd or 6-spd instead of the 4-spd? I have a 4-spd and when money permits I'd like to swap in a a 5-spd, or maybe even 6-spd, along with a new engine of course.
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That's easy.....money. Picked up a complete set-up for $1,100. Pedals and everything. Looked at going the Keisler route but lack of dinero helped me make up my mind. Think of it this way. Could've gone Keisler for $5k or the route I went and now have $3,900 of beer money. I drink the cheap beer so that's like 7,800 bottles of the Beast. Maybe I need to factor in a liver transplant as well. Hmmm.......this changes things. Maybe Keisler is cheaper with all things considered???
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Originally Posted by jcoulter
....or anywhere else than I can use to guide me thru the process.
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Originally Posted by skeptic
I don't have an answer, but I do have a question (the answer is probably obvious to most here), but why not go to a 5-spd or 6-spd instead of the 4-spd? I have a 4-spd and when money permits I'd like to swap in a a 5-spd, or maybe even 6-spd, along with a new engine of course.
Stick with the TH400 unless you are really looking for better gas mileage, which would merit buying the 5 or 6 speed. The money savings in fuel alone would cover any excess costs. Otherwise the th400 is a VERY good transmission, almost bullet proof...
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Originally Posted by gonzo14
Stick with the TH400 unless you are really looking for better gas mileage, which would merit buying the 5 or 6 speed. The money savings in fuel alone would cover any excess costs. Otherwise the th400 is a VERY good transmission, almost bullet proof...
Gonzo
With as little as I drive it would be decades before the fuel savings made up for the cost difference. I'd still prefer a 5-speed over a 4-speed, and any manual over an auto, but I see where jcoulter is coming from and why he want that route. Back on topic..
