Automatic to Manual Trans. conversion
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It's fairly easy
I converted mine by stripping the parts off of a junked 4 speed car. Coverted it in the driveway, hardest part was fabricating up a clutch crosshaft mount. The links mentioned above show the process pretty well.
If you do it "my" way as opposed to a kit, remember to take enough of the the junker's wiring harness so you can easily and properly wire up things like the reverse light switch and the switch that only allows you to start when the clutch is depressed.
I did it about 15 years back, no problems since.
Have fun.
Bruce
If you do it "my" way as opposed to a kit, remember to take enough of the the junker's wiring harness so you can easily and properly wire up things like the reverse light switch and the switch that only allows you to start when the clutch is depressed.
I did it about 15 years back, no problems since.
Have fun.
Bruce
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I converted mine by stripping the parts off of a junked 4 speed car. Coverted it in the driveway, hardest part was fabricating up a clutch crosshaft mount. The links mentioned above show the process pretty well.
If you do it "my" way as opposed to a kit, remember to take enough of the the junker's wiring harness so you can easily and properly wire up things like the reverse light switch and the switch that only allows you to start when the clutch is depressed.
I did it about 15 years back, no problems since.
Have fun.
Bruce
If you do it "my" way as opposed to a kit, remember to take enough of the the junker's wiring harness so you can easily and properly wire up things like the reverse light switch and the switch that only allows you to start when the clutch is depressed.
I did it about 15 years back, no problems since.
Have fun.
Bruce
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Hi J-V,
A very good question!
But you've re-opened a thread that's more than 10 years old.
Bruce C hasn't been active since 2009.... he may not see your post.
You might want to send him an e-mail to get his attention and a reply!
Or, you could start a new thread of you're own and you'll get the attention of folks currently active on the Forum.
Regards,
Alan
A very good question!
But you've re-opened a thread that's more than 10 years old.
Bruce C hasn't been active since 2009.... he may not see your post.
You might want to send him an e-mail to get his attention and a reply!
Or, you could start a new thread of you're own and you'll get the attention of folks currently active on the Forum.
Regards,
Alan
Last edited by Alan 71; Jan 8, 2018 at 05:52 PM.
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This is my 1978 conversion to a T56 Magnum 6 speed.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-corvette.html
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Seriously, there have been many threads on this topic over the years. Many much more recent.
How about, START A NEW THREAD WITH YOUR QUESTIONS!
How about, START A NEW THREAD WITH YOUR QUESTIONS!
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C3 auto to manual conversion
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I would like a copy of your chronology of the auto to manual project.
Barry Shaffer
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Barry Shaffer
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Thanks
You are answering a post from 17 years ago. Please start a new thread.
