Changing from 4spd to auto?
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Changing from 4spd to auto?
I'm wondering what may be involved in going from a standard to an auto transmission. What kind of things like the trans and a cooler, kickdown linkage, shift linkage..... Am I looking at a big task that I should not try and tackle or is it not too bad ?
I've been going to purchase a TKo tranny, but I'm considering maybe a 700R.
Any thoughts or tips would be great. Thanks :cheers:
I've been going to purchase a TKo tranny, but I'm considering maybe a 700R.
Any thoughts or tips would be great. Thanks :cheers:
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Re: Changing from 4spd to auto? (SmokedTires)
If you do it. I want all your parts less tranny. Going from auto to manual is harder. I just have the stock TH350 3 speed shifter with an extra detent cut in it so I could put it in first. Your going to have to have a removable cross member and Bowtie OD will fix you up. The drive line has to be shortened and balanced. It's not a big deal at all.
I want to go 5-6 speed it's like a free extra 25 hp over a 700R4.
[Modified by gkull, 3:40 PM 1/10/2002]
I want to go 5-6 speed it's like a free extra 25 hp over a 700R4.
[Modified by gkull, 3:40 PM 1/10/2002]
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Re: Changing from 4spd to auto? (gkull)
damn.. and i was gunna say the same thing... oh well you'll enjoy the auto as much as the 4 speed.. hell i like lettin people think the car is slow cuz its auto.. then when i dust them.. the look on their face is like :eek:
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Re: Changing from 4spd to auto? (Alwyn678)
Alwyn I think the auto will be a bit easier on the drivetrain. Also I can't shift as fast as an auto without worrying of ruining my trans so I'll be faster at the drags but also when autocrossing :D . It may not be as fun as the 4spd, but if I can get something like a manual shift kit or something, maybe I'll still be able to determine when "I" want to shift unless I really like the way the 700R shifts :rolleyes: .
George it's something that I'm just kicking around right now. It may also save me some $$$ which I can always find someplace else to spend it ;) . If I do end up going this route, I'll let you know on the other parts. :)
[Modified by SmokedTires, 4:30 PM 1/10/2002]
George it's something that I'm just kicking around right now. It may also save me some $$$ which I can always find someplace else to spend it ;) . If I do end up going this route, I'll let you know on the other parts. :)
[Modified by SmokedTires, 4:30 PM 1/10/2002]
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Re: Changing from 4spd to auto? (SmokedTires)
I have all my pieces from my conversion of auto -> manual left over. The pedal assembly, shift assembly, shift console... I really don't see what else you'd need, aside from what it take to physically fit the new tranny in there. I may be convinced to let it go cheap to help out a fellow forum member...
Email me if you're interested.
-Jason
Email me if you're interested.
-Jason
