Transmission Swap?
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From: Forked River NJ
The biggest probelm is the 4 speed crossmember is welded in. You have to make the X member removeable to get the auto in. Most people want to go from auto to 4 speed, why go to an automatic? It can be done fairly easily.
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From: Cedar Park Texas
Honestly, I like the convenience of an automatic for city driving...and the option of a shift kit. I have a Viper that I cruise around for speed...this will be a fun around town car.
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From: Forked River NJ
I would opt for a 4 speed overdrive automatic if you are going the auto route. It can be done fairly easily but you must cut the cross member. Also the correct way to do it is to put in the auto pedal. I have seen hack jobs were they just cut the clutch pedal out or leave it in just disconnected. 
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From: Cedar Park Texas
I would opt for a 4 speed overdrive automatic if you are going the auto route. It can be done fairly easily but you must cut the cross member. Also the correct way to do it is to put in the auto pedal. I have seen hack jobs were they just cut the clutch pedal out or leave it in just disconnected.
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From: Forked River NJ
Many here have done this swap. There have been 200R4 700R4 and even the newer 4Lwhatever transmissions. The best and least expensive seems to be the 200R4 transmissions. Try Bow Tie overdrives for info on this.
http://www.bowtieoverdrives.com/index.shtml
http://www.bowtieoverdrives.com/index.shtml
