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Apr 27, 2011 | 03:24 PM

#41

manofsteel1

Racer

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From: Milton Delaware

2004-r

Tell you what I will do for you and save you headaches. I'll give my original TH400 tranny for the 2004-R. Deal?

Apr 27, 2011 | 06:43 PM

#42

puzzigully

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Racer

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From: Congupna Victoria

manofsteel1,

not too sure how that will help me?

also I'm in Australia, so freight will be the same either way...

May 20, 2011 | 04:43 AM

#43

Aussie79vette

Instructor

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From: Perth western Australia

Hey puzzigully, have you ordered your 200R yet ???????

May 20, 2011 | 06:10 AM

#44

puzzigully

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Racer

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From: Congupna Victoria

Not yet, I am in China and have a few projects on the go.

I am confident the Bowtie guys are the ones to use though

May 22, 2011 | 02:15 AM

#45

eagle275

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From: Winston-Salem NC

Sep 16, 2011 | 08:09 AM

#46

donnie1956

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From: Wentzville MO

I am going to do the 2004 r swap using Monster Transmissons Heavy Duty with 2300 stall. I have a 383 with stock trans and stock stall and it shifts around 1500 rpm. Won't even turn the tires. Free shipping and customer service seems pretty good so far. Should be able to reuse my cross member on my 78. http://www.monstertrans.com/store/
Can I modifiy my existing shifter with this set up or do I need additional parts?

Last edited by donnie1956; Sep 16, 2011 at 08:41 AM. Reason: another question

Sep 16, 2011 | 08:56 AM

#47

mrvette

Team Owner

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From: Orange Park Florida

Quote:

Originally Posted by donnie1956

Existing shifter will work fine.....3rd will be overdrive you can change the console plate, OR modify the shifter to show/move to first gear....

Sep 16, 2011 | 10:48 AM

#48

donnie1956

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From: Wentzville MO

Where can I get the shifter plate?

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Sep 16, 2011 | 09:55 PM

#49

'75

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From: McHenry Illinois

Bow tie overdrives sells a kit for the installation into a C3.

http://www.bowtieoverdrives.com/cata...AT&CATID=LA2A2

Sep 16, 2011 | 10:00 PM

#50

eagle275

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From: Winston-Salem NC

check this out, another alternative -

http://www.shiftworks.com/corvette-68-81.htm

Sep 17, 2011 | 06:57 PM

#51

donnie1956

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From: Wentzville MO

Can't just the detent plate be notched?

Sep 19, 2011 | 09:48 AM

#52

damoroso

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From: Middleburg Florida

Quote:

Originally Posted by donnie1956

Can't just the detent plate be notched?

Yep...it's the notch at the back of the throw. Takes about 10 minutes. Everything on the indicator still lines up, however, 1st is below the 1 on the indicator and then 1st is actually 2nd, 2nd is 3rd and 3rd is actually 4th.