Transmission Swap help
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Depends on your skill level and what kind of tools you have. I have done quite a few of these myself. It takes about 10 or so hours to do but I have a lift and plenty of tools and after doing a bunch know what to expect. If you have the time it is a great project.
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I would greatly appreciate that if you don't mind sending me that article with pictures and parts list to efird72@hotmail.com!
Thanks, matthew
Thanks, matthew
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I'm planning on doing this in my '79 sometime soon. I drove it for many years with the original TH350. The shift kit made it better, but I finally installed a 700R4. That was a huge improvement especially in terms of gas mileage (16 to 25 thats imperial, that would be about 13 to 20 miles per us gallon). NOw I've decided what I really want is a third pedal. If you could email me the info you have about the swap to drwet I'd appreciate it. I've looked into the kits offered by the aftermarket, but they're a little pricey. Especially considering I have a transmission (Muncie) and a couple of bellhousings and assorted other parts.
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I will take the article and pics also, if you have time.
thanks in advance.
please send to : mtp2all@excite.com
thanks in advance.
please send to : mtp2all@excite.com
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Again, to anybody who would like a copy of the narrative I wrote regarding this swap, just PM me with your email address (or post it here if you're brave) and I'll get it to you (scrappy76's is on its way).
Dave
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St. Jude Donor '07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13
Am about to start on an 80 auto to 4 speed swap in the next few weeks. Any info you have would be appreciated. PM sent.
Seems like a popular item nowadays.
I will take pics and maybe a video or 2. It will take me much longer than 10 hours I'm sure.
Seems like a popular item nowadays.
I will take pics and maybe a video or 2. It will take me much longer than 10 hours I'm sure.
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Your 700RA Swap
I'm planning on doing this in my '79 sometime soon. I drove it for many years with the original TH350. The shift kit made it better, but I finally installed a 700R4. That was a huge improvement especially in terms of gas mileage (16 to 25 thats imperial, that would be about 13 to 20 miles per us gallon). NOw I've decided what I really want is a third pedal. If you could email me the info you have about the swap to drwet I'd appreciate it. I've looked into the kits offered by the aftermarket, but they're a little pricey. Especially considering I have a transmission (Muncie) and a couple of bellhousings and assorted other parts.
Thanks.
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My write up
Completed my TH350 to Richmond 6spd swap in August,here's my writeup:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...am-change.html A very rewarding project!!
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...am-change.html A very rewarding project!!
