Auto to Manual Conversion???
Pro
Joined: Sep 2002
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From: Melbourne, Fla. 6 months- New Middletown, Ohio 6 months
Was just reading about the Tremec install and I was surprised to see that it was an easier install from an automatic car as compared to an existing 4 speed. Anyone here do an install on a 4 speed? Does the engine have to come out? Is it truly easily reversible should I decide one day to sell the car and want it original? Really starting to think about doing this. Thanks
ps: Might add that I would disagree on converting a auto being easier. Changing the pedals was a little bit of work. Welding in my cross shaft mount wasn't too bad since I have removable egg crates.
Last edited by Red 71; Feb 4, 2012 at 02:42 PM.
Pro
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From: NE USA
You do have to take the engine out to put the 5 sp in a 4 sp car. Unless you want to cut the crossmember. It sucked, but it was worth it. Engine out, or replace pedals, neither is a picnic.
Red your car is beautiful for sure.
Red your car is beautiful for sure.
Drifting
Joined: May 2011
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From: Boca Raton FL
Your '71 looks very hot. I agree that BJ and Mecum are trading some restomods at very high prices, however, they are modified much more than tranny and some HP. Most of them have custom fabricated bodies and interiors. At the end of the day I very much agree with your statement about being the "current owner" and its "your car". I am leaning toward going with the 5 speed and just saving my muncie 4 speed to reinstall if I ever sell my car.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Auburndale Florida
2025 C2 of the Year ('64-'66) Finalist - Unmodified
St. Jude Donor '03-'05-'06-'07-'09
Red 71 Nice car!! I can't believe how good those mid year side pipes look!!!
I agree with you, I used to be about originality on Vettes. Unless it's a well documented Top Flight or Bloomington Gold...C-3's are not bringing the $$$.
The tastefully modified cars wiith new AC, fuel injection, overdrive manuals or autos are the way to go!!
I agree with you, I used to be about originality on Vettes. Unless it's a well documented Top Flight or Bloomington Gold...C-3's are not bringing the $$$.
The tastefully modified cars wiith new AC, fuel injection, overdrive manuals or autos are the way to go!!
Drifting
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From: Boca Raton FL
http://www.keislerauto.com/gm/corvet...page_tabs.html
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 2,529
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From: Auburndale Florida
2025 C2 of the Year ('64-'66) Finalist - Unmodified
St. Jude Donor '03-'05-'06-'07-'09
Was just reading about the Keisler RS 5 spd that they say you can install w/o cutting the crossmember. Think I am going to pull the trigger and start to enjoy highway cruising my green machine.
http://www.keislerauto.com/gm/corvet...page_tabs.html
http://www.keislerauto.com/gm/corvet...page_tabs.html
Drifting
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