automatic to Manual
Le Mans Master
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From: Vermilion OH
its not terribly difficult if you have experience working on cars. you will need the following parts, but may not be limited to. this is just from memory:
-manual transmission
-clutch kit with pilot bearing
-clutch master and slave cylinders
-clutch hard line and hose
-manual transmission brake and clutch pedal set
-manual trans shifter and linkage
-manual trans driveshaft
-correct flywheel
-floor section for the shifter form a manual transmission Corvette
-shift **** and center console plate with shift boot from a manual trans equipped Corvette
one of the most difficult parts to the install is cutting out the floor section under the shifter and grafting in the section from a manual transmission equipped Corvette. the mounting and linkages are different and therefore the floor section must be grafted in with SMC.
-manual transmission
-clutch kit with pilot bearing
-clutch master and slave cylinders
-clutch hard line and hose
-manual transmission brake and clutch pedal set
-manual trans shifter and linkage
-manual trans driveshaft
-correct flywheel
-floor section for the shifter form a manual transmission Corvette
-shift **** and center console plate with shift boot from a manual trans equipped Corvette
one of the most difficult parts to the install is cutting out the floor section under the shifter and grafting in the section from a manual transmission equipped Corvette. the mounting and linkages are different and therefore the floor section must be grafted in with SMC.
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Pro
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From: Queen Creek Arizona
its not terribly difficult if you have experience working on cars. you will need the following parts, but may not be limited to. this is just from memory:
-manual transmission
-clutch kit with pilot bearing
-clutch master and slave cylinders
-clutch hard line and hose
-manual transmission brake and clutch pedal set
-manual trans shifter and linkage
-manual trans driveshaft
-correct flywheel
-floor section for the shifter form a manual transmission Corvette
-shift **** and center console plate with shift boot from a manual trans equipped Corvette
one of the most difficult parts to the install is cutting out the floor section under the shifter and grafting in the section from a manual transmission equipped Corvette. the mounting and linkages are different and therefore the floor section must be grafted in with SMC.
-manual transmission
-clutch kit with pilot bearing
-clutch master and slave cylinders
-clutch hard line and hose
-manual transmission brake and clutch pedal set
-manual trans shifter and linkage
-manual trans driveshaft
-correct flywheel
-floor section for the shifter form a manual transmission Corvette
-shift **** and center console plate with shift boot from a manual trans equipped Corvette
one of the most difficult parts to the install is cutting out the floor section under the shifter and grafting in the section from a manual transmission equipped Corvette. the mounting and linkages are different and therefore the floor section must be grafted in with SMC.
Race Director
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From: Anaheim CA
The C-beam needs to be changed. It might be possible to drill the old one -- I'm not sure about that. The distance from the trans tailshaft to the rear axle is different.
I think the driveshaft also needs to be shortened.
As a side note, automatics have a Dana 36 and manual trans cars have a Dana 44 rear axle.
I think the driveshaft also needs to be shortened.
As a side note, automatics have a Dana 36 and manual trans cars have a Dana 44 rear axle.
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Except in the OP's 1984 where the D36 was the only available diff
Melting Slicks
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I've done Mustangs, RX7's, several others - the C4 is a bit more work for sure.
This is a case where it is indeed easier to change titles than transmissions. Unless you are emotionally attached to your car rounding up all the parts (both major and minor) just doesn't seem worth it both in terms of time and money.
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Been discussed at leangth. Bottom line easier and less costly to sell what you have and buy what you want.
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Yeah it will fit. Here's something local... http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/3807022575.html
You should be able to buy an 89-95 6spd for between $5k and $10k with a little looking, most on the lower side, they aren't as popular as you might think. Remember, if you have trouble with a 4+3 or especially a ZF6, you have BIG trouble ($$$$$) the cost of converting to a
ZF6 would be between $3500-$5000 not counting the Dana 44 (add about $1600)
You should be able to buy an 89-95 6spd for between $5k and $10k with a little looking, most on the lower side, they aren't as popular as you might think. Remember, if you have trouble with a 4+3 or especially a ZF6, you have BIG trouble ($$$$$) the cost of converting to a
ZF6 would be between $3500-$5000 not counting the Dana 44 (add about $1600)
Last edited by zr1fred; May 17, 2013 at 11:25 PM.
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From: Queen Creek Arizona
Yeah it will fit. Here's something local... http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/3807022575.html
You should be able to buy an 89-95 6spd for between $5k and $10k with a little looking, most on the lower side, they aren't as popular as you might think. Remember, if you have trouble with a 4+3 or especially a ZF6, you have BIG trouble ($$$$$) the cost of converting to a
ZF6 would be between $3500-$5000 not counting the Dana 44 (add about $1600)
You should be able to buy an 89-95 6spd for between $5k and $10k with a little looking, most on the lower side, they aren't as popular as you might think. Remember, if you have trouble with a 4+3 or especially a ZF6, you have BIG trouble ($$$$$) the cost of converting to a
ZF6 would be between $3500-$5000 not counting the Dana 44 (add about $1600)
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Unload it, and buy the car you really want.
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Not hating, just pointing out that if you buy a factory ZF6 car you get the Dana 44. For normal applications the Dana 36 will work just fine. Whatever you get for your car now will be more than you'll get for it with a manual trans conversion.
Last edited by zr1fred; May 18, 2013 at 01:30 AM.