Posted by TBR (IP: 152.163.197.204) on July 02, 1999 at 13:55:15:
In Reply to: Re: Which would you do first?? posted by TBR on July 02, 1999 at 13:49:08:
...adding the clutch pedal looks like a pretty simple affair. it seems to share the same bracket as the brake pedal. The mounting holes may already be there;)
: ...Although I find a manual trans far more entertaining than pure power, I would have to suggest the 302. It's a common upgrade and parts/advice abound. Going to a stick involves getting a tranny/shifter/linkage, bellhousing, flywheel/clutch disc/pressure plate, z-bar, clutch pedal/bracket/linkage. You also need to do some fabrication to make a hole in the floor/carpet for the shifter, trans tunnel clearance for the shift linkage. Does the engine already have the hole in the block for the z-bar? How about the fender wall? What fabrication do you have to do to add the clutch pedal assembly under the dash? The 302 will be much easier;)
: : Theoreticly, assuming you have a) the resourses b) the choice c) the desire to undertake such insane mesures....
: : Due to financial practicality I MIGHT just have to listen to my wallet and just get Alices' auto tranny fixed.
: : BUT as I plann on having and tinkering with my Mav for the long haul I thought I'd pose this question....
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: : Which would you do first, swap out your engine (upgrade from a 200 or a 250 to a 302 with all the bells and wistles)
: : OR swapt from an auto to a manual transmision (or Vise Versa) and WHY???
: : (Don't mind me, I'm on break from school and have way too much unstructured free time!)