I got my dad to buy it (but i am going to pay him back)! its a 1971 maverick 302 w/ c4 automatic trans. it is basically a rust bucket with a interior that is pretty sad. the only thing that looks ok is the vinyl on the ceiling. but i am determined, and my dad is a genius when it comes to old cars so i am in good company............i have a question and i dont wanna ask him.......how hard would it be to swap the automatic (its in the steering coloumn) to a in the floor, 4 or 5 speed manual? and how much would it cost? thanks guys....
I am not sure of the difficulty.. but the people who have manual transmissions in their cars are using T-5 transmissions... I think they are out of FoxBody Mustangs!
The search button on top can help you on the swap also try to get a copy of august Popular Hot Rodding they do a tremec swap on there.
Cool. I am excited for you. The column-to-floor shift swap is fairly easy if you have all the parts from a donor car. The most overlooked part by people endeavoring the swap is the shift shaft on the tranny. It is different for the floor-shifter...
Congratulations! Have fun with your Dad on the project and good luck with the swap (if you're SURE you wanna do that).
Congrats!!! Biggest part of changing to manual is getting the parts, especially clutch linkage. Best bet is to go with the T5 and fabricate a clutch cable set up.
Welcome ... I converted my automatic to a 4-speed. total cost was around $1500 or so ... tranny, shifter, flywheel, clutch kit, linkage and pedals.
hey.........thanks guys , a bunch.!!!!!!!!!!!! i am looking forward to this, and it will make it easier and more enjoyable with the encouragement and advice. THIS IS GONNA BE A SWEEEEEEET CAR !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Welcome to the board and a special welcome to someone who wants their car a manual!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dan
I'll have to disagree with that. Their ok for girlfriends and wives. Read the quote by Ronnie Sox under my signature.
