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Re: SD> Automatic to Manual swap or NOT!

MOPARTEK
Tue, 01 May 2007 13:06:33 -0700

Chris,
It's not a bad swap. You'll need pedals and the bracket from a Daytona or  
Laser, the transmission of your choice either a 520, 555, 523, 568 or maybe a  
hybrid transmission, shifter and cables to go with your setup, K frame with  
the bobble strut bracket on it, stick transmission mount, clutch cable and  
brackets from the strut tower and a set of later, large spline axles and 
finally  
the flywheel & clutch package.
 
As for the console, they are the same and the small bezel with the stick  
boot is different. 
 
I have an '86 Daytona that I will be parting out soon and it's a stick car  
so I can supply you with everything you need including a rebuilt transmission 
of  your choice and everything needed to make the swap into your car.
 
Drop me an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] ([EMAIL PROTECTED])   if your 
interested and want more details. Where are you located?
 
 
Cliff  Ramsdell
'86 GLHS 210 Shelby Roll cage and Posi unit.
_http://www.members.aol.com/mopartek/home.html_ 
(http://www.members.aol.com/mopartek/home.html) 
www.Mopartek.com

 
In a message dated 5/1/2007 2:05:39 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

I have  an 86' Laser XT that is in excellent,untouched condition 
(cosmetically).   I've installed a few mods and now I'm left with a difficult 
choice.  The 
 3 speed auto kills my performance.  I know Cindy and others sell a good 3  
speed for around $1,500 (which I'm not afraid to pay).  On the otherhand,  my 
only hesitation to swapping out the tranny for a manual is the condition of  
the vehicle.....  as the console and everything else is in excellent  
condition. 
 Are the automatic consoles in these cars the same as a manual  console?  Can 
a shifter boot be installed where the gear selection  indicator is located or 
do I have to swap out the whole console?  I don't  know if I'll ever find a 
manual console with the same features in this kind of  condition (not worth it 
to me if this is how it is).  I'm picky like that  : )

Any opinions on the above is  appreciated...manual vs. automatic...and/or 
console tips.  Driving the  car would definitely be more enjoyable with a 
manual, 
and it would be nice not  to hear my engine screaming at 3300-3500 rpm at 
around 70mph.

Thanks,
Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED]







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