converting 2wd auto to 4sp w/car tranny - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bigarmzz · 07-19-2005, 11:53 AM

i'm wanting to do a swap this winter and wanted some feedback first..(so i can have all my "ducks" in a row before hand)

i'm wanting to change my 700r4 auto set up, to a 4sp...and hopefully try and find a 4sp saginaw or muncy to put in it

anyone have any comments on this swap?

i found a dude locally that said he'd sell me all i needed for my 4sp changeover for $100....bellhousing, clutch linkage, pedals etc...

thanks

**Captkaos** · 07-19-2005, 12:05 PM

You need clutch pedal assembly including the actuating rods, boot for the floor, the z-bar that goes from engine to frame, the frame mount for the z-bar, clutch fork, bellhousing, flywheel, clutch assembly, shifter assem. (assuming floor). Plus you will have to put a hole in the floor for the clutch rod, and bolt the z-bar mount to the frame, and cut a hole in the floorboard. Move the tranny crossmember forward (4 speed is shorter) and lengthen your driveshaft.

This is what the clutch bracket looks like:
http://www.captkaoscustoms.com/images/clutchbrkt.jpg

I think that is all you need.

EDIT If you plan to abuse the tranny, skip the Saginaw. They don't like it.

bigarmzz · 07-19-2005, 04:13 PM

"the z-bar that goes from engine to frame, the frame mount for the z-bar"

is the z-bar really necessary?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captkaos

You need clutch pedal assembly including the actuating rods, boot for the floor, the z-bar that goes from engine to frame, the frame mount for the z-bar, clutch fork, bellhousing, flywheel, clutch assembly, shifter assem. (assuming floor). Plus you will have to put a hole in the floor for the clutch rod, and bolt the z-bar mount to the frame, and cut a hole in the floorboard. Move the tranny crossmember forward (4 speed is shorter) and lengthen your driveshaft.

This is what the clutch bracket looks like:
http://www.captkaoscustoms.com/images/clutchbrkt.jpg

I think that is all you need.

EDIT If you plan to abuse the tranny, skip the Saginaw. They don't like it.

**Captkaos** · 07-19-2005, 05:23 PM

well, if you don't have it, what is going to actuate the clutch fork?

07-19-2005, 11:53 AM	#1
bigarmzz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elkins, West Virginia Posts: 2,542	converting 2wd auto to 4sp w/car tranny i'm wanting to do a swap this winter and wanted some feedback first..(so i can have all my "ducks" in a row before hand) i'm wanting to change my 700r4 auto set up, to a 4sp...and hopefully try and find a 4sp saginaw or muncy to put in it anyone have any comments on this swap? i found a dude locally that said he'd sell me all i needed for my 4sp changeover for $100....bellhousing, clutch linkage, pedals etc... thanks __________________ 1987 350 TBI lowered 5/7

07-19-2005, 12:05 PM	#2
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	You need clutch pedal assembly including the actuating rods, boot for the floor, the z-bar that goes from engine to frame, the frame mount for the z-bar, clutch fork, bellhousing, flywheel, clutch assembly, shifter assem. (assuming floor). Plus you will have to put a hole in the floor for the clutch rod, and bolt the z-bar mount to the frame, and cut a hole in the floorboard. Move the tranny crossmember forward (4 speed is shorter) and lengthen your driveshaft. This is what the clutch bracket looks like: http://www.captkaoscustoms.com/images/clutchbrkt.jpg I think that is all you need. EDIT If you plan to abuse the tranny, skip the Saginaw. They don't like it. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com Last edited by Captkaos; 07-19-2005 at 12:05 PM.

07-19-2005, 05:23 PM	#4
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	well, if you don't have it, what is going to actuate the clutch fork? __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

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