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12-11-2009, 09:41 PM
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Saginaw 4 speed Swap
I currently have a saginaw 3 speed on the column, and I plan on putting a rebuilt saginaw 4 speed in place of it. I know the cases are interchangeable, but I want a floor shifter. Anyone know which one works for our trucks? Thanks.
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12-11-2009, 10:47 PM
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Re: Saginaw 4 speed Swap
i just tossed all the linkage for what your looking for. Do a search on google there is a kit you can buy.
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12-13-2009, 09:46 PM
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Re: Saginaw 4 speed Swap
My main concern is the shifter rod, the height and bend? Does anyone have any suggestions for this?
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12-14-2009, 08:11 AM
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Re: Saginaw 4 speed Swap
I did mine back in 1980; at that time there was a specific Hurst (or Mr Gasket) application for a pickup truck with a bench seat.
I'd say check the parts books and see what you can find. Good luck - K
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12-19-2009, 08:28 PM
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Re: Saginaw 4 speed Swap
Figured it out, had to get the Hurst Indy universal 4 speed shifter, then a replacement shifter arm for a Hurst 3 speed truck shifter with a bench seat. Fits together perfect, don't have it in the truck yet but it looks like it will work perfect.
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12-19-2009, 08:37 PM
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Re: Saginaw 4 speed Swap
Glad to hear! my truck will be getting a 4 speed Saginaw later this winter. Did you buy a new one, or did you find a used one somewhere?
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12-20-2009, 04:08 AM
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Re: Saginaw 4 speed Swap
I got mine on craigslist, a guy had it rebuilt for a camaro but then he sold the car.
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12-20-2009, 10:42 AM
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Re: Saginaw 4 speed Swap
You are correct the hurst shifter works fine. I did the swap a long time ago used a saginaw 4 speed from a car. Wasent to happy 1st gear was useless ended up going back the the 3 speed.
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12-20-2009, 01:21 PM
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Re: Saginaw 4 speed Swap
What were your gear ratios? I have a 3.11 first gear saginaw, and I have 3.73's out back. I am going to redo the rearend pretty soon, and I was debating a 3.73 or a 3.42 for more street friendly driving, but since my main concern is acceleration I decided on the 3.73's, though I havent got the ring gear and pinion yet.
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