'65 Satellite from Auto to 4 or 5 Speed... Would You ?

stanhope55 · Aug 16, 2010

I want to convert from auto to manual...... First, are there any books, articles, how to's that you guys can point me to ?

Secondly, would you look for an original 4 speed set up ( which would include exactly ???? ) for my 383 or can I get a 5 speed aftermarket setup. Car will be a crusier, no strip but want that torque'y feeling as well ?

I am really open to ideas.... kinda not my thing but I want to be involved. I would like to have some knowledge of what is available to me with the above 383 likley to go back in car.... 8 3/4 with 323 posi..... should the rear end be changed out as well ?

Give it to me.... but keep it 101 if possible...:grin:

kdtjb · Aug 16, 2010

In Mopar collector guide theres a company, Brewers I believe is the name, They will sell you all you need. Or so there ad says. Maybe some one has dealt with them here and can tell you more.

HEMI-ITIS · Aug 16, 2010

Depending on your budget,there is Passion performance,Keisler and others.It can easily run into the thouands:edgy:

Basoline · Aug 17, 2010

I have very good experience with Brewers: www.brewersperformance.com

I've converted my 65 Coronet from auto to manual. Was manual originally so I didn't have to change the tunnel (you need a 4speed humb).

What's already in you posession? Do you start off blank?

moparker · Aug 17, 2010

Alot of work and money, especially when you have to hire it out. I say nay.

HEMI-ITIS · Aug 17, 2010

How much can you spend???:edgy:

iraqivet01 · Aug 17, 2010

if your looking for better gas mileage and lower rpm, you might consider a Gear vendor overdrive set up. That one of the things I'm considering on my Coronet project.

5.7 hemi · Aug 17, 2010

Go with the 5speed. Super low gears in the back (3.91 or 4.11) and with the overdrive, decent mileage. Best of both worlds, just my opinion.

stanhope55 · Aug 18, 2010

I like the idea of a five speed.... it seems like a duanting task..... but in the long run if I can pull it off..... I would have the best of both worlds...

stanhope55 · Aug 21, 2010

Would it matter if I have a one piece pan ready to go in and did the hump work before I set it in or I assume better to wait and have the new pan all secured and square before I start measuring for a stick shift addition ?

Darter6 · Aug 22, 2010

I changed mine from /6 3 speed to BB,Tremec 5 speed,3.73 rear. The complete Keisler set up was around 4 grand and that was 7 years ago. Car ran 11.90's and got 20 mpg highway.

Satellite65 · Aug 23, 2010

The Keisler 5 speed setup seems to be the most complete, including the hump for the trans tunnel. My neighbor has one in his '70 Chevelle with a hydraulic clutch actuator. I don't know how much he spent but he's very happy with it and said the install was a snap.

Revhendo · Aug 23, 2010

Just my opinion, but here it goes.
I did the 4 speed conversion in my Roadrunner a few years back. It was cheaper than doing a 5 speed conversion, but not by much. I've done a bunch of 5 speed conversions for customers and am really impressed at how well they work and how fun the cars can be to drive. If I were to do the Roadrunner all over again and starting from scratch, I would go with one of the 5 speed conversion kits. Don't get me wrong, the 4 speed is a blast, but knowing what I do now, that's the route I would take.

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