Auto to Manual Questions

• Sep 7, 2015

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What all would be needed to make a 1973 Charger with a 318 auto into a manual??? I have a 318 car, and I just don't find as much enjoyment in autos. What I think I need.... clutch pedal assembly, clutch assembly, a 833 transmission, new bellhousing, trans tunnel, shifter and linkage, steering column modification? Any guidance helps.

 

• Sep 7, 2015

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I am trying to do the same I have found Silver Sport Transmission has everything you need and provide pretty good customer support

 

• Sep 12, 2015

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Go to Brewer's Performance website

 

• Sep 12, 2015

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Don't forget Flywheel and crank drilled for Pilot bearing

 

• Mar 18, 2016

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,have 360.la and a magnum tranny nv3500 my engine is not finish drilled for pilot bearing. wondering about the depth of the pilot shaft and which bearing, for now I plan to install the bearing called for the engine after I drill or reeme it out. it has to go from 3/4 to about 7/8,, almost the bronz bushing. I would go with the magnum bearing if it were reasonable to put in. I plan to drill out my magnum six cylinder flywheel to balance it to the 360la. any suggestions on the pilot debt,, it don't look like it goes to deep . the magnum pilot shaft is end is the same as the bolt up point on the bell housing to engine.

 

• Jun 8, 2017

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Are the cranks not all drilled for a pilot bushing ? Seems odd they'd have two types of cranks, auto and manual

 

• Jun 13, 2017

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When you get old...you'll want that auto back...lol.

 

• Jun 13, 2017

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Robpalmer said:

I am trying to do the same I have found Silver Sport Transmission has everything you need and provide pretty good customer support

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If you're making the commitment to go manual, might as well go with a Tremec 5 spd with hydraulic clutch. I have the same setup in the Dart, love it. With the OD you can go with steeper gears out back, really wakes up those small blocks. Or contact Passon Performance; he has a 5 spd that's a direct bolt-in.

 

• Jun 14, 2017

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CoronetDarter said:

If you're making the commitment to go manual, might as well go with a Tremec 5 spd with hydraulic clutch. I have the same setup in the Dart, love it. With the OD you can go with steeper gears out back, really wakes up those small blocks. Or contact Passon Performance; he has a 5 spd that's a direct bolt-in.

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Is there a production vehicle that has this Tremac 5spd ?

 

• Jun 14, 2017

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Tremec is an OEM provider to just about every car manufacturer in the world. The T-56 model is probably their best known tranny, found in Vipers, Camaros, Mustangs, etc. etc. I was referencing their after market product.

 

• Jun 17, 2017

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Tori said:

Are the cranks not all drilled for a pilot bushing ? Seems odd they'd have two types of cranks, auto and manual

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If I recall, in the 60's at least, not all engines had drilled cranks. They didn't drill them on many automatics. Unless I am suffering from senility, the manual shift cars also had about 5 HP more than the automatics. I think they used a slightly bigger cam.

 

• Jun 17, 2017

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Can I run block casting numbers to find out what my motor is/was/came from?

 

• Jun 17, 2017

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CoronetDarter said:

If you're making the commitment to go manual, might as well go with a Tremec 5 spd with hydraulic clutch. I have the same setup in the Dart, love it. With the OD you can go with steeper gears out back, really wakes up those small blocks. Or contact Passon Performance; he has a 5 spd that's a direct bolt-in.

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I totally agree, my switch to an overdrive changed everything. Freeway cruising is so much calmer, fuel mileage went way up and I can enjoy 3:55s while still cruising 80 mph @ 1,800 rpm. I really don't think there's a smarter way to spend money on a classic if enjoying driving it is the goal.