what car can i get the transmission and pedals out of to install a 4 spd transmission into my 79 cutlass. It has the 3.8 v6 in now but this weekend I will start to pull that out and put in the 403
403 V8backed w a 4 speed transmission
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You will need either a G-Body specific bellhousing and clutch fork (not sure if they make a BOP-compatible G-Body bellhousing), and pedals you can probably find easiest in a Malibu or El Camino, though they're getting harder to come by. Check eBay, also they're sold aftermarket now (though a bit pricey). Try www.ecparts.net, www.opgi.com, and www.dixiemontecarlo.com, they're probably all from the same supplier.
Doober said:
Or just use a hydraulic throwout bearing and any BOP bellhousing. Solves the header clearance problem with the Z-bar.
You are aware of the Olds pilot bearing problem on non-manual trans cranks, right?
Doober said:
They're out there, but are very hard to find.
260 Olds', Buick 231's, and 301 Pontiac's were available with a manual trans and feature the G-body specific bellhousing.
P.S. a 455 with a 4-speed would be even cooler!
joe_padavano said:
So thats really all you need to do this on an Olds engine?? I was under the impression that you had to use the G body specific bell housing, which is really hard to find and expensive. Does using the hydraulic throw out bearing eliminate the need for the G body bell housing?
Does this only apply to 4 speeds, or can you do it with a 5 speed also?
If this is really all it takes, I have a 455 that already is drilled for the pilot bearing
The G-body specific bellhousing is only necessary if you're using the stock mechanical linkage, because of the location of the clutch fork and clearance in the floor tunnel.
If you're using a hydraulic set up, then you can use which ever bellhousing you choose.
If you're using a hydraulic set up, then you can use which ever bellhousing you choose.
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