Manual Trans
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Keisler Automotive sells complete Kits for converting G-Bodys to a manual. The may also sell some of the individual components if you want to piece yours together yourself. Also Try John Bzdels site. Has Step by step for putting an LS1 / 6spd into a G-body so it includes a lot of detail for setting up a manual. I think places like Dixie Monte Carlo sell some of the factory manual parts (Clutch pedal and linkage, etc).
the hardest part is installing the pedals, and not shedding a tear when you cut the floor. other than that, its a cake walk.
i can detail it for you if you want, PM me if you need help. my camino is stick and works MINT.
heres the link to my page for it.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2522391/1
i can detail it for you if you want, PM me if you need help. my camino is stick and works MINT.
heres the link to my page for it.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2522391/1
In 81, GM Canada made some 4 dr Malibus for export to Iraq. We call them Iraqi taxis. Some were not shipped and remained in Canada. These cars were equiped with a three on the floor. All GM parts. Might be a little hard to find in the US. Pretty hard to find here but I have a documented one. The point is the parts were avail;able from GM. I think they used the same setup but with a 4 speed in Monte Carlos and El Caminos. If you want factory parts they are out there. The aftermarket also has parts. Good
The scoop goes something like this (iirc):
You could get either the 3 or 4-speed Saginaw in the '79 Pontiacs (Grand Prix/Grand Am) and '79 (and I *think* '80) Montes/Malibus/El Caminos... 2 or 4 door or wagons, didn't matter. Just depended on how they were ordered. Don't think '78 had them. I've seen combos of most of the above... and...
You could get a Borg Warner 5-speed (T-5?) in the '79 Cutlass as well (incl. 4-dr and hatchbacks). Only model/year for that one.
The pedals/bellhousing/flywheel/boot etc. on mine came from a '79 Cutlass 2-dr 5-speed, the trans and shifter from a '79 Grand Am 2-dr. The 5-speed had a bum 1st gear (growled like mad) and at the time ('90-'95) no parts could be had. The 5-speed had a short shifter that sat about 8" further rear-ward. It was a top-mounted "rail" shifter vs. the 3/4-speed forks....
They used those 5-speeds in Monzas/Sunbirds too, and they had a unique c-member on the cutlass. (different mount location)
Here's how you could get them for the '79 Pontiacs anyway:
Grand Prix: 231 V6 - 3spd only, 301 V8 4-spd only.
LeMans/Grand Am: 231 V6 - Either 3 or 4spd, and 301 V8 4-spd only.
Dunno about the Chevrolets, or why you couldn't get a 231/4spd Grand Prix(!)
You could get either the 3 or 4-speed Saginaw in the '79 Pontiacs (Grand Prix/Grand Am) and '79 (and I *think* '80) Montes/Malibus/El Caminos... 2 or 4 door or wagons, didn't matter. Just depended on how they were ordered. Don't think '78 had them. I've seen combos of most of the above... and...
You could get a Borg Warner 5-speed (T-5?) in the '79 Cutlass as well (incl. 4-dr and hatchbacks). Only model/year for that one.
The pedals/bellhousing/flywheel/boot etc. on mine came from a '79 Cutlass 2-dr 5-speed, the trans and shifter from a '79 Grand Am 2-dr. The 5-speed had a bum 1st gear (growled like mad) and at the time ('90-'95) no parts could be had. The 5-speed had a short shifter that sat about 8" further rear-ward. It was a top-mounted "rail" shifter vs. the 3/4-speed forks....
They used those 5-speeds in Monzas/Sunbirds too, and they had a unique c-member on the cutlass. (different mount location)
Here's how you could get them for the '79 Pontiacs anyway:
Grand Prix: 231 V6 - 3spd only, 301 V8 4-spd only.
LeMans/Grand Am: 231 V6 - Either 3 or 4spd, and 301 V8 4-spd only.
Dunno about the Chevrolets, or why you couldn't get a 231/4spd Grand Prix(!)
I had 2 of the Iraqui Malibus. They were made for the 1981 model year and eventually sold in Canada. They were equipped with the 229 cu in (3.8Lt) Chevy V6 and a 3 speed Saginaw transmission with a floor shifter.
I believe that reproduction parts are available, either from Dixie Monte Carlo Depot, or from a company called Musclecar Factory, or Musclecars Only. The one part that is really hard to find is the manual trans steering column with the ignition key release feature.
I believe that reproduction parts are available, either from Dixie Monte Carlo Depot, or from a company called Musclecar Factory, or Musclecars Only. The one part that is really hard to find is the manual trans steering column with the ignition key release feature.
stick car
I had an 81 I got from my Dad when I was 16. Chevy 3.8 with a 3 speed saginaw. I switched to a 4 speed saginaw shortly after. Then about 6 different small blocks later I sold to move for a job. It was bone stock before I got it. Dad bought it from the original owner.
A former friend of mine from my hometown owned several factory sticks. Several wagons, el caminos, a 2 door malibu w/ 305 and air conditioning. Most unique I remember was a 80 cutlass with w/ a 305 and all options.
About a year ago at the closest to me you pull it there was an 80 regal with 307 and stick. Dont know if 3 or 4 speed it had been robbed of it all a day before I got there.
I had an 81 I got from my Dad when I was 16. Chevy 3.8 with a 3 speed saginaw. I switched to a 4 speed saginaw shortly after. Then about 6 different small blocks later I sold to move for a job. It was bone stock before I got it. Dad bought it from the original owner.
A former friend of mine from my hometown owned several factory sticks. Several wagons, el caminos, a 2 door malibu w/ 305 and air conditioning. Most unique I remember was a 80 cutlass with w/ a 305 and all options.
About a year ago at the closest to me you pull it there was an 80 regal with 307 and stick. Dont know if 3 or 4 speed it had been robbed of it all a day before I got there.
I'm still a little comfused. I'm clueless about manual trans. So if I get a manual (any Gm and a crossbar that will fit it onto my car) I then just need the pedals and Z bar linkage (ebay) right? I know you need the clutch to be in good condition and such but is the bell housing special for the g body or any bellhousing with the "hole" on the drivers side.
its all G body specific. the hardest part to find is the clutch fork. the hole on the bell is higher up and the fork is bent down at the end.
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