4 or 5 speed for 66
#1
4 or 5 speed for 66
Hi all, I am new to the forum.
I have a 1966 Cutlass convertible with a factory 3 speed, A/C, PS,PB. The hurst shifter rattles very badly. To fix it, I have been told the tranny must come out. When I look underneat, it says FORD (?). My question is should I use the opportunity to upgrade to an M20? I am open to suggestions. Want to spin less RPMs on the freeways.
I have a 1966 Cutlass convertible with a factory 3 speed, A/C, PS,PB. The hurst shifter rattles very badly. To fix it, I have been told the tranny must come out. When I look underneat, it says FORD (?). My question is should I use the opportunity to upgrade to an M20? I am open to suggestions. Want to spin less RPMs on the freeways.
#4
Your factory bellhousing has both the Ford and Muncie bolt patterns. A Muncie swap is easy. As noted, you need to determine exactly what you want out of a trans swap. ALL GM 3spd and 4spd transmissions have a 1:1 final gear, so only an OD trans will change that. Also, note that the 3spd first gear is not too far from first in the Muncie. Changing to a four speed will not appreciably change off-the-line acceleration, either.
Finally, why does the trans have to come out for a shifter problem? The shifter can be removed separately. If the vibration is really a symptom of a different problem, however, that may require trans removal.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Big Mikey
General Discussion
21
March 27th, 2013 06:51 AM