3 on the tree -to- Automatic
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3 on the tree -to- Automatic
I am getting some cash when I sell my car soon and was wondering what it takes and how much it costs to convert my 3 on the tree to an automatic?
I know I have to buy the tranny and the mounts for it,and a new steering column.
What else is there to buy?
Is this a PITA to do or is it just a 2 day project?
I know I have to buy the tranny and the mounts for it,and a new steering column.
What else is there to buy?
Is this a PITA to do or is it just a 2 day project?
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3 on the tree -to- Automatic
You can do what I just did:
* Buy and install a C6 & TC. Also get the block plate, dipstick/tube, tranny lines and crossmember, AND Slip yoke. Replace the mount, front and rear seals while you have it out. 'Bout $250
* Buy and install a B&M Transpak, 'Bout $50
* Buy and install a B&M Megashifter (light truck style), 'Bout $175
* Buy and install a B&M tranny cooler, 'Bout $50
* Shorten your driveline and replace your U-joints, 'Bout $125
By installing the Megashifter, you will forego having to install a different steering column and upgrade your shifting performance.
Also, while you have it all apart, CHANGE THE REAR SEAL on the engine. I failed to do this on my engine (which only has 2000 miles on it) and guess what, I now have an oil leak out of the rear seal. Nice!
Don't be cheap, just do it right the first time.
* Buy and install a C6 & TC. Also get the block plate, dipstick/tube, tranny lines and crossmember, AND Slip yoke. Replace the mount, front and rear seals while you have it out. 'Bout $250
* Buy and install a B&M Transpak, 'Bout $50
* Buy and install a B&M Megashifter (light truck style), 'Bout $175
* Buy and install a B&M tranny cooler, 'Bout $50
* Shorten your driveline and replace your U-joints, 'Bout $125
By installing the Megashifter, you will forego having to install a different steering column and upgrade your shifting performance.
Also, while you have it all apart, CHANGE THE REAR SEAL on the engine. I failed to do this on my engine (which only has 2000 miles on it) and guess what, I now have an oil leak out of the rear seal. Nice!
Don't be cheap, just do it right the first time.
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3 on the tree -to- Automatic
Ok, I am planing on buying a Lokar Performance floor shifter for the automatic. Would I still have to get a new steering colom if I do that? Also lokar sells the throtle linkage kickdowns that are very nice. I guess all I really need to know is how much time and effort this is going to cost me and also how much money? And I want to do it right the first time. I just cant stand the 3 on the tree anymore. I am driveing my moms old 74 with about 1/4" of clutch left... and she wont replace it untill it goes out, I just hope its not when I am diveing it.!
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any special tools I should have? besides jack stands and floor jack? And money wise, I am expecting this to be about a 500$ job?
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