Clu7ch

I need to convert my 66 from auto to manual, but I dn't know all the parts I need. Can someone list all of the parts I will need in order to convert?

I know trans, clutch pedal, bellhousing, converter, shifter, cables. What am I mising??

GreyStang

You don't need another converter lol, but you will need all the clutch linkages etc, and does your car have a center console? Might be a diff looking plate that goes around the shifter

hotrod7687

You will need the trans with bellhousing, flywheel, clutch, pedal assembly, clutch linkage(should be mechanical), shifter, might need a new center console. Depending on the length of the trans, you could need a driveshaft, and most likely a crossmember for a manual.

Clu7ch

I forgot to mention I'm going from an I6 to a V8.

I don't have a console, yet. I'm waiting to convert it before I attempt that one. The crossmember is the other part I was thinking about.

Now, could you guys suggest a flywheel/clutch combo that works well and is easy on the wallet? I plan to get a T5/T56/TKO, Would also like your opinions on which of those is best. Just trying to get a good idea for when I'm done with the suspension/rear endwork.

Does anyone have a link to aTremec site so I can see what they have/include? I tried google'ing it, but I'm at work and don't have time to fart around on the computer searching for it. Nevermind. I just found one. http://www.moderndriveline.com/Techn...its/tremec.htm

Well, any suggestions or views on the trans type would be greatly appreciated.

GreyStang

Factory clutch should be fine & the cheapest way to go, & good enough if your engine is basically stock,

It just occurred to me that "Clu7ch" is only NOW getting a manual tranny?? Sheesh!

alexr

this is for an 87-93 2.3, but it gives you a decent idea of what you may need

Here Are The Parts Needed:

Borg Warner T5 Transmission
Bell Housing (Engine Specific, 5.0 or 2.3)
Pivot Ball
Starter Plate
Clutch Fork
Clutch Cable (And Dogbone Cable)
Clutch Cable Clip (Holds Cable In Housing)
Clutch Quadrant (Part Of Pedal Assembly)
Clutch Disc
Pressure Plate
Flywheel
Throwout Bearing
Pilot Bearing
Pedal Assembly (Engine Specific, 5.0 or 2.3)
Shifter
Shifter Bezel
Shifter ****
Shifter Weather Seal
Shifter Boot
Drive Shaft (2.3 Only)
Back Up Light Harness (Plugs into Tranny)
Exhaust Hanger Bracket
Manual Transmission Crossmember
Bolts and Mounting Hardware (Pressure Plate, Bell Housing)

Here Are The Tools Needed:
Complete Metric & Standard Socket Sets
Complete Metric & Standard Wrench Sets
Torque Wrench
Jack
Jack Stands

Clu7ch

HA . . . . . HA . . . . . . HA!


But seriously, my last car was, my current isn't, and I HATE IT!!! If I could I'd throw a stick shift in my LeSabre!!!

AR, thanks mang. I think that'll work!