B&M 30299 Install Question - Third Generation F-Body Message Boards

Sooo_slow · 03-08-2008, 12:57 AM

Finally was able to track down the 30299. Just a few questions on those that have swapped for the th350. Do I have to take the tail section off or take the drive shaft out to install it? Crossmember have to come off?

Just wondering estimated time on install?

Thanks in advance.

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87zjeff · 03-08-2008, 10:06 AM

30229 is a complete rebuild kit so...yes, the transmission has to come apart.

Sooo_slow · 03-08-2008, 03:19 PM

The 30299 is the swap kit, consisting of a bracket to mount the torque arm. It's not a tranny rebuild kit. And from a picture I found, you dont have to take the tail section off or driveshaft.

The only thing I'm now uncertain of is actually installing the bushing on the bracket. Any help on that?

87zjeff · 03-08-2008, 03:39 PM

I looked at the part number the wrong way.

depends on which th350 you have. if you use the short th350, then you will need a longer driveshaft.

I would also think you needed the early torque arm for that kit because the th350 case is shorter than the 700r4 meaning that mount will be further forward unless the mount is made to accomodate that part.

the bushing bracket should mount with te hardware from the kit as opposed to using the factory bolts.

Sooo_slow · 03-08-2008, 04:42 PM

I bought the car, and it already had the tranny installed as well as the driveshaft. So really my only concern is mounting the bushing to the bracket.

There is essentially 2 pieces from the factory mount. An inner and an outer. Im unsure of what parts from the factory mount to use. All I really need is a picture of it installed.

flamingitup · 10-18-2009, 05:46 PM

I dont the swap to the 350 and used the 30299 from B&M and it worked great. You dont have to take anything apart it installs using 3 of the outer bolts on the tail shaft of the transmission. Getting the speedometer cable screwed in thru the bracket can be a pain but it was a easy install.

Sooo_slow · 10-18-2009, 08:19 PM

Wow, such an old topic. But yes it was extremely easy to install, and for the speedo cable issue, I just slid the bracket over the speedo cable, tightened the cable, then bolted the bracket on. The bushing mount was a bit of trouble, but I just reamed out the stock mounting holes and it fit like a glove.