scott13676

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Hi everyone, i have a 83Z that was a/t, i want and may have found a complete 4 speed set up out of a 82 minus the bell. Roughly what is the set up worth? I just dont want to get burned. It has the tranny,clutch fork,zbar,shifter, flywhell, and console plate. Any info would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks,scott

jmd

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Not to be harsh but...
I wouldn't bother with the swap if it wasn't going to have overdrive.
A lot of people here complain about the mechanical linkage wearing out.
(don't quote me on this part: ) And I think the T-10 (if it's not a Saginaw) is the small output version - less desirable.

If you're just looking for something to get the car in motion again, go for it but I wouldn't put a lot into buying the parts if they aren't what you ultimately want in the car. I did a hydraulic clutch w/ non-WC T5, then I did mechanical linkage w/ a WC T5, then I made a T56 work w/ the mech. linkage and I'll probably ultimately go hydraulic at a later time... just putting in the car what you really want in the car makes the most sense.

Don't forget you'll need the longer driveshaft. Unless your '83 had a TH200-C.

scott13676

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Thanks for the info, i heard that its a bear to find a good zbar or clutch fork. Looks like ill either stay with the 700r4 or upgrade to a wct5 with hydrualic clutch, thanks again. scott