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Old Sep 3, 2004 | 12:05 PM
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From: Wayne, Nj
Car: 83 Black T- top Firebird
Engine: Carbed 350
Transmission: 5 speed
changing console

i have a v6 with a t-5 and want to swap to v8 but don't have enough to get a t 56 so can a put auto in it with having to change the center console or driveshaft or anything. i am planning for no computer. thanks for any input
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Old Sep 3, 2004 | 12:11 PM
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Car: 91 Formula WS6 (Black, T-Tops)
Engine: 383 MiniRam (529 HP, 519 TQ - DD2K)
Transmission: Built '97 T56, Pro 5.0, CF-DF
Axle/Gears: 4.11 posi Ford 9"
Drive shaft is the same for both the T5 and a 700R4.

As for the console, you'll probably need a shift plate for it (so you can see what gear you're in and have the right size and type boot), but the base should be fine.
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