stingerssx

I need some pictures of the hole that the shifter goes through in the floor. I would rather see manual conversions, but I also would like to see some stock holes. Thanks for the help.

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'82 Firebird, dead stock, 9 bolt disc rear, over 200,000 miles and still going strong, more to come...
http://www.spinfrenzy.com/stingerssx...easures.html#4

Bort62

Ive got some pictures of your Moms stock hole...

Sorry, Couldnt resist !



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60 Ranchero - Project ( Money Hole )
85 Sport Coupe LG4 - Daily Driver

Just another Hot Rod kid, or thats what they all tell me.
Livin' the Stereotype

Tom Keliher

Here ya go:


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FORMULA 350 TK
Southern California 3rd Generation F-Body OrganizationŠ

stingerssx

Thanks Tom. Did you measure straight across from the seat bolts? And do I really need to make the hole that large?



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'82 Firebird, dead stock, 9 bolt disc rear, over 200,000 miles and still going strong, more to come...
http://www.spinfrenzy.com/stingerssx...easures.html#4

Tom Keliher

I took measurements from a factory 3rd gen, T-5 equipped car. That hole is the exact size, and the exact location as factory. The lower boot will cover that hole with approx. an inch all around for the sheet metal screws to hold it down.

kjgroen

Tom what size is the hole?? I am going to be doing this swap soon...What did you use to cut it?? It looks great! Thank You Kevin

Tom Keliher

The factory GM cutout measured 5.5 x 7.0 inches. I made this cutout 6 x 7 inches.

I drilled a hole in each corner to fit a sabre saw blade and then used the jig saw to cut it out.

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Southern California 3rd Generation F-Body OrganizationŠ

kjgroen

Hey thinks for your help.. Kevin

IROCZteady

Hey Tom, I have a question. I'm planning on making the cutout pretty soon, but I think that the original factory dimension is just too big. I purchased an aftermarket rubber shift boot with an approximate dimension of 4.5 x 6 inches. I was thinking of cutting the hole to this dimension, which allows for enough "transmission shift" movement. This will also give me the option to enlarge the hole if I later decide to put in a 6-speed - I've read that with the 6-speed, the hole requires enlarging 2 inches back. What do you think? Is this enough clearance?

Tom Keliher

My Opinion:

Don't use a smaller aftermarket rubber boot. Get a genuine GM boot, and cut the hole the approximate correct size.



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FORMULA 350 TK
Southern California 3rd Generation F-Body OrganizationŠ