Want to get rid of my manual trans, and go to auto..( 86 firebird.)I have the correct radiator for this, and know that i need to run Trans lines, and the proper linkage, is this a difficult changeover? I see that most people want to swap to manual, but i have had enough fun changing gears...i figure i can grap what i need from a salvage yard, also a friend may have all i need, as he parts out 3rd gens often..what would be the steps in doing this swap??, Also, where could i find an aluminum driveshaft ?, i believe my steel driveshaft is causing some vibration over 60 MPH..<Birdoffire 86 facelift>

 

manual to auto is easy. there isn't really anything you need to change or adapt to make it work, other than the shifter. my son did a 5 speed to th350 swap. he used the b&m torque arm kit and had a little trouble with the back up lights, but no major problems.

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ICON Motorsports

1st & 3rd

 

check your email i have a converted and rebuilt th350 with everything else you need for the swap and i happen to be looking very hard for a t-5 bellhousing,shifter,etc.
mike

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83 berlinetta:well,now its a 87 z-28,but insurance dosent have to know that.
350 .040 over.line bored.deck milled.020
trw forged pistons with summit stage 2 rods
190 something intake valves,old vette intake with 750 holley(junk)

ase certified for two years,learned alot though

working on freakin neons ,cirruses,tauruses,and intrepids all day makes me drink too much

 

I've also got a 350 I need to get rid of. I rebuilt it, added a shift kit, and I got the converter, shifter and cooler. The only thing that I don't have is the downshift cable.

All are performance parts. If anyone is intersted, e-mail me.

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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

 

Hey I would be glad to take that old manual trans off of your hands, maybe we could work something out, let me know.
Fastcamaro87@aol.com

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87 IROC-z 305 TPI 5spd Borg warner 9-bolt 3.45 posi 4 wheel disc,8.8 Accel wires , bosch platinum +4 plugs,gutted air box,k&n oil filter,synthetic oil 10w30

 

Good man! autos are the way to go.

You didn't say if you're wanting to put a th350 or 700R in there. If going to a th350/th400 you will need a longer driveshaft made for you (the older stock shafts will work too).
If there is a REALLY GOOD 4x4 shop near you, they should be able to order an aluminum driveshaft kit and build it to your required length (killing two birds with one stone).

The 700R swap is very easy and you will need to run a TV cable to your throttle & set that up properly.
good luck


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*I do custom performance mods on Edlebrock Performer carburetors (dualplane intake mods in the works),
White 1986 Irocz, 305/383 with Edlebrock Performer-RPM intake and Performer #1407 carburetor, +110hp shot of crack, 700R-4 tranny, 3.25:1 rear, Mcreary Road-Stars, SLP-stainless 1.75" shortie headers & Y-pipe, single 3" Borla exhaust, Linginfelter-TPI camshaft part number 74216 pulls 17" vacuum solid. Cam specs 213/219 @.050 114-LSA, .462/.470 lift @1.5:1 ratio. MSD-6AL, billet distributor, multi-retard, blaster-3 coil, and RPM switch.
N/A runs 10.9 @124,
Crack-runs 10.3 @135
haven't run at track since Oct-99

 

I am in the process of doing the opposite (700R4 to T-5) to my car right now and I have everything out of the car. The tranny has a new converter and fresh expensive rebuild if you or anyone else is interested just email me - thanks

Erik
86 IROC-Z
Silver code 13 paint, dark carmine red interior
305 TPI - soon to be T-5
2000 NE Dragway All Camaro Show - Best of Show Runner Up
2000 Heberts Candy Mansion cruise night feature car
2000 Shrewsbury Fall Brawl car show - 2nd place