really wanna go manual...persuade or help me here :/
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really wanna go manual...persuade or help me here :/
I really want to get a t5 and learn it instead of my 700r4.
i think it would be fun to drive around the manual. my car dont feel really sporty with an automatic.
how much am i looking to spend for a whole t5 setup?
should i do this or should i stick to my automatic and put a shifter and shift kit on it?
HELP please!
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My 1988 Firebird
91k miles, 305 TBI, auto, black exterior, red interior. GTS Blackouts.
Mods: Cherrybomb cat back with stainless steel tips, K+N filter.
i think it would be fun to drive around the manual. my car dont feel really sporty with an automatic.
how much am i looking to spend for a whole t5 setup?
should i do this or should i stick to my automatic and put a shifter and shift kit on it?
HELP please!
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My 1988 Firebird
91k miles, 305 TBI, auto, black exterior, red interior. GTS Blackouts.
Mods: Cherrybomb cat back with stainless steel tips, K+N filter.
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From: Los Angeles, CA
Engine: LH0 3.1L
I've grown tired of my automatic, too. I plan on spending about $500-600 on the swap. I got the tranny and flywheel for $120 from the junkyard.
Flywheel resurfacing: $30
CLutch: $150
Hydraulic assembly:$75
Pedals:$20 (junkyard)
Mount: $20
Clutch fork: $20
Blah blah, bunch of miscellaneous stuff.
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-Dan
-1990 3.1L RS
-Mods? no
-Slow? yes
-Currently collecting parts for T5 swap
Flywheel resurfacing: $30
CLutch: $150
Hydraulic assembly:$75
Pedals:$20 (junkyard)
Mount: $20
Clutch fork: $20
Blah blah, bunch of miscellaneous stuff.
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-Dan
-1990 3.1L RS
-Mods? no
-Slow? yes
-Currently collecting parts for T5 swap
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From: Columbia MO
Car: 1983 Z28
Engine: 350
Transmission: WCT5
Definitely go with the standard. I can't stand driving an auto car (I never learned how 
). If you think you want a 5 speed, YOU DO. You won't regret it once it's up and running right!
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Clem
SCCA TransAm Series Race Mechanic/CrewChief
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1983 Z28 with LG4, 5 speed, and (unfortunately) T-tops
1983 Z28, NO T-tops, (unfortunately) Auto Transmission (hopefully not for long)
). If you think you want a 5 speed, YOU DO. You won't regret it once it's up and running right!------------------
Clem
SCCA TransAm Series Race Mechanic/CrewChief
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1983 Z28 with LG4, 5 speed, and (unfortunately) T-tops
1983 Z28, NO T-tops, (unfortunately) Auto Transmission (hopefully not for long)
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From: Naperville, il usa
im DEFINATELY doing it now....
http://ubb.mfba.org/cgi-bin/ultimate...c&f=7&t=000229
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91 FireBird 305 V-8
Edelbrock Catback, Custom Alarm. Fourth Gen Console. i have six cupholders. all for starbucks!
Go|)Created The Earth, And Then Turned Up The Bass.
Here's My Audio Install!
"Honda's FOR ME TO POOP ON!" -Triumph...
http://ubb.mfba.org/cgi-bin/ultimate...c&f=7&t=000229
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91 FireBird 305 V-8
Edelbrock Catback, Custom Alarm. Fourth Gen Console. i have six cupholders. all for starbucks!
Go|)Created The Earth, And Then Turned Up The Bass.
Here's My Audio Install!
"Honda's FOR ME TO POOP ON!" -Triumph... 
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From: Tomball, TX
Car: 89 TTA
Engine: Turbo 3.8
Transmission: 200R4
I really would like to go T56 but the problem I'm having is not having enough room to shift (I'm 6'3"). Maybe I'll get some more room by switching out my steering wheel and installing carrera seats.
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From: Naperville, il usa
no xcuse.....
my stepdads 6'4 250+ plus mover... buff...
used to drive a manual VW GTI........
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91 FireBird 305 V-8
Edelbrock Catback, Custom Alarm. Fourth Gen Console. i have six cupholders. all for starbucks!
Go|)Created The Earth, And Then Turned Up The Bass.
Here's My Audio Install!
"Honda's FOR ME TO POOP ON!" -Triumph...
my stepdads 6'4 250+ plus mover... buff...
used to drive a manual VW GTI........------------------
91 FireBird 305 V-8
Edelbrock Catback, Custom Alarm. Fourth Gen Console. i have six cupholders. all for starbucks!
Go|)Created The Earth, And Then Turned Up The Bass.
Here's My Audio Install!
"Honda's FOR ME TO POOP ON!" -Triumph... 
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