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Quasi-Traction "I have petals"
Joined: 24 Oct 2005 Posts: 3873 Location: stumptown
1986 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta
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Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2011 4:44 pm Post subject: Options.... |
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Checking out these both Via Craigslist:
1) http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/2693477813.html
looks like the driver door is going to need a hinge kit, as it doesn't look like it lines up exactly.
2) http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/cto/2696256211.html
Couple hundred more, and has no motor/trans. I've been checking out the compatability of changing out tailshafts with my T5 with an S10's to make it work in an A-body. From what I've read here: http://www.garage-scene.com/t5-into-ag-body. It can be done, with a little work. hardest part would be finding pedals, but I guess Classic industries sells the manual trans pedals. My Lakewood scattershield has a dual pattern (straight up, and the F-body angle towards the driver). So keeping the T5 is a viable option.
I honestly like the second option. I've called both sellers. The second one answered and seemed to be more promising.
What do you guys think? I can do this now, but I'd be in a better financial position if I wait until after the new year. |
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aaron_sK Member
Joined: 23 Jan 2006 Posts: 8834 Location: Back in beautiful Tacompton
1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
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Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2011 4:50 pm Post subject: |
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That '79 looks like it's riding on the bumpstops, I say run Forrest, run.
The '80 seems like exactly what you wanted, and it's a good price for what you're getting.
*Edit: Check this out, Chris: This guy has the thirdgen pedals and hydro's swapped into a Monte:
http://www.monte-list.com/tech/fivespeed.shtml |
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chevysquid Member
Joined: 28 Dec 2007 Posts: 72 Location: Coupeville, Washington
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Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2011 5:40 pm Post subject: |
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I had a 1979 Mailbu when I was in high school. Had a little 265 in it. Would be cool to still have though. They are beginning to be popular with guys to build. _________________ 1986 IROC Z-28 |
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91RSVert Member
Joined: 16 May 2007 Posts: 2736 Location: AR
1991 Chevrolet Camaro RS
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Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2011 6:22 pm Post subject: |
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I put a camaro t5 into an s10, using the s10 bell housing.
1. I just had to change the crossmember mount angle.
2. driveshaft fit just fine.
3. shifter location was almost a foot futher to the rear. If I had a bench seat, I would have been screwed.
4. Vss pulse was different, never did get speedo to work. |
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Quasi-Traction "I have petals"
Joined: 24 Oct 2005 Posts: 3873 Location: stumptown
1986 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta
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Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2011 7:08 pm Post subject: |
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aaron_sK wrote: | That '79 looks like it's riding on the bumpstops, I say run Forrest, run.
The '80 seems like exactly what you wanted, and it's a good price for what you're getting.
*Edit: Check this out, Chris: This guy has the thirdgen pedals and hydro's swapped into a Monte:
http://www.monte-list.com/tech/fivespeed.shtml |
That's all fine and good, but I have a lakewood bellhousing, with both patterns, and mechanical clutch linkage. If possible I'd like to be able to swap over the pedals, trans (I'll need a new "Z-bar" since the chassis mount point is going to be different).
you may have a point, it might just be easier to find a V6 3rd gen, and pull the hydros and pedals, and then just E-bay the mechanical stuff, or put it on TGO. |
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aaron_sK Member
Joined: 23 Jan 2006 Posts: 8834 Location: Back in beautiful Tacompton
1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
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Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2011 7:30 pm Post subject: |
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I am heavily biased against mechanical clutches, but that may just be me.
I have thirdgen hydros as well as both thirdgen and fourthgen pedals here I would work a deal on. |
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rjmcgee The Hammer
Joined: 08 Jan 2004 Posts: 2320
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Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2011 9:21 pm Post subject: |
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Hehehe, been running mech linkage in my 86 for 7 years with no complaints. |
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Alphius Peanut
Joined: 05 Sep 2006 Posts: 2429 Location: Grand Mound
1984 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28
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Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2011 9:53 am Post subject: |
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Didn't know that Rod.
At least I thought Chris was the only only one. Any specific reason why you chose mechanical? _________________ 84 Camaro Z28 - LS1/T56
85 Silverado - Low and Slow |
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Quasi-Traction "I have petals"
Joined: 24 Oct 2005 Posts: 3873 Location: stumptown
1986 Chevrolet Camaro Berlinetta
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Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2011 4:19 pm Post subject: |
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I had no complaints about my Mech linkage either. Not as smooth as the hydraulic, but after a few times of clutching in/out you kind of get used to it again and you know how much throttle and release you need to give. |
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RK82 Member
Joined: 27 Jul 2008 Posts: 168 Location: vancouver B.C
1982 Pontiac Trans Am
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Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2011 6:29 pm Post subject: |
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I am running the mechanical linkage too, it works good, the only problem so far is the z-bar cracked but some 1/8" plate and a welder fixed that.
the 1980 malibu looks like the better deal, I'd go with that one |
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