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Re: 5 speed transmission swap

To: John F Sandhoff <sandhoff@csus.edu>
Subject: Re: 5 speed transmission swap
From: Vicki Burrows <gregnvicki@earthlink.net>
Date: Sun, 15 Sep 2002 21:13:33 -0700
Or, you could continue to run the 3.9 rear and have something that is like
the best of both worlds.  I have been running the 3.9 for years in my '67
2000 and love it.
Greg Burrows

John F Sandhoff wrote:

> In regards to a 4- to 5-speed swap, it was written:
>
> > You'll also need to bang out the tranny tunnel where the speedo cable
> > comes out of the tranny and use the 90* adapter.
>
> Is this correct? I believe only the 4-speed uses the 90 degree drive.
> I also believe the speedo cable for a 2000 is slightly shorter, which
> isn't a problem for a 4- to 5- swap but may be an issue if using a
> 4-speed to replace a 5-speed.
>
> Also, personal observation is a 4-speed/3.9 (stock 1600) is a better
> match for around-town driving than a 5-speed/3.7 (stock 2000).
> the 4-speed is geared a good deal lower: 3.382 / 2.013 / 1.312
> versus the 5-speed's 2.678 / 1.704 / 1.262. That overdrive sure is
> nice on the freeway, though.
>
> -- John
>       John F Sandhoff   sandhoff@csus.edu   Sacramento, CA
>
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