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Swap automatic to manual tranmission


Dodge68RT
07-25-2004, 06:05 PM
Hey guys...My name is Anthony and I'm new to the forum. I have a 1968 Dodge Charger RT. I'm bored with the automatic tranny and I'm looking to start a new project, which is to convert the automatic tranny to a manual. I'm a mechanic so I'll have no problem in that area, just need some suggestions about where to get the proper parts for the job. Any other suggestions would be much appreciated. Thanks!

BleedDodge
07-26-2004, 02:31 AM
You're going to convert the auto to a manual? You mean like swap the auto for a manual or take the auto and make it into a manual?

An 833 4 gear is what you need.

Dodge68RT
07-26-2004, 04:33 PM
I want to remove the 727 and install a 4 speed. I need all the parts to do the job...any suggestions?

BleedDodge
07-26-2004, 05:48 PM
This is gonna be a little bit involved. You'll have to do a bunch of fabricating in order to put a clutch pedal in there, and cut a hole in the floor for a shifter, and everything else. Not a small project anyway.

I don't have any suggestions for you, but good luck.

xXxRocker5150
10-27-2004, 10:04 AM
Hey, bleedDodge, I gotta 70 Charger R/T auto, but the thing is I wanna take the R/T trans and make it a 4 speed, not swap one for the other, ne suggestions?

rwood13
10-28-2004, 11:40 AM
Dodge68RT ..... easyest is find a donner car, 68, 68, 70 that had a manual, pedal assy and hole location for clutch rod does not have to be R/T, for the trany junkyard and rebuild it ..... xXxRocker5150 .... good luck, that style aute was only a three speed, not sure what the late model truck/Viper are using or compatability with 70 big block

xXxRocker5150
11-08-2004, 01:35 PM
oh err I meant 4 speed manual transmition, sorry any suggestions???

BleedDodge
12-04-2004, 04:57 PM
What rwood13 said.

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