Small block auto to manual transmission conversion

[Moparfiend]

Was wondering two things if I wanted to convert to a 4 speed:
1. what manual transmissions are readily available (including overdrive)? I hear stock 4 speeds are difficult to find.

2. what else will I need?
Bell housing/inspection plate
Flywheel
Z bar and brackets
Shifter
Manual trans mount
Different length drive shaft?
Clutch
Pedal assy

looks like an expensive list not even including the trans man.....

 

[Darter6]

Complete kits from Passon Performance run about $3800-$4000. I would say that Brewers is about the same. You may be able to piece the stuff together for a grand less (just a guess) A used B body 4 speed with the Hurst shifter is on Craigs List,Mopar Parts,Lake Havasu right now for $750. Any good? can't say.There is a 4 speed crossmember in the for sale ads here.

 

[JimCoronette]

Don't forget the Z bar support that is welded onto the inside (purple) of the frame rail and torque boxes in the corners

 

[Roger63]

I'm gonna ask a silly question. Didn't mopar continue the A833 platform after 1974 in the form of 5 speeds? If so are they a direct bolt in? Not trying to hijack your thread just curious.

 

[R/T Boy 67]

They were still four speeds, but top gear was overdrive.

 

[Roger63]

They were still four speeds, but top gear was overdrive.

Couldn't that be swapped out for the correct gear?

 

[Cranky]

IIRC, they were also aluminum cases and probably won't take much abuse.

 

[hunt2elk]

New carpet, shifter boot, reverse lamp and wire harness.

 

[64SF]

You may have to do some work on the console if you have one.

 

[Moparfiend]

You may have to do some work on the console if you have one.

Yup like removal of the column ring etc?

 

[Moparfiend]

Was just curious. Lots of work and cash just as I thought. Think she’ll stay an automatic unless I win the lotto......