Tranny convertion options?

[Zumo]

What manual trans missions will work with our trucks?

Can I get a 5 speed from a 88-98?

Or would a 4 speed work better? Which one?

Do I need high hump cab?

How hard is it to convert an auto to a manual, adding pedal and cutting floor?


So many questions.

[OldschoolJay]

mine has a 3spd floor shift and i like it.

[Tom Vogel]

Try Keisler Engineering. Do a Google search for their site.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by Tom Vogel

Try Keisler Engineering. Do a Google search for their site.

From what I've read in Zumo's posts, Keisler isn't in the budget.

The later model 5spds will work but are going to require switching to a different bellhousing set-up (old style = push clutch; new style = pull clutch). That requires the swap to hydraulic clutch which adds to the complexity.

Any reason why there's no option for an auto O.D.?

[Zumo]

Just entertaining the idea.

I have a stock 400 trans that needs a rebuild and I don't know if I should get it rebuilt and re install it or could I trade it for a newer one with OD?

Originally Posted by SCOTI

From what I've read in Zumo's posts, Keisler isn't in the budget.

The later model 5spds will work but are going to require switching to a different bellhousing set-up (old style = push clutch; new style = pull clutch). That requires the swap to hydraulic clutch which adds to the complexity.

Any reason why there's no option for an auto O.D.?

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by Zumo

Just entertaining the idea.

I have a stock 400 trans that needs a rebuild and I don't know if I should get it rebuilt and re install it or could I trade it for a newer one with OD?

There are people out there that would rather have a well built t400 vs. a 700r4 & would most likely work some sort of trade out (that's how I got my 700r4.... 1 used t400 & yoke + some cash for a built 700r4 w/convertor & yoke).