Transmission Questions

[83PurpleT]

i was wondering if anyone has done or heard of someone swapping out the 200-r4 in their turbo regal for a 5 or 6 speed of some sort. I own a '83 T-type, would it be any differant than with a fuel injected regal? would the 5spd from a mid 90's 3.8 camaro bolt up?

any information is appreciated, the more the better, if anyone could give me a link or pictures it would be greatly appreciated becuase i've been thinking alot about this retrofit but really have'nt been able to find info on it.
thanks,
Phil

 

[Brad Zeidler]

You're probably going to have to go with a TKO 5speed and get youself a flywheel for a 78 or 9 even fire 3.8 for lets say a Skyhawk. Find a G body specific universal pattern bellhousing(the pivot ball is dropped down further for the clutch linkage "Z" bar. Or you could just use a hydraulic setup. The aftermarket would probably be easier to get a bellhousing. If you do plan on doing this, give me a PM because I do have a set of clutch pedals and the z bar for a Gbody in my garage 30 bucks plus shipping is all I'd want for them. I sold my 78 Lemans so I don't have a car to use'em on anymore.

 

[The g@tt]

I'm running a hydraulic setup with my 3.8. The tranny came from a Firebird/Camaro setup T-5.

 

[The g@tt]

Here's a little pic of the cab. Just finished putting in a short throw shifter.