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How much of a PITA would it be to..........
« on: July 13, 2008, 07:48:18 AM »

Replace an existing BB TQ-727 /3.91SG for a 4-speed Manual transmission in a '68 Dart GT (383)...?

Car is /was Auto Tranny since birth..


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Re: How much of a PITA would it be to..........
« Reply #1 on: July 13, 2008, 09:11:23 AM »

If you have all the parts needed and the time ........only a 6 or a 7 on the tuffometer .
  Chryco Wink

PS I went from a auto to a 4 spd. in my 69 Bee' . I had a complete 68 Sport Satellite "donor "car was surprisingly easy and way more fun to drive. That was around 20 years ago now.The reverse would be easier.
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Re: How much of a PITA would it be to..........
« Reply #2 on: July 13, 2008, 10:24:42 AM »

It would be a complete bolt together deal.  I don't see it as very difficult.
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Re: How much of a PITA would it be to..........
« Reply #3 on: July 13, 2008, 10:30:42 AM »

when putting in the trans hump, don't use long sheet metal screws.
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« Reply #4 on: July 13, 2008, 10:31:59 AM »

when putting in the trans hump, don't use long sheet metal screws.

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Re: How much of a PITA would it be to..........
« Reply #5 on: July 13, 2008, 10:45:49 AM »

you need a bracket welded to the frame rail to support the outer part of the z bar and allow it to pivot.......a large washer with the correct size hole would prob work
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« Reply #6 on: July 13, 2008, 02:00:42 PM »

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« Reply #7 on: July 13, 2008, 02:54:22 PM »

Lots of special apploication parts to gather. They are also not very common, expensive if you want originals, and expensive to buy repro with questionable quality. I am in the middle of gathering all the stuff to do a '70 Dart right now.
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Re: How much of a PITA would it be to..........
« Reply #8 on: July 13, 2008, 10:21:24 PM »

mike, i think i have most of what you need (minus the trans) in a box somewhere........i also have a 383 flywheel with a fresh cut and a blowproof bell. not positive on the bell.  if you are serious i can make the effort to see what i have........ i had the z bar support bracket, but gave it away. i may be able to get it back, i dont think its being used
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« Reply #9 on: July 14, 2008, 12:12:37 AM »

One thing not to overlook is the pilot hole in the back of the crank. If the crank came from a factory with a automatic then most likely the crank will need to be drilled out to except the input shaft from the 4 speed.  Eric  4 speed
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« Reply #10 on: July 14, 2008, 02:29:40 PM »

Thank you guys..

After talking with myu wife and son (both also drive the car), we've decided to stay with the TF 727.
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« Reply #11 on: July 14, 2008, 06:28:49 PM »

I was thinking about doing it to mine, but I drive around all day shifting my 6 spd Cummins in traffic and that gets old after a while. Plus I knew what kind of a maniac I could become (again) with a manual trans; not good! But there's nothing like a good powered A body and a 4 hooker though.  4 speed There are times I miss not having the 4 spd in the Road Runner.. a BB and a 4 gear...  WOOOO HOOOOO!
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« Reply #12 on: July 14, 2008, 06:44:53 PM »

P.S. I thought your PITA was really PETA. Hmmm. Seems they are the same anyway I suppose.   !nanr
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