Coupe 2.3 transmission swap

[Kwattro at aol.com]

In a message dated 00-12-18 21:32:02 EST, you write:

<< I just bought a 87 gt 2.3 with an automatic. I plan on swapping out the 
 trany for a 5 speed unit in Jan or Feb. Can anyone give me any pointers on 
 what involved and what parts I will need from the donor car? I heard I need 
 the flywheel from a 2.3L, not the one coming from the donor car whitch is a 
 2.2L.  I received a quote for $ 600 for parts and labor for the swap from an 
 urq mechnic down here in south FL.
 
 What is the true bolt config. on the 87.5 gt 2.3L? Some have told me     4 x 
 1.00 others have told me 4 x 1.08?   Thank for the help.
 _________ >>


Tried to do this with an 86 - forget it, it's not worth it.  You'll have to 
either swap the entire floor pan, or severely modify the floorplan.  The GT 
auto and stick have vastly different floors, and the 5 speed won't fit under 
the auto.  Next, 87.5's, like 84-86, had 4x108mm, 14x6, ET45mm wheels stock.

Later!
Carter J
Kwattro at aol.com