radical transmission surgery

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In a message dated 5/2/03 3:44:33 PM Central Daylight Time,
Stephane.Livolsi at investorsgroup.com writes:


> Hi all, looking for your experience & knowledge in swapping an auto trans
> INTO a 5ktq.  I'm not planning on doing this, but I happen to have an auto
> tranny out of my 84 5kt parts car that I just can't bring myself to throw
> out.
> I'm thinking that if the 5 spd in my 86 5ktq daily driver ever suffered a
> catastrophic permanent failure, could I take out the the propshaft, and
> substitute the auto for the 5 spd, just until I locate a suitable
> replacement 5 speed?  (making it a FWD autobox) I realize there would be
> some linkages to fit, etc, but other than that, would it fit?  would the
> axles bolt right up to the auto, or are the flanges located differently?
> anyone? anyone?

It will fit but you must:

Swap the auto axles.
rewire the reverse light switch.
redo the cruise control circuit
remove the clutch pedal.
Weld in the auto trans shifter mount
Cut out the 5 speed shofter mount
Replace the downpipe with the auto one (the 5 speed pipe gets in the way.)

Scott