Re: Any experiences with 5 spd transplant in 86 5kcst?

[Cynic5KS@aol.com]

In a message dated 10/21/99 1:21:28 AM Eastern Daylight Time, pdooley@gte.net 
writes:

> I am tired of the slushbox in my 5k and would like to install a 5spd.
>  Was planning on pulling a tranny from a coupe.  If anybody has done this
>  conversion please feel free to share any details.  I was concerned with:
>  
>  Compatibility of pedal assembly between coupe and sedan.
>  Sensor mounting for crank trigger.  Will 5 spd bellhousing have sensor
>  mounting points?
>  Will new flywheel have trigger pickups?
>  Is clutch hydraulic or cable?
>  If both styles are available which one is easier to transplant?
>  Are auto trans drive axle same length as 5spd?
>  Do axle flanges on 5spd mount to 5k inner cv joints?
>  
>  I'm sure I'm missing a couple things.
>  Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Please see my website describing the conversion:
http://www.angelfire.com/ct/tugger/TranConv.html

(Although mine is not a turbo, it is my understanding that you also have to 
account for the TDC sensor on the flywheel)...

Arden
85 5KS