manual trans swap
 

yeah i have a few projects planned for the winter for the car, not just replace the motor and go lol. i want to convert it to a 4 or 5 speed or even 6 speed manual. does anyone know if there is a tranny that will bolt right into my car? maybe out of a camaro/firebird? i know how to hook up the clutch and all that but i have no idea what tranny i should use. hopefully there is something that will bolt right in.

RE: manual trans swap
 

A t-56 6 speed should bolt onto your engine.

RE: manual trans swap
 

thanks. do they make them for specific applications or am i on my own as far ass the mount, crossmember, and driveshaft?

RE: manual trans swap
 

'86 Monte?

Little known info (that Mike from Mike's Montes told me) you can still get the parts right from your GM dealer to swap in a manual trans in to your '81-88 Monte.

See the '78-80 Montes had the option of getting a 3-speed trans in them. And all these parts from the clutch pedal to the bell housing swap right in to an '81-88 Monte.

Of course you'll need to find a 5 or 6-speed trans to use but that shouldn't be too much trouble.

RE: manual trans swap
 

I think they came in the older camaros. I may be wrong. As for it fitting in the car, I have no idea.