It was the only engine available that year and put out 200 horsepower mated to a new four-speed automatic transmission. Unless you have an arc welder in your shop, while your car is still mobile the first task is to find your favorite welding shop and have the 'Z' clutch shaft bracket welded to the frame. Watch for steel check balls as the valve body and plate are removed; they must be put back in the same location. These can be tricky to balance due to the weights moving around at low engine speeds. I promise you that the next transmission I have to replace or any other person I hear of needing a transmission I will be heavily promoting Monster Transmission and tell them that I personally use Monster Transmission. The C5 Corvette version has wings on the lower oil pan section, requiring an F-Body-style replacement.
Once the pan and filter have been removed, valve body removal is next to access the separator plate. The C3 surrendered the comparative practicality of mid-year Corvettes especially the coupe for a longer, heavier, model with storage space that would barely accommodate a six-pack of beer and a couple of eight-track tapes. Thoroughly clean the flywheel clutch disc friction surface with an alcohol-based cleaner. By - August 8, 2011 by Jason Giacchino Make no mistake, we adore the Corvette chassis as much as you do, but life is complicated, and occasionally engines and car bodies go their separate ways. When you are happy with your clutch adjustment, the magic moment has arrived.
Plumbing Connecting the power steering and air-conditioning compressor hoses takes some plumbing knowledge and some patience to properly install. Thank you very much Monster Trans, you have been fantastic! When it shifts from 1st to 2nd its got a really smooth shift and it puts a smile on your face. This can become particularly challenging if you find a perceived deal with a bunch of engine and transmission pieces in multiple boxes and try to decipher whether they will work. Remember that these conversion plates use metric bolts. They are the last of the golden era of Detroit muscle and are coveted by collectors. These engines pump out 355 hp with 405 ft-lbs of torque.
Place the fuel filter close to the tank, one line in from the pump, and one line returning fuel to the tank at one end of the filter. The 1973 model was unique as it was the only year with a soft front end and chrome rear bumpers. Some advice for anyone who is interested in doing their own trans rebuilds, Do it all in one weekend, I did this one 20 mins at a time over a few months half the time I was a little sleep deprived from the new baby I just hope I remembered where I left off each time or I may have to pull the trans and do it again. About 400 ft-lbs of torque sure sounds better in theory with 9. This task requires you to remove the nuts holding the brake booster to the firewall. I really am hoping that we get that extra few miles per gallon. The 1988—1992 models are world-class and have better main shaft support, so the torque rating is 300 ft-lbs.
Both come with all necessary hardware. Make sure you use the clutch alignment tool that came with your kit when you are tightening down your pressure plate. If you choose to use a 4L60E, you also have the option of upgrading to a steering wheel—mounted paddle shifter. However I suspect you have a 700r4 tranny. Applying red Loctite to the bolts is always a good plan after cleaning the threads and threaded holes with brake cleaner. I don't want to give out all my ideas. This carbon semi-metallic Stage 3 clutch assembly is aggressive but still drivable to and from work.
The National Corvette Restorers Society is a also agreat resource too. However, in order to install the transmission, the engine must be removed or you need to unbolt it from the motor mounts and move it forward on the frame so you have adequate room to install the transmission. The kit does not include the fittings to plug the holes in your radiator where you removed the lines. Stage 2 from Bowtie overdrives. This is the way Sharks were intended to be driven.
Reason I say this if you have to change the drive gear you have to drop the pan. . Manual transmission—equipped projects do not absolutely require the electronic speed sensor, although it is recommended for the best idle control. Staggered bolthole-mounted starters are for large-diameter 168-tooth flywheels and all big-block applications. By using and visiting www. They use the latest synchronizer gear technology, and fibrous materials replace the old-school Muncie brass blocker rings.
Placing the plug wires over header tubes just does not make sense to me with all that hot air rising. . This Jegs water inlet offers a solution: a water inlet and a rubber radiator hose filler connection adapter. Should work out in the end though. This transmission is a popular swap for any Shark with those who want two overdrive ratios. Bolt the new transmission mounting bracket to your cross member. Using the latest manufacturing processes and aeronautics-born materials they have raised the bar for performance exhaust systems.