Home page
SPONSOR AD SPONSOR AD

Topic: Wyld A$$ ?

in Forum: C3 Driveline Components


Wyld A$$ ?

Posted: 4/1/07 2:44pm Message 1 of 12
Former Member
Send PM
baton rouge, LA - USA
Joined: 8/12/2006
Posts: 391
Vette(s): 1981 dark metallic blue, dark doeskin leather interior, mirrored glass T Tops, 330hp/350ci GMPP crate engine, billeted aluminum serpentine system, Dewitts with dual spalls
I am tinkering with the thought of pulling the 350TH and installing a 4 or 5 speed.  I am sure it will be a pita, but has anyone done it and was it worth it?
 
I would prefer to find an 81 version 4sp 83mm with all the fixins, but it might not be worth that effort.
 
thanks for any advice,
 
gurtz



SPONSOR AD:: (Our Sponsors help support C3VR)

Wyld A$$ ?

Posted: 4/2/07 9:05pm Message 2 of 12
Profile Pic
Lifetime MemberLifetime Member
Send PM
Manteca, CA - USA
Joined: 11/20/2005
Posts: 3623
Vette(s): 1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold 1975 L48 4 speed
That's got to be the most worthy change over I could imagine. You would probably have 335 or355 gears with that 350th which would be perfect for a 350 HO especially with an overdrive (5th gear ). They offer a complete kit to do just that but I'm sorry I do not know the degree of difficulty. I made the mistake of adding a gear splitter to my 350TH for the same money ( didn't see that 5 speed option a few years back ),  I could just spitPinch. Not a complete waste of money but a real frankenstien operation. Wish I'd gone with a 5 speed. I do have the '81 Borg Warner Super T-10 and it's great, But , it aint no 5 speed brother. They say the '81 4 speeds are rare but I personally don't ever see them bringing the big bucks in my lifetime so I'm fixing mine to suit myself and it was kept perfectly original down to the hose clamps.


Wyld A$$ ?

Posted: 4/3/07 4:19am Message 3 of 12
Former Member
Send PM
baton rouge, LA - USA
Joined: 8/12/2006
Posts: 391
Vette(s): 1981 dark metallic blue, dark doeskin leather interior, mirrored glass T Tops, 330hp/350ci GMPP crate engine, billeted aluminum serpentine system, Dewitts with dual spalls
I appreciate the reply.  Who has the complete kit?
 
thanks



Wyld A$$ ?

Posted: 4/3/07 6:25am Message 4 of 12
Lifetime MemberLifetime Member
Send PM
Huntsville, AL - USA
Joined: 11/15/2003
Posts: 857
Vette(s): 1971 convertible,375 HP 350ci,Muncie 4-speed,Edelbrock aluminum heads and RPM air-gap manifold,HEI distrubiter - old school mechanical tach drive. LOUD side exhaust!
The following link might help: http://www.corvettec3.ca/tko.htm


Wyld A$$ ?

Posted: 4/3/07 3:31pm Message 5 of 12
Former Member
Send PM
baton rouge, LA - USA
Joined: 8/12/2006
Posts: 391
Vette(s): 1981 dark metallic blue, dark doeskin leather interior, mirrored glass T Tops, 330hp/350ci GMPP crate engine, billeted aluminum serpentine system, Dewitts with dual spalls
Boy what a link!  Thanks for that info jgoglick!  Love your Vette!!!


Wyld A$$ ?

Posted: 4/4/07 9:34am Message 6 of 12
Profile Pic
Standard Member
Send PM
Victor, NY - USA
Joined: 7/12/2004
Posts: 6842
Vette(s): 2004 Commemorative Edition Coupe, Auto w/HUD. 13K miles in 2015. Sold 1982 Red Coupe
I think I'll stick with my automatic with OD.Confused


 
Save the Wave!
Support the National Corvette Museum   

Wyld A$$ ?

Posted: 4/4/07 9:41am Message 7 of 12
Former Member
Send PM
baton rouge, LA - USA
Joined: 8/12/2006
Posts: 391
Vette(s): 1981 dark metallic blue, dark doeskin leather interior, mirrored glass T Tops, 330hp/350ci GMPP crate engine, billeted aluminum serpentine system, Dewitts with dual spalls
Yeah, that sure is a lot of work and clams that I would never get out of it, unless I kept the dude till death do us part, but I am still thinking about it.  Heck, you can buy the 6 speed for an additional 200 clams through those guys.


Wyld A$$ ?

Posted: 4/5/07 10:10am Message 8 of 12
Profile Pic
Lifetime MemberLifetime Member
Send PM
Manteca, CA - USA
Joined: 11/20/2005
Posts: 3623
Vette(s): 1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold 1975 L48 4 speed

Well,....See thereConfused. I didn't realize you could fit a 6 speed in to one of these. Must be a recent development. That would most certainly have been my choice if I had it to do over again. But then, I feel the manual shift is a big part of the performance experience. I picked my cars up very cheap so I could have one to drive and one to do projects on, but it's a great expense trying to buy parts for even one car much less 2 or more.




Wyld A$$ ?

Posted: 4/5/07 11:13am Message 9 of 12
Former Member
Send PM
baton rouge, LA - USA
Joined: 8/12/2006
Posts: 391
Vette(s): 1981 dark metallic blue, dark doeskin leather interior, mirrored glass T Tops, 330hp/350ci GMPP crate engine, billeted aluminum serpentine system, Dewitts with dual spalls
I understand the expenses Jimmy, I might have put my foot in my mouth.  They advertise the 6 speed set up for an additional $200.00.  I did not speak with them about it fitting in the Vette. 
 
Rick



Wyld A$$ ?

Posted: 4/6/07 12:57pm Message 10 of 12
Profile Pic
Lifetime MemberLifetime Member
Send PM
Manteca, CA - USA
Joined: 11/20/2005
Posts: 3623
Vette(s): 1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold 1975 L48 4 speed
I wonder what kind of money it would take to get into a 700R4. At least it would be an upgrade for my wifes 350TH.


in Forum: C3 Driveline Components


SPONSOR AD: (Our Sponsors help support C3VR)