I was wondering if the 1980's corvette's came with a six speed. If so what are the specs? Im thinking about a cheap way to put 6 speed in my mustang. Sorry but I love camaro's too. So please dont get mad if I own a Ford. I love both cars. I own Chevy also
2006-08-09 15:40:04 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Chevrolet
1980's Corvettes came generally with a 5 speed manual or a 4 speed auto. Later years (I'm thinking mid 90's forward) offered the 6 speed. I don't think it will work well with your Mustang though. I'd take the earlier poster's suggestion on the BW 5 speed and then beefing up the rear end.
2006-08-10 10:55:22 · answer #1 · answered by answerman63 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a 7 speed! I have a 1987 vette with a 4+3 manual transmission. It's called the Doug Nash transmission. It was the only manual transmission offered between the 4 speed in1982? and 5 speed around 1989? It has 3 overdrive gears in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th gears. It was Chevy's quick resolution to EPA requirements at the time. Corvette had a major complete style change after the 1982 season. It took a long time to retool the production line etc. There was no 1983 Corvette. The tranny is a 4 speed with basically a powerglide automatic latched on. It is economical but a bit tricky to figure out. Currently some C4 drivers want to convert to a 6 speed. I am sure a new 4+3 is not available. Only reconditioned overdrive units are available through aftermarket vette catalogues at around $1,200. This is not a transmission that most mechanics should be allowed to tinker with. It takes a real specialist to work on effectively.
This unit may not fit very well as because of the added length of the overdrive unit, a driveshaft change would be necessary. This unit was not available in any other GM car.
2006-08-11 11:05:43 · answer #2 · answered by tichur 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay with the Borg - Warner 5 speed. You'll be better off in the long run. If your looking to change final drive ratio, Do a gear change in the rearend.
2006-08-09 15:45:33 · answer #3 · answered by race21 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
actually and thoroughly, certain. The vehicles are an similar - 350. The guide or automatics would have an similar bolt face progression, because they were designed to bolt as a lot as an similar engine. completely similar vehicles, no huge difference by any ability
2016-11-23 18:35:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, they only had a five speed.
It was usually a four speed with over drive.
2006-08-09 15:45:55 · answer #5 · answered by John M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋