Conv389drv

Just wanted to know which years C3s had no transmission choices and were automatic only. I was thinking it was early 80's maybe?

Also, what were the manual transmissions that were used? Were they T-10, or Muncie, or something else?

Thanks for the help; I'm daydreaming about what Corvette I might buy someday! :seeya


[Modified by Conv389drv, 10:34 PM 2/4/2002]

Captain Morgan

82 was auto only. Not sure about other years. Muncie was used until 74 (thanks 45ACP) and then they went to Borg Warner T-10's but kept the M-## designation from the Muncie's as the RPO #.


[Modified by sharklover, 10:38 PM 2/4/2002]

Conv389drv

Thanks for the info sharklover :)

BAD-L88

And 1953 and 1954.

;)

KenSny

Weren't there some years where only an auto was allowed in CA, even tho other states could get manuals?

fauxrs

I believe in '80 it was that way but could be wrong.

Golden80

That's right. In 1980 you could only get a 180HP 305 with a computer controlled QJet and a TH-350 tranny in California. (That's what I have.) It's sloooooooow!

Matt

Tom73

No manuals for Calif in 78, 79, 80, and nation wide in 82. You could get a manual in CA in 81. All emission related.

tom...

Captain Morgan

BTW, does anyone know how the transmission affected emissions? I thought manuals got better gas mileage, at least that's always been my experience. Well, at least when my foot is out of it. :D

Tom73

My guess would be that an automatic can give a more steady and consistent result in the EPA tests while the standard is too variable and will occasionally produce results outside the allowable limits.

tom...