Here is a quote for my 5 speed conversion
10-01-2003, 06:56 PM
#1
Team Owner
Thread Starter
Here is a quote for my 5 speed conversion
Auto: 74 Corvette, 4sp conversion
QTY P/N DESCRIPTION LIST PRICE TOTAL
1 GM TKO 5sp, (.68 5th) $1,795.00 $1,795.00
1 2" Offset Custom Shifter $300.00 $300.00
1 Corvette conversion TKO Slip Yoke $225.00 $225.00
1 GM Speedometer gear adapter $60.00 $60.00
(??? Gear, ??? Tire size)
1 Reverse Light Switch $16.00 $16.00
1 Neutral Safety Switch Plug $8.00 $8.00
1 Polished SS engraved 5sp shifter ball $30.00 $30.00
3 GM Synchromesh trans fluid $9.95 $29.85
1
Subtotal $2,463.85
Indiana residents add 6% sales tax Tax
Shipping/Handling $90.00
TOTAL $2,553.85
What do you think?
QTY P/N DESCRIPTION LIST PRICE TOTAL
1 GM TKO 5sp, (.68 5th) $1,795.00 $1,795.00
1 2" Offset Custom Shifter $300.00 $300.00
1 Corvette conversion TKO Slip Yoke $225.00 $225.00
1 GM Speedometer gear adapter $60.00 $60.00
(??? Gear, ??? Tire size)
1 Reverse Light Switch $16.00 $16.00
1 Neutral Safety Switch Plug $8.00 $8.00
1 Polished SS engraved 5sp shifter ball $30.00 $30.00
3 GM Synchromesh trans fluid $9.95 $29.85
1
Subtotal $2,463.85
Indiana residents add 6% sales tax Tax
Shipping/Handling $90.00
TOTAL $2,553.85
What do you think?
10-01-2003, 07:17 PM
#2
Race Director
Re: Here is a quote for my 5 speed conversion (Alwyn678)
I've seen the TKO's for the same price but including speedo adapter and backup switch. I also remember someone posting that summit has a yoke that works for $105. I used Mobil 1 synthetic ATF in mine and it shifts real well. About $4/qt at autozone. Shipping on mine (from Swarr automotive) was only $50.
10-01-2003, 07:18 PM
#3
Race Director
Re: Here is a quote for my 5 speed conversion (Alwyn678)
Sounds good. I would save myself the 300 for the custom shifter and make my own. I like to make things like that. Did you forget the driveshaft. Either shorten or have a new one made.
10-01-2003, 07:19 PM
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St. Jude Donor '05
Re: Here is a quote for my 5 speed conversion (Alwyn678)
That's not too bad. I got mine for about the same price except I bought a Pro 5.0 Billet shifter for about $200. I looked at the offset shifter and I would much rather have my Pro 5.0 and a spacer, The way the offset shifter works it has more moving parts and more likely to fail. IMHO Jim
10-01-2003, 07:33 PM
#5
Team Owner
Re: Here is a quote for my 5 speed conversion (Alwyn678)
sounds like a pretty good deal considering the labor and everything. that will definitely make one sweet ride with a manual gear box!
10-01-2003, 07:42 PM
#6
Team Owner
Thread Starter
Re: Here is a quote for my 5 speed conversion (Redshark6974)
Only problem is I can get the full 4 speed conversion with everything I mean everything for only 800 bucks including the super T-10........It is a tough tough decision to make as I typically do not do much highway driving........Hard to make up my mind
10-01-2003, 07:57 PM
#7
Le Mans Master
Re: Here is a quote for my 5 speed conversion (Alwyn678)
If you're going to convert to manual, get an overdrive. :yesnod: Any cruises or even the hot rod power tour someday would be an excuse.
10-01-2003, 08:01 PM
#8
Team Owner
Thread Starter
Re: Here is a quote for my 5 speed conversion (74-Roadster)
If you're going to convert to manual, get an overdrive. :yesnod: Any cruises or even the hot rod power tour someday would be an excuse.
10-01-2003, 09:06 PM
#9
Le Mans Master
Re: Here is a quote for my 5 speed conversion (Alwyn678)
I hear ya it is just a LOT more money, work, time , fabrication etc.
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10-01-2003, 09:16 PM
#10
Team Owner
Thread Starter
Re: Here is a quote for my 5 speed conversion (74-Roadster)
I hear ya it is just a LOT more money, work, time , fabrication etc.
Last time I checked, this topic is about spending "YOUR" money, so budget constraints aren't an issue from my perspective!
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Last time I checked, this topic is about spending "YOUR" money, so budget constraints aren't an issue from my perspective!
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10-02-2003, 02:19 AM
#11
Le Mans Master
Re: Here is a quote for my 5 speed conversion (Alwyn678)
Swarr Automotive will sell you the trans for about that price - perhaps a hair lower and he includes the speedo adapter (and gear) and the backup switch. If you have a good driveshaft shop in town - an old lincoln slip yoke will work (cost me about $50) and you dont need the plug for the neutral safety switch, just clip the wires that come out of it and it is a perfectly good plug of its own.
Expect about $120-$160 to shorten your driveshaft.
http://earchitect.50megs.com/corvette/gearedup.htm
[Modified by fauxrs, 11:21 PM 10/1/2003]
Expect about $120-$160 to shorten your driveshaft.
http://earchitect.50megs.com/corvette/gearedup.htm
[Modified by fauxrs, 11:21 PM 10/1/2003]
