From: "Kendall Frederick" Subject: Re: Re: Intro and Question... Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2000 20:01:38 GMT Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed Message-ID: >From: rweatherford@mindspring.com > >> I would like to swap the engine onto a 4 or 5 speed manual >> >transmission as well. > > > Well, being as they never were available with a stick, I doubt > you'll >be able to find the parts you need to make it work. > >Why not? Seems that if you can bolt the tranny to the bell housing then >you can find the clutch mechanisms, and shifter. Does the Turbo 3.8 have a >different bell housing then a N/A 3.8? I think was was meant there was that you'll have difficulty finding a manual transmission bellhousing for a 3.8. There were a few (rare) 4 speeds in the late 70s, apparently, but other than that it'd probably come down to using a BOP adapter on a Chevy bellhousing and fabricating a flywheel adapter, clutch linkage, etc. I'd like to see a T56 behind one. :-) > > > Besides, from what others here have said, they just don't run well, > >something about not being able to keep the turbo spooled between the > >gears. Maybe someone in the know can fill you in with the > details.... > >I would guess that this is because of backpressure from the TB on the >intake. (Turbo's don't like the TB being slammed shut between shifts at >high boost when it is on the downstream side of the turbo.) The TR 3.8's >are MAF correct? I guess I would have to insert a boost blow off valve in >the intake tube before the TB and then vent the air back in front of the >turbo and after the MAF if that is possible. (Is it? Where is the MAF >location?) A blowoff valve would help, yes. There are lots of import turbos running sticks with these successfully. The stock MAF setup is before the turbo and connected to the turbo inlet with a hose; it would be fairly easy to plumb a blow-off's discharge back in before the turbo. I would be careful to do so at least a foot or so away from the MAF to avoid turbulence-induced false MAF readings, though. > >Still looking for more information as to whether or not the engine >(exhaust) will actually fit into the Chevette body. Anyone know? The 3.8 is actually wider than a SBC; it fits in a 240Z with a custom downpipe, though. I'd bet you'd end up with some creative (read: fenderwell) downpipe routing. > >Thanks! > >Rex > Good luck! It'll be interesting to see how you do with it. Keep us posted. Kendall Frederick ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com