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 Posted: 07-22-2005 07:45 pm
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Ron Earp



Joined: 03-12-2005
Location: Cary, North Carolina USA
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 It is an odd puzzle.  The engine is right, there is little room and the engine is where it is - in the right place. The bellhousing and transmission are correct and bolt up nicely, there really isn't any other way is there? Your transmission pictures look to be exactly like my own.

I don't know why this thing had bolts through the body in the wrong place, but it does, and they look very "factory" for lack of better work. You correct though, it is a simple matter to drill four more holes and make a bracket to get this thing right.

As for the shifter, well, mine is not "centered" in the hole but is back about 1.5" I'd guess. Still shifts well and doens't hit anything. I don't have a hole for the shifter since my car was a 4 speed, but I will drill one and make a stay to hold the shifter in place. Then I'll make a bracket for the tranny and be done with it.  I would love to see a 5 or 4 speed up close though so if Brian from Apex can shoot me a email that would be fantastic!

Ron