new to this side of things...

[jlangholzj]

hey fellas,

I'm usually lurking over in the classic side, and I'm kinda new to this side of the forums, although I've got a buddy with a pretty damn nice 06GT that we like to work on.

anyway......

I've been wondering for a while if it's possible to fit a new 5 spd. Auto transmission into my 68 coupe. I was wondering if someone could point me toward some literature on the transmissions you guys have? I'm curious if there's a company out there that makes a conversion,( like keisler ) for the auto...I know, i know, most of you would go for the manual, but I want to stick with the auto. lol, it would surprise someone who thought it was just a C-4 under there!


thanks guys.


-J

 

[jlangholzj]

bump


hello? is there anybody out there?

 

[ptfoxbdy89]

i hear ya! im stumped though i've never heard of the switch before maybe svtoa? some of those guys have been tinkering with the s197s since late '04 they may have some answers!

 

[jlangholzj]

i don't think this has been done any too much before...I'm just looking for a little info on the trans....ie length, width....bolt pattern etc.
but i'll snoop around over there and see whats happens!

 

[ptfoxbdy89]

good luck man let me know how it goes post some pics and stuff

 

[ARTTII]

Short answer is NO it is not possible.


Long answer is YES anything is possible with enough time and money$$$. The 4.6L has a different bolt pattern vs. 302/351. The transmission you are asking about 5R55S relies HEAVILY on electronics - for example you will need a controller to tell it how to shift - most of that is all integrated along with other functions for the car and I do not know of a stand alone controller for it. If you really want the transmission, it is probably easier to do a MII conversion and put the 4.6L 3v in front of it.