Wanna know about 4-speeds?

db · Post by db » Mon Jan 09, 12 3:55 pm

Found this site with scans of some great articles from old Yank magazines about the development of the A833, rebuilding them, sourcing parts for conversions, what to look for in a clutch, etc, etc...

http://www.badzracing.com/mopar-tech/co ... 4speed.pdf

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Mon Jan 09, 12 4:45 pm

I know the best fix for a clutch is a torque convertor...............

Why did you not go for a clutch-flight????

The worst of both worlds..........

Adrian Worman · Post by **Adrian Worman** » Mon Jan 09, 12 5:34 pm

Don't listen Paul...........

autofetish · Post by **autofetish** » Mon Jan 09, 12 6:05 pm

Pete wrote:I know the best fix for a clutch is a torque convertor.......

very good

but dont listen to him

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Mon Jan 09, 12 7:14 pm

So, how many have you driven????

autofetish · Post by **autofetish** » Mon Jan 09, 12 7:24 pm

I have driven loads of manual cars

GTXJim · Post by **GTXJim** » Mon Jan 09, 12 8:11 pm

Have you driven a manual B body big block car, with manual brakes and steering, especially though London traffic, It's a bit of a work out, and the novelty kinda wears off after about an hour

Mick70RR · Post by **Mick70RR** » Mon Jan 09, 12 8:28 pm

Been driving mine daily for 7 years and the novelty never seems to wear off. I've owned auto big block cars too but they're just not the same. Give me a 4 speed any day.

autofetish · Post by **autofetish** » Mon Jan 09, 12 9:00 pm

GTXJim wrote:Have you driven a manual B body big block car, with manual brakes and steering, especially though London traffic, It's a bit of a work out, and the novelty kinda wears off after about an hour

Fair point Jim

No i havnt my charger is my first v8

Im sticking to auto but going reverse patten and 3500 stall

is this ok 440 68 charger street / strip ????

sorry

GTXJim · Post by **GTXJim** » Mon Jan 09, 12 9:56 pm

440 6 pax charger is a great first mope, reverse patten manual valve body is the way to go, 3500 stall might be a little high if you are going to do many street miles remember most your driving will be under 3500rpm

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Mon Jan 09, 12 11:06 pm

A lot also depends on the gears too

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Tue Jan 10, 12 8:42 am

Most of my big block driving was between 3000 and 4000 rpm.

The Giulietta we just bought is the first manualy shifted car we have had for over 12 years. 6 gears.

I can't believe that in this day and age we still have to manually shift gears on some cars. OK it is a slight improvement from a horse and cart. Or steam carriage. but not much.

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Tue Jan 10, 12 10:14 am

My best drive ever in a manual Mopar was........................?

A four speed 426-Hemi 67 Gtx, now thats a proper CAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Next best driver was my 383 four speed 70 Cuda.
Four speed E-bodies are the way to go, B-bodies are toooo big for the conjested roads of England, this once beautiful land, of minis and metros LoL!

Bacca

Blue · Post by **Blue** » Tue Jan 10, 12 10:17 am

Bloody hell Dave you'll be complaining about having to operate the steering wheel next! If you don't want to actually drive the thing you can always sit in the other side

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Tue Jan 10, 12 10:35 am

Blue wrote:Bloody hell Dave you'll be complaining about having to operate the steering wheel next! If you don't want to actually drive the thing you can always sit in the other side

Actually the truth is my biggest regret was not getting a Corvette with a manual box. That is one car that does really need it to get the full experience.

But for a daily driver in traffic you can't beat an auto.