[FC] Transmission woes

Vern McIntosh corvanatics@corvair.org
Fri Nov 14 12:29:00 2003


If you can locate a '64-'65 FC 4-speed, it will be the beefed-up version but
with the earlier ratios.

Vern McIntosh
Bend, Oregon


Bill wrote,

> Charles,
>
> I have a 3.27 diff with 110 engine in my van. I also
> have the early four speed with the smaller input
> shaft.
> I drive my van differently than I do my Corsa and feel
> that the smaller input shaft presents no risk to me.
> Besides, the 61-63 four speed has a lower first gear,
> which helps low speed performance with the 3.27 diff.
> If you are not banging gears, you'll have no problems.
>
> My opinion.
> Good Luck,
> Bill