<VV> [FC] Saginaw 4-spd in Greenbrier

[jvhroberts at aol.com]

 The FC gearboxes have MUCH shorter 1st, 2nd, and 3rd ratios. 

 

John Roberts
 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Eric Lucas <ericlucas at hotmail.com>
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Sent: Tue, Nov 27, 2012 3:46 pm
Subject: Re: <VV> [FC] Saginaw 4-spd in Greenbrier



So it seems the consensus is emerging that a 64-65 4-spd transaxle is the best 
setup. Are the 4-spd ratios unique to the FC or the same as the cars?

Eric in Indiana
 

> From: chsadek at comcast.net
> To: corvanatics at corvair.org; virtualvairs at corvair.org
> Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2012 15:20:33 -0500
> Subject: Re: <VV> [FC] Saginaw 4-spd in Greenbrier
> 
> If, by Saginaw you mean the late model transmission (66-69), it is longer 
> than the others. It has six bolts that attach it to the differential so one 
> would need a diff, too. Holes between trans and diff may be different from 
> earlier to later, as well. Now, if you have room - I can't recall on an FC - 
> and can fabricate a front bracket/crossmember and shorten the shift rod from 
> up front, and it doesn't interfere with anything, then I suppose it could be 
> done. Now the question is why? The earlier trans offered some better FC 
> appropriate ratios, fits with only the cross member/mounting bracket mods or 
> fabrication, AND shifts smoother.
> 
> Chuck S
> (I have a '64 4 spd trans/diff to replace my 3 spd combo. for my FC project)
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Eric Lucas" <ericlucas at hotmail.com>
> 
> 
> >
> > I am considering this for my resto-mod project. Would appreciate any 
> > comments about if this is possible and/or worthwhile. I know the front 
> > crossmember is unique on the FC 4-spd but not sure if the Saginaw is 
> > useable.
> >
> > Thanks in advance.
> >
> > Eric in Indiana
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