RegalFan Posted May 3, 2005 Report Posted May 3, 2005 I have noticed that you guys seem to know your stuff so i have a question; I have an 88 buick regal and i would like to convert it to a manual transmission. The regal wasn't offered with anything but an automatic so (1) will the parts from a grand prix or other w-body bolt right up? (2) If they do how can i find out what years have interchangeable parts? Thanx for any input.
GP1138 Posted May 3, 2005 Report Posted May 3, 2005 Yes, yes, and SEARCH! This has been covered innumerable times.
RegalFan Posted May 3, 2005 Author Report Posted May 3, 2005 You have an ass load so how can I get some
jeremy Posted May 3, 2005 Report Posted May 3, 2005 http://www.w-body.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=27636
GP1138 Posted May 3, 2005 Report Posted May 3, 2005 \ said: You have an ass load so how can I get some You can start by being patient and not asking condescending questions. Don't Be A Dick.
pwmin Posted May 3, 2005 Report Posted May 3, 2005 ross is easy to get some from. maybe he just has no social skills.
rshissler Posted May 3, 2005 Report Posted May 3, 2005 yea im goin to be doin the trans for right after my 3.1 is done to my 88 Regal... If anyone cares
cutlsp Posted May 3, 2005 Report Posted May 3, 2005 \ said: yea im goin to be doin the trans for right after my 3.1 is done to my 88 Regal... If anyone cares you might want to do the tranny before you drop a 3.1 in your regal it would be much easier that way
88Regal Limited Posted May 4, 2005 Report Posted May 4, 2005 He probably did search, but only got other dickheads telling the poster to serch! Go easy he's new. From what I know, parts from any 5sp 88-94 W body will work, just need the mounts and linkage. Not sure about the tranny hump though....
digitaloutsider Posted May 4, 2005 Report Posted May 4, 2005 88-93*. You will need the 5-speed dogbone(s), clutch assembly, clutch master cylender, shift linkage, and ECM.
RegalFan Posted May 4, 2005 Author Report Posted May 4, 2005 Thank you digitaloutsider that is for not being an asshole and actually answering my question.
RegalFan Posted May 4, 2005 Author Report Posted May 4, 2005 Yeah i may just be paranoid but my tranny has 170,000 miles on it and i don't want it to go out on me and i would love for it to have a manual transmission so i figured i would go ahead and make the swap. Ive been saving and checking prices on rebuilt autos and i figured the swap wouldn't be a lot of difference in price.
jeremy Posted May 4, 2005 Report Posted May 4, 2005 \ said: Thank you digitaloutsider that is for not being an asshole and actually answering my question. For starters, you can refrain from calling people assholes.....it is not a very good way to make friends and get people to help you.......people didn't answer your question because it gets old answering the same question 500 times because someone (usually a newbie) is either too lazy or too ignorant to use the Search feature of this site. The Search button is there for a reason, not just for looks. Once you search and find the information that you need, if you run into a specific problem/issue please feel free to post/ask about it, but asking for general information about this swap has been done numerous times.
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