282 linkage question. Same for W-body and J-body?

[digitaloutsider]

There's a 3.1/282 Crapalier at the yard, and I'm temped to go pull it, but I'd like to know if the shifter linkages are the same. I know the halfshafts are different, and I'll need the W-body clutch setup, but what about these linkages?

[brianteel]

you can not use the 282 trans unless it has the torque....the axles will hit the subframe. i thought about that....to my knowledge the linkage is the same though

[Canada]

The J and L 282 has different gearing than the W 282.

 

Getrag 282 2.8/3.1 (J and L)

1st 3.50

2nd 2.05

3rd 1.38

4th 0.94

5th 0.72

FDR 3.61

 

Getrag 282 2.8/3.1 (W)

1st 3.77

2nd 2.19

3rd 1.38

4th 1.03

5th 0.81

FDR 3.61

 

I don't know much about the W 282.....but the linkages (cables and bushings) on my 1991 284 are different than my roomates 1988 L 282.

[digitaloutsider]

Oh GM why must you torture me?