Make the swap. The big pieces are often the pedals, linkage and transmission mounts. However, the aftermarket has kept pace, and restoration specialists can offer complete clutch linkage kits for swapping a stick where an automatic once lived.
The additional width of the rat motor creates a small dilemma with the small block shaft. To make matters worse, the genuine part number and its many changeups has long since been discontinued. On a brighter note, the reproduction aftermarket has tooled up with an exact replacement that both fits and works.
Most parts dealers have a comprehensive big block clutch linkage kit available, and the pieces look and work just like the original see photos. What about the other bits and pieces? For the most part, the remaining components are generally available. Heavy-duty accessory hardware such as blow-proof bell housings and adjustable bell housing pivot balls are available, and so are clutch forks and neutral safety switch assemblies. What about pedals and the associated under-dash linkage?
Restoration companies come to the rescue here as well. Many automotive restoration parts dealers also offer a complete, stock replacement under-dash pedal assembly. To install them, the stock automatic pedal must be removed from the steering column support and the stick shift pieces installed. The automatic bits are replaced by the stick shift counterparts in reverse order. You can also buy brake pedal pads with the correct disc brake logo.
Some cars came with bright, stainless pedal trim. It stops the pad from sliding on the pedal. The nature of the vintage "X" bodies Novas as "the car for all people" proved to be more than influential in the transmission department. Because the basic vehicles were seen as anything from pedestrian econo-sedans to all-out racers, the availability of transmissions was prolific, to say the least.
And the same actually applied to the "F" bodied Camaro. Everything from the Powerglide to race-inspired "rock crusher" Muncies occupied the space under the floorboards.
Because of this, physically swapping gearboxes in a Nova or a Camaro is an easy task. Many non-stock combinations are possible. Examples include Powerglides behind big blocks, Muncies behind straight sixes, Turbo-hydro-backed V6s and a host of others. It was almost like Chevrolet engineers envisioned the whole swapping scheme: Chevy included a number of different cross members and a series of holes drilled into the front subframe just for this purpose.
Well, you have already got the answer. But, how to do it? To make it simpler, what you will need to convert transmission from manual to auto are:. It is necessary to reconfigure the entire drivetrain because the functions of an auto gearbox are completely different than a manual transmission. It makes complete sense because you are going to change the transmission type. You have to replace and modify a couple of other parts to fit the new gearbox into the car.
The body and engine wire harness have to be replaced if it is not compatible and cannot transmit signals and electrical power to the new transmission.
If the shift mechanism is floor-mounted, you have to either remove the floor panel or cut a hole in the carpet. You have to do the similar things to the column for a column-mounting mechanism. You may also have to replace components like a pump, torque converter, and a few others for the accommodation and smooth functioning of the new gearbox. The conversion is actually not a question of possibility but feasibility. You should go for it only if you have enough money and the enthusiasm for such experiments.
Otherwise, you will find a very large hole in your pocket after the end of the project. The possibility of finding an authorized service center for this job is almost out of the equation. Even if you find one, the exorbitant expenses will make selling the car and buying an automatic a cheaper option.
There are some parts that you cannot replace later because they come from manufacturers only. For example, there is no way to replace the ABS or anti-lock braking system with an aftermarket product. Most of the vehicles these days are smaller than their older counterparts.
They have the components of transmission and engine installed within a small place.
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