Corvette Question

[Black1]

Doofas a Saginaw 3 speed is a stick shift and I do believe they were an option, rare in a vette though, got one with OD and one without. The vette ones had a shorter tailshaft than the cars or trucks, full syncro also and gears that are as strong as a muncie 4 speed. The OD unit is a bit lighter duty and the kick down switch should be moved from under the gas peddle to the shifter ( like a splitter)so you can let off the gas during the kick down (or risk blowing the planetary gears in the OD), but, you can get 6 gears out of it by moving the switch.

Sounds too much like the stupid "4+3" trans they put in the C4. :dontknow:

 

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Sounds too much like the stupid "4+3" trans they put in the C4. :dontknow:

Nope Just rare in a Vette, but still used in many racing formats See pic below
http://images.google.com/imgres?img...=saginaw+3+speed+transmission&hl=en&sa=G&um=1

Corvette Saginaw 3 Three Speed TRANSMISSION Shop Service Manual $9.99 (early Trans not the all syncro)


This 13 page Saginaw Transmission informative service manual reprint measures 8 1/2 x 11 inches and has complete information on service operations as maintence and adjustments, repair, disassembly and assembly (complete rebuilding) and a trouble shooting section for the Corvette three speed Saginaw manual transmission. The same Saginaw transmission used on all the GM cars of the era, including the Camaro and Firebirds. very informative with illustrated easy to follow directions. All the information you need to completely overhaul this transmission yourself.


Scrowl down to find manuel and pics
http://images.google.com/imgres?img...=saginaw+3+speed+transmission&hl=en&sa=G&um=1

 

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You old timers are all the same. Old. :rock:

And look who is talking but will still know the good parts and what works

 

[Demon 8]

Not trying to thread jack but when changing our gears what kind of expertise do I need my mechanic to have to let him change my gears and get it right? I want to go to 4 88's but I am nervous that there is no one capable in my area. Thanks