Options for my 71 comet?

Discussion in 'Transmissions' started by cardstars, Feb 13, 2009.

  1. cardstars

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    Hey guys,

    I'm sure this has been asked before, but I couldn't find it in any recent threads. I have a 1971 Comet GT that I am pulling the engine and tranny out of this spring. It has a 302 and 3 speed auto. I am wondering what my options are for manual transmissions? I am looking to get a healthy 375 hp out of the motor, so whats a sturdy manual tranny that will slip in with relative ease? I am still torn between if I want a 4 or 5 speed, so I figured I would see what my options are first for cost effectiveness (and ease of installation). Thanks for any info.
     
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    the easiest is a toploader 4 speed or 3 speed
     
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    Any link as to whats needed to convert? Thanks for the info
     

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