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Old 05-18-2011, 01:19 PM   #17 (permalink)
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If one turned up in the junkyard and I pulled it myself, I'd have it for about $130. But I'd need a different (and rare) transfer case, a hydraulic clutch setup and probably driveshafts as well. So probably $300-$500. And I'd only have a 30 day warranty. If I bought a 5-spd conversion "kit" from one of the transmission websites, it would cost thousands.

But it's still tempting if the parts show up. I'll be revving about 1000 RPM higher than the auto overdrive truck did at cruising speed. But that thing lugged so badly with the torque converter locked. It barely could maintain speed on flat ground. The overdrive with the 3.73 gears would be just about perfect.
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