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Originally Posted by garrett490
Thanks for the input guys. I'm really not dissatisfied with the way my car currently shifts. It's a 1982. Reason I'm asking is because I am rebuilding the engine at the moment and gearbox will be next. "While I am there" I would do all of the suggested gearbox mods.....but....based on the feedback there really aren't any. I'm surprised since everyone has there idea of what should be done to the engine while rebuilding it.
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If you are happy with how it shifts, there's no need to do anything.
If you want it to feel new, get it rebuilt by one of the recognized pros, even if that means shipping it across the country. Rebuild the whole thing, don't do the usual half-ass re-fresh, use quality parts (there are "OEM" parts that aren't as good) and use a reccomended lubricant.
While it's out, completely rebuild your shifter, shift linkage wear parts, your pedal cluster and consider putting a new clutch in it when it goes back together. Replace your clutch cable and learn how to propely adjust it. I define "new clutch" as all of the related parts, including a new flywheel.
Your choice...
JR