'78 Camaro Z28 B-W ST10, TAPerformance flywheel, hydraulically actuated Centerforce II clutch, '69 Impala brake pedal/'66 Impala clutch pedal mounted to original brake pedal bracket, Hurst shifter. Shifts well, pulls hard. Check out the aftermarket tach I put into the original clock housing. Here's a test drive video on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yffL7mF8IfI
I started the pedal setup in early April, before I had the car out of winter storage. I didn't completely finish until mid-August with my other seasonal chores around the house. The hydraulic clutch actuation setup was the most time-consuming, with a couple two-week breathers required to regroup, rethink and redesign. Off the top of my head I'd say $1500 complete, but probably more. Been driving alot lately and haven't got around to totally receipts. I'll post an update when I do.
It sounds mean as heck!!!!All your limbs are in interaction with the machine,it's your call:3gears: .:bglasses:
That is only the second Riv. 4 speed conversion I have seen. The other was in a nailhead Riv. from Va. Nice job.
Coming from a guy that lives in a part of the world known for manual vehicles. Per capita there are far more manuals in Europe than there are in North America. Sounds like a guy that can't drive one. :laugh: Looks great! If I could keep my console, it would be something I'd consider!
Thanks to all for the compliments. It was an enjoyable project and a gas to run through the gears. I suppose the Netherlands contributor is just a Riviera purist. There are scores of original, factory-correct Rivs out there; that's just never been my direction. I prefer the challenge of upgrading and improving upon the basic great lines of the car. Other than just personally liking the feel of a big block manual trans car, another benefit was to free up the 40+ Hp previously used to operate the TH400. For my use, it is was a better choice than running full-length headers on the car.
Thant is just to COOL!!Steve is there anyway you could get a full length factory console to work?That would be BAD ASS. Tom
Nice job Steve. Looks and sounds great. Erik, if you ever drove a true stickshift musclecar you would understand the fascination. There really is nothing like it. A connection between you and the drivetrain. The vibration of the trans through the shifter. OK, I'll stop now.:laugh: Come on spring.:3gears:
