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Automatic Manx
mackaymanx - July 11th, 2006 at 04:41 PM

Ok here is the start of my project, I'm not expecting this to be finished in a hurry but you have to start somewhere. So to start with I have this


http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m131/mackaymanx/P1000007b.jpg

And then we add this an EJ22+Type 3 Automatic


http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m131/mackaymanx/9b863baa.jpg

I think this might keep me busy:crazy:

baybuscamperkid - July 11th, 2006 at 05:13 PM

looks like a nice solid place to start :yes:

mackaymanx - July 11th, 2006 at 05:34 PM

I've 2 superbug pans and a '70 swingaxle pan so I'll get the best bits together to make up a spare pan with liftkit, bj frontend, irs and 2mm checkerplate pan halves. This will give me a base to set up the auto and ej22 on, and work out a subframe to support the engine and transmission.

koolkarmakombi - July 11th, 2006 at 06:32 PM

why the auto?
kkk

MickH - July 11th, 2006 at 06:48 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by koolkarmakombi
why the auto?
kkk


Because he can!!! Would lurve an Auto in mine!!!:tree:rudolf:rudolf

mackaymanx - July 11th, 2006 at 06:57 PM

I just like the idea. Plus I hate changing gears(arthritis) and I have 4 autos to play with.
The transmission can handle the power of an EJ22 and I think it will be so smooth when it's finished.

bugbrained - July 11th, 2006 at 09:19 PM

nice clean manx will go well with that setup :tu:

nbturbo - July 11th, 2006 at 10:30 PM

Go for it-a good idea.Not too far off from my Oval auto hitting the streets.If I can help you in any way-give me a yell.

mackaymanx - July 11th, 2006 at 10:48 PM

Sure will, thanks nb

pete wood - July 11th, 2006 at 11:12 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by mackaymanx
I just like the idea. Plus I hate changing gears...


Do you have a Smokey Dawson recliner to put in for the driver's seat too?:P

But seriously, I sometimes wonder whether I should have done this...AH what am I talking about! I love dumping the clutch in a patch of gravel. :thumb

mackaymanx - July 12th, 2006 at 12:58 PM

Ok, I've come across another conversion on shoptalkforum

http://www.shoptalkforums.com/viewtopic.php?p=722376#722376 

he's doing a volksrod project, I don't know yet if his conversion method will be suitable for my project but it's an interesting project.