Re: Serpentine Belt Conversion
Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2014 6:09 am
It looks like I may have to hold off on the B&M shifter. The fixed throw of the cable is not easily matched to the shift lever on the transmission - complicated by the lack of a full straight path for mounting due to the part of the housing required for the drive chain (link-belt, if you prefer) getting in the way.
I will need to spend some time determining what angle and what bracket configuration will work and I need to get the motor back into the car by next weekend (not the upcoming weekend).
I have a friend that has a TH-425 Switch Pitch I will be trading a cam and lifters for so can use that as the development mule while the current trans is in the car.
The price of bleeding edge modifications to a car that is not very common. While we have many benefits of not having a Chevelle, Mustang or Camaro, we do pay a price in other ways. I was watching a car show last night where a guy bought a '68 Camaro for $12,500. My car was in far better condition when I bought it for $3,250. I can live with the issues that arise from an uncommon car.
Especially when I see the reaction of people when the not only see a Toronado only to realize it is also a Hot Rod. Priceless indeed!
I will need to spend some time determining what angle and what bracket configuration will work and I need to get the motor back into the car by next weekend (not the upcoming weekend).
I have a friend that has a TH-425 Switch Pitch I will be trading a cam and lifters for so can use that as the development mule while the current trans is in the car.
The price of bleeding edge modifications to a car that is not very common. While we have many benefits of not having a Chevelle, Mustang or Camaro, we do pay a price in other ways. I was watching a car show last night where a guy bought a '68 Camaro for $12,500. My car was in far better condition when I bought it for $3,250. I can live with the issues that arise from an uncommon car.
Especially when I see the reaction of people when the not only see a Toronado only to realize it is also a Hot Rod. Priceless indeed!