3 speed to 4 speed swap
Hello. I recently purchased a 1966 Le Mans convertible. Pretty much stock. Has 3 speed and 326. Previous owner put a 2 barrel holley, new air cleaner, sway bar, and dual exhaust.
I am new to the hobby, not very experienced with working on cars but am fairly handy and willing to learn or pay for what I don’t want to learn/do(I am 51 so more strenuous stuff I will pay for)
I love the car. Engine runs great. I don’t really enjoy how sluggish the car is getting going. I have had a few manual cars in the past and this car feels like a dog getting going. First to second and second to third are fine. A few people at cars n coffee as well as reading some posts on here recommended going to a M20 4 speed to get more response from 1st gear.
So is it a direct swap or are there modifications that need to be done(like driveline length, etc)
Is this worth the time/cost? Any other suggestions?
I want the car to be a cruiser. I drive it 5-6 times a week and have no interest in lighting up the tires.
Sorry for the long post and if you made it this far thanks for reading my rambling!
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