71 RR Manual Conversion Question

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Old 12-13-2011, 01:36 PM
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71 RR Manual Conversion Question

So I have a 1971 Road Runner that's a 3-speed column-shift auto as it sits. I'd like to convert it to a 5-speed manual on the floor... I've been browsing Tremec and American Powertrain for the conversion kits. The issue I'm running into is I have bench seats in it now, and the conversions call for bucket seats. Has anyone done this to a 71 b body with bench seats? Any advice on making it work? I'm kinda partial to the bench seats...

I've browsed the forums and ran some searches but haven't found anything...

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Dane
Old 12-13-2011, 04:26 PM
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They were offered from the factory with a bench seat and 4 speed, so I would think it would work. Have you contacted them ?? Their shifters are adjustable

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Old 12-13-2011, 08:45 PM
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Try Keisler Transmissions for their offering of a Tremic 5 speed for a Mopar.

http://www.keislerauto.com/Keisler_A...gineering.html
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