4 Speed top loader [Archive] - Four Eyed Forums

Smiley84

05-17-2005, 05:14 PM

Ok guys quick question, does anyone know if a 4 speed top loader will fit in my 4banger (1984 notchback) and i mean both physically fit and work right. will i have to modify the driveshaft or flywheel.

Zap's 85 GT

05-17-2005, 05:42 PM

Yes it is possible but it isnt very pretty.

http://www.davidkeetoploaders.com/conversions.htm

I'd think it would be better to sell the toploader and use the money to install a T-5.

makemeknowit

05-17-2005, 05:51 PM

I was considering a proshifted toploader for my car. I like the option of being able to use an inline shifter for some hardcore gear banging and no missed shifts.

Smiley84

05-17-2005, 05:57 PM

The Bellhousing seems like it would bolt up the only problem i can see is that the shifter is too far forward. I know that the tranny came outta a bronco and its a shame to not use it I got it for free and it was rebuilt and used for 2 weeks b4 the truck it was in was burned.

Smiley84

05-17-2005, 11:31 PM

Anyone know if the combo will work???

coupe66

05-20-2005, 11:41 PM

Your better off selling that trans and if you still want to go with a toploader get one from a early mustang 66-69 ,it will come out closer to the hole than the one you have now .. And for the guy that was thinking abought a Liberty Proshift toploader ,I use one in my 1966 mustang coupe with a 5.0 motor with a 9 inch rear and a vertigate shifter and it works great the best trans I have used for dragracing and tough as hell . Have not missed a shift yet . Car runs 11.48 on a 75 shot . I have meet David Kee and he really knows his stuff give him a call . :D Robert