Re: Brewers Performance??

[Wakeman Massie <wakey@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Alex,

I've converted many Mopars to 4-speed and vice-versa.  Brewer's has been 
around and are reputable supplier, i've used them many times.  In fact I 
think Wayne's prices are lower than many newcomers to the game.  Not sure 
what kind of power you are running but if all you are needing is an 
18-spline box, the price should be manageable.  Wayne is also a big fan of / 
very familiar with the early cars.

As for the job itself - if you are adventurous enough to have the car on a 
rotisserie, you are easily capable of the conversion.  Repop metal shifter 
doghouses for the 62-5 cars have been available for a few years now and is 
the only cutting and welding you'll need to to.  Otherwise it's just 
swapping parts and with a factory manual (or even without) it is very 
straightforward.

The only sticking point will be if the crankshaft is drilled to accept a 
pilot bushing or not - if you are lucky, it will be.  If not, there are a 
few options but none of them are without their rubs....  I've heard of folks 
hand-drilling the crank but alignment is critical for the bushing or it will 
make "squawking" noises and put undue stress on the transmission.  The only 
sure way to get it right is to yank the crank and bring to the machine shop. 
Not expensive but awfully time consuming...

Hope this helps.

Wakeman

64 Dart post (driver)
62 Dart post (in resto)

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alex Ariemiea" <ajaremea@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, October 04, 2008 8:11 AM
Subject: Brewers Performance??




Has anyone converted their 62 dodge auto to a 4 speed with products from 
Brewers performance. They say they have the complete units for the 
conversion. I was wondering how hard of a project this is. I currently have 
the body on a rotesseary and doing the body work on the polara. Has anyone 
done one of these conversions before and how tuff is it. Just don't want to 
get in over my head. Thanks, Alex in Ohio
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