Hey everybody,
Brand new to this forum, and maybe slightly out of place (posting regarding my 99 Ram VAN, not pickup). Hoping I could get some advice. I have a 99 Ram Van 3.9 as stated above, and I want to swap a 5 speed manual trans for my 3 speed sluggomatic. I know this is an absurd project on such a vehicle and definitely not worth the time/financial input but I really like the van and use it as my work truck and would really like to make it manual.
Here's my inquiry: I know there is a manual option for the 3.9 Ram pickup. Would I be able to bolt that trans and flywheel straight to my 3.9, or would there be much more involved? Also would I have big problems with driveshaft length, rear trans mount, speedometer accuracy etc.? I already know I will have to cut a hole in the floor behind the doghouse for a floor shifter and deal with the clutch pedal/master cylinder placement. Any info, advice or previous experience anybody has on this would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for reading everybody!
Brand new to this forum, and maybe slightly out of place (posting regarding my 99 Ram VAN, not pickup). Hoping I could get some advice. I have a 99 Ram Van 3.9 as stated above, and I want to swap a 5 speed manual trans for my 3 speed sluggomatic. I know this is an absurd project on such a vehicle and definitely not worth the time/financial input but I really like the van and use it as my work truck and would really like to make it manual.
Here's my inquiry: I know there is a manual option for the 3.9 Ram pickup. Would I be able to bolt that trans and flywheel straight to my 3.9, or would there be much more involved? Also would I have big problems with driveshaft length, rear trans mount, speedometer accuracy etc.? I already know I will have to cut a hole in the floor behind the doghouse for a floor shifter and deal with the clutch pedal/master cylinder placement. Any info, advice or previous experience anybody has on this would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for reading everybody!
