Hey guys, new to the forum here just want to say thanks in advance for the help. I've got a question, or maybe looking for opinions, my current ride is the 1973 1110 4x4 in my sig with t-18 manual transmission. I've got a 1970 1110 parts truck with the bw 11 auto trans. I know the t18 is strong and trouble free but I really like the thought of the auto for around town driving, what's some advantages/ disadvantages to swapping in the auto in place of the manual? Trying to figure out how to upload pics, not having a lot of luck but will keep trying.
Manual to auto swap?
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Not looking at cost the borg unit was a good and strong unit but pretty hard to find someone to work on it plus it has a couple of quirks the torque flite doesn't have.
The torque flite is a very strong and pretty simple tranny. If I were going to switch it out I would spend the cash for a torque flite.
As ar as advantages around town it is great on the highway it is a toss up since you don't have to shift much and wheeling it is personal preference.
Cost wise unless you are a tranny expert a good rebuild will cost near a grand or even higher. A t-18 can be bought cheaper and a clutch requies dropping the tranny but then the same applies to an auto
The torque flite is a very strong and pretty simple tranny. If I were going to switch it out I would spend the cash for a torque flite.
As ar as advantages around town it is great on the highway it is a toss up since you don't have to shift much and wheeling it is personal preference.
Cost wise unless you are a tranny expert a good rebuild will cost near a grand or even higher. A t-18 can be bought cheaper and a clutch requies dropping the tranny but then the same applies to an auto
