northguy Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 A huge thanks to Snowman for his help and expertise this weekend as we (mostly Kelly) installed a 5spd d/r, new 1 piece driveshaft and LSD in my 83 Brat. I still have to figure out some linkage anomolies but it seems to work well. Thanks again Kelly. I couldn't have done it without your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 I'm so glad to hear that it's working out well. I was a bit nervous jumping into the project as well, but it seems that everything fit together without too much trouble. Now we just need to get started on an EJ conversion.... . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganM Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 Awsome !_! How much did that custom drive shaft set you back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northguy Posted April 4, 2005 Author Share Posted April 4, 2005 Awsome !_! How much did that custom drive shaft set you back? Local shop did it for $130. It is much better than trying to weld in the carrier bearing on the ea82 2 piece shaft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bratsrus1 Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 Hey Matt This is Jerry, i would like to know how you like the 5 speed in your brat? People want to know also was the 5 speed kit EZ to install? Let me know Thanks Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northguy Posted April 5, 2005 Author Share Posted April 5, 2005 Jerry, the 5 speed is a major improvement, and the shift kit went in pretty slick. We had to make a couple of minor modifications but other than that, things went smoothly. I put one of the shifter linkages in backwards and it hit the driveline in 5th gear, but that was an easy remedy. It looks completely stock. Too sweet, Jerry. Thyanks again. Definitely worth the little extra you charge to have the end result look as good as your kit makes my Brat look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted April 5, 2005 Share Posted April 5, 2005 It was backwards? Doh!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboSPFI Posted July 10, 2005 Share Posted July 10, 2005 I'll be doing an EJ22 conversion soon.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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