Hi Guys,
Really enjoy reading your forum!
I’ve been working/gathering parts on my 77 Monza ‘Rolling Chassis’ project for a couple years now and am starting to put it together. This is an original 4 speed V8 hatchback that came without motor/trans (among a lot of other parts).
I now have correct bellhousing(including release arm, cover and cable assembly) plus the 10.5 clutch/153 tooth flywheel assembly your forum suggested) and all original shifter assembly for the Saginaw trans.
My plan is to use an original 1971 LT1 left over I had on a stand plus a M21 10 spline trans also shealved for years.
My concern now is the Torque Arm Set up (No attachment tabs on the Muncie for this) and reconfiguring shifter linkage of original Saginaw to the Muncie. I did acquire a TH350 tail shaft with the tabs after reading you could cut the tab section off and Tig Weld to Muncie Case. How about reconfigure to attaching Torque Arm to Cross Member? (I have a couple of extra Torque Arms to experiment with if needed plus have all the original TA arm to Trans Bracket Assembly).
Regarding shifter linkage, might it be better to change over to a standard hurst competition plus shifter setup. Have several of those laying around if that’s suggested.
Your help is greatly appreciated!
Bill