I purchased a 01-03 SOHC hydraulic 3.94 for my ATX to MTX conversion.
During a visual inspection of the transmission, something popped out to me. On the longer of the two shift arms, there seems to be some sort of a counter weight, on the opposite end of the pivot point. I tried to test fit the drivers side motor mount bracket, and the "weight" seems to be in the way.
Also, the longer of the two arms seems to be shorter, then a stock 2gnt transmission. I don't mind it being shorter, as this will shorten the throws.
See pics attached: From the how-to:
My transmission:
Please excuse the dirt. I have yet to clean it.
Now, Can I just remove the counter weight by cutting it off to make room for the MM bracket? I do not have stock shifter arms to replace.
#8790, "RE: 2gnt vs neon shifter arms" In response to Reply # 10
It seems that I'm starting to collect transmissions. I now have 1 atx, 2 3.94's and 1 3.55.
The 3.55 has Marks old ERT retrofit installed. I decided to put this one in the car.
One thing to note, is that the arm I've been dealing with is shorter (from center to center) then the one on 3.55.
So I plan on seeing how it is with the current arm, then switch to the shorter one and measure the difference. Also, the 3.94 has the beefier case with the webbing on the back half, and the 3.55 doesn't. So I might gut the 3.94, have the case PC and put the 3.55 internals in it.
Btw, I did end up cutting the weight off and everything fits fine.
Outside of Corona: "That sucks, peace out..." (jamie walks away)... "Sweeet, what we doin?" -Zac Tim's garage (prior to motor install): "Im gonna smoke real quick, that way if you fuck up I am already nicotined up" -Tim
