Does any transmission hookup to any motor? I have a 396 and want to put a standard transmission
some,most manual transmissions in any rear wheel auto is called a t5 used by all makers.but boltholes are different.
ever drive a car with manual trans? same thing with motorcycle. up shifting: from 1st gear, gas it up until reasonably higher rpm than 1k rpm, than shift up to 2nd gear. it doesnt always have to reach highest rpm to upshift. to be more economical, mid rpm should do fine. how to know when to upshift is when you hear the engine sound gets louder, but that's if you're around 1st and before the top gear. downshift when slowing down while braking? this is what i normally do, brake first, rpm drops then shift down from, say, 4th to 3rd, this is also called engine braking. dont release the clutch lever too quick coz he rear wheel could spin.
You will learn when to shift by listening to the sound of your engine.you can tell when it's revving too high. When slowing down you will down shift more than you will use your brakes. This all comes with experience while riding. I suggest attending a motorcycle riding school in your area to become familiar with riding techniques.
Simple answer no, there are many calculations and factors when building and designing engines and transmissions. Most are not compatible.
Generally, all G.M. products, are pretty good, in that respect, however, the Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Buick, and, the Cadilliac bolt patterns, are just different enough, so they won't hook up. to each other. If you were going te route, of a automatic transmission, you would want to get a universial transmission. Which, as the name implies, has different bolt patterns, for the different G.M. cars. But, as in your case, wanting to install a standered transmission, you would be best, trying to find another vehicle, with a 396, and, a standered transmission, so you can see how everything is hooked up. Furthermore, you will need the parts, from the donor vehicle, such as the clutch and pressure plate, and, you may even have to swap flywheels, as well. Also, you will need the clutch pedal, brake pedal, and, any other related items, required, to complete the standered transmission installation. It can be done. It just takes some time, and, patience.
