I have a 1978 Chevy Custom Deluxe with a 250 inline 6 and I am wanting a 4 gear Transmission. The one that is on there now is a 3 gear transmission. I was wondering if there is another transmission that would fit the engine.
A 200 metric transmission is the same size as the t350 which is what your custom deluxe should have it is an automatic. It has the same bolt pattern to mount to the engine, but the cross-member will need to be moved forward and a longer drive-shaft installed. The biggest difference is the 200 has a lock up torque converter that allows the transmission to go into overdrive creating four gear. if it is a 3 speed manual, most GM transmission of that era, 1973-87', usually a muncie. You will be able to retain the vehicles bell-housing and clutch assembly. Hope this helps, Christopher
You have not factored in the cost of riding gear. Helmet $400 Boots $300 Heated jacket, gloves, riding pants, and controller $750 Rain jacket and pants $140 Heavy riding jacket $300 Medium weight riding jacket $200 Mesh riding jacket $150 Mesh riding pants $125 This is the cost of my riding gear. I can ride from freezing to high 90s. I can ride in colder temps, but am always fearful of slick roads. For a car I need a pair of sunglasses. I reside near Chicago IL so we are not blessed with fair weather for upwards of 8 months out of the years. Hence my investment in the Gerbing heated riding gear. Good Luck
If you are a novice rider you do not want to start on a 1000cc bike, apart from anything else the less cc the better fuel economy (generally). BMW make some 650cc bikes and they do have decent economy, again not really beginner’s bikes. Not only do smaller (less powerful) bikes offer better mpg, they are also cheaper to insure, service, buy parts for and are cheaper on tyres too. You can save money with whatever you drive/ride by avoiding buying new – depreciation is extremely painful on new bikes/cars.
Depends on your definition of economy. There are cars that get 40+ mpg AND carry 4 or 5 passengers AND a lot of other gear.
