Building a hybrid transaxle

[GLHS592]

I sold the 520 out of my Shelby Charger nearly a year ago. I'm itching to get the engine and a transaxle back in the car. I have a 520, a 555, and an OBX lsd sitting here waiting.

I've looked into having Cliff build one, but shipping would kill me. I've also had very little luck finding somebody around me that will fool with a manual tranny. How hard is it to rebuild a transaxle with a FSM? Any tips or suggestions would be appreciated.

[BadAssPerformance]

Are you looking to rebuild or just build a hybrid and freshen up? If the A555 was in good working order, I would vote the later and way less to do...

Step 1, make sure the A555 and A520 are of the same '87-'88 or '89 vintage. because of this

http://www.turbo-mopar.com/forums/vb...e&articleid=80

Then read the KC articels about hybrids and OBX

http://www.turbo-mopar.com/forums/vb...e&articleid=61
http://www.turbo-mopar.com/forums/vb...e&articleid=63
http://www.turbo-mopar.com/forums/vb...e&articleid=43

and with the FSM and some tools like snap ring pliers, dial indicator, etc, you should be good to go!

[86Shelby]

Yes, it's definitely doable with the FSM. Kevin, are you comfortable assembling an engine and knowing that you did it right? If so a 555/520 should not be a problem. Just keep track of the pieces and bolts as you take it apart and you'll be good to go. I would say the toughest part about it all is removing and installing the gearset since the shift rails & everything come out at once...gotta find just the right position and then they slip right out.

[spoolinhard]

Yes, it's definitely doable with the FSM. Kevin, are you comfortable assembling an engine and knowing that you did it right? If so a 555/520 should not be a problem. Just keep track of the pieces and bolts as you take it apart and you'll be good to go. I would say the toughest part about it all is removing and installing the gearset since the shift rails & everything come out at once...gotta find just the right position and then they slip right out.

....and they go back in even worse!