Automatic Transmission that mates up with an Olds 215
Hi guys, newbie here. I have a 59 MGA with a Olds 215. It's got the original Slim Jim model 5 thats shitting the bed. I would normally go T-5 and be done with it, but I have Parkinson's and at some point in the future I won't be able to use my clutch leg to shift. So I was looking for a better, newer auto tranny to mate up to the 215. Any suggestions? Thanks Ed
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joe_padavano Joseph Padavano Northern Virginia (157 posts) Registered: 02/15/2010 03:49PM Main British Car: 1962 F-85 Deluxe wagon 215 Olds |
Re: Automatic Transmission that mates up with an Olds 215
The only automatics that are true bolt-ups are the 61-63 Olds RH5 that you have, the 61-63 Buick two speed Dynaflow, and the Rover automatics. D&D sells an adapter plate kit to allow you to bolt up modern GM transmissions. If space is limited, I suggest the unloved TH200 three speed. This is the smallest modern RWD GM automatic. It actually fits in the 61-63 cars without floorpan mods. Yeah, it's weak but behind a relatively stock 215 in a lightweight car, it's fine. Anything else (TH350, 200-4R, etc) is much larger and will typically require floorpan mods. Yeah, I realize you have an MGA. I suspect that's got an even tighter tunnel than the 61-63 Y-body cars.
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Re: Automatic Transmission that mates up with an Olds 215
Joe thanks for your help. The tunnel and floorpan had already been modified years ago when this frankenstein was first built. If I didn't have parkinson's I'd be putting a T-5, but it is what it is. Thanks again
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Sidecardoug Doug Rowe Northern Nevada (51 posts) Registered: 07/04/2012 05:09PM Main British Car: 1969 TR-6 Ford 302 |
Re: Automatic Transmission that mates up with an Olds 215
I have seen some mods done using Japanese auto trannies - I believe Jeep may have used some of them at one point. ( Aisin ? ) The mods you would want would most likely be to fit a Rover V8, which is the BOP
( Buick Olds Pontiac ) 215 V8, sold to Rover before the Arab oil embargo - GM tried to buy the rights back, Rover said " No, thank you very much." To the best of my knowledge, any trans that will bolt up to the Rover (Land Rover ) V8 up until 2004 will work with your engine block. Advance Adapters may offer some solutions- I have seen other offerings on this site for this engine, but do not recall where at this time. |
roverman Art Gertz Winchester, CA. (3188 posts) Registered: 04/24/2009 11:02AM Main British Car: 74' Jensen Healy, 79 Huff. GT 1, 74 MGB Lotus 907,2L |
Re: Automatic Transmission that mates up with an Olds 215
I like AW4,(Jeep 4L., etc./etc.) Pre computer,(has kick-down cable). I have 2 raw cast BH's. to mate with 25/RV8. Need to finish machine. Art.
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roverman Art Gertz Winchester, CA. (3188 posts) Registered: 04/24/2009 11:02AM Main British Car: 74' Jensen Healy, 79 Huff. GT 1, 74 MGB Lotus 907,2L |
Re: Automatic Transmission that mates up with an Olds 215
How many on this forum might be interested in the AW4/A3-40, pre-computer, 3spd. w. OD. and lock-up, direct fit RV8 and Buick V6 ? This in LBC's and 61-63 little Buicks and Olds. Art.
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roverman Art Gertz Winchester, CA. (3188 posts) Registered: 04/24/2009 11:02AM Main British Car: 74' Jensen Healy, 79 Huff. GT 1, 74 MGB Lotus 907,2L |
Re: Automatic Transmission that mates up with an Olds 215
Hello ? I'm just finishing the machining of BH # 00001. I'll likely mock-up AW4 and 215 bare block in my 74 MGB roadster,(tunnel clearance). Art.
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MGBV8 Carl Floyd Kingsport, TN (4512 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 11:32PM Main British Car: 1979 MGB Buick 215 |
Re: Automatic Transmission that mates up with an Olds 215
I am not ready to give up my T-5, Art. We do look forward to hearing more about your project!
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roverman Art Gertz Winchester, CA. (3188 posts) Registered: 04/24/2009 11:02AM Main British Car: 74' Jensen Healy, 79 Huff. GT 1, 74 MGB Lotus 907,2L |
Re: Automatic Transmission that mates up with an Olds 215
Yes Carl, I get it. "Some" want the LBC experience and never were or are no longer comfortable with manual shifting. I have no plans to make this auto, paddle shifted. Onward, Art.
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