Can anyone verify that there was a different horsepower output for the Skylark
with the T-10 in 1962? Somewhere many years ago I read that if you had a
Skylark (doesn't work for Specials) and the 4 speed trans (not for autos)
there was a compression ratio increase and the combo was rated at 215 horse.
I've always assumed this to be true as this is the version of Skylark that my
mom has owned since she bought it used in 1964. If anyone is interested in
seeing a few pics of the car that I shot last summer, they're at
http://members.aol.com/seeverist/index.html
The navigation bar has a 1962 Skylark button. Just give it a click.
Steve
> The original four speed out of a 62 Skylark was a BorgWarner T-10. This
> tranny was originally designed for the Corvette. The version used in the
> Skylark has a unique cast aluminum output shaft housing and the output
shaft
> itself is the same as the Dualpath automatic. There should be an i.d.
> plate on the linkage cover. My Skylark T-10 has such a date. Enough for
> identification; I bought my T-10 in 1989 for $400 less bellhousing. Add
> at least another $150 for it.
> The four barrel engine complete (including flywheel) should go for about
> $200-350 depending upon condition.
> If you have the car that these parts came out of you may want to cut the
> larger transmission hump out of the floorpan, the pedal assembly and
> steering column. Also the lower gear ratio for the manual box is
desirable.
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