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How do you convert a 1978 Chevy Camaro automatic to manual shift?

Step 1: Gather the necessary tools and parts

* A new manual transmission

* A clutch

* A flywheel

* A driveshaft

* A bell housing

* A shifter

* Transmission fluid

* Gear oil

* Various tools, including wrenches, sockets, screwdrivers, and pliers

Step 2: Remove the automatic transmission

* Drain the transmission fluid.

* Disconnect the transmission lines.

* Remove the driveshaft.

* Remove the bell housing bolts.

* Lower the transmission from the car.

Step 3: Install the flywheel

* Clean the flywheel mounting surface.

* Apply a thin coat of sealant to the flywheel mounting surface.

* Install the flywheel bolts and tighten them to the specified torque.

Step 4: Install the clutch

* Clean the clutch disc and pressure plate.

* Apply a thin coat of grease to the splines of the input shaft.

* Install the clutch disc on the input shaft.

* Install the pressure plate on the clutch disc.

* Tighten the clutch bolts to the specified torque.

Step 5: Install the transmission

* Clean the transmission mounting surfaces.

* Apply a thin coat of sealant to the transmission mounting surfaces.

* Install the transmission bolts and tighten them to the specified torque.

Step 6: Install the driveshaft

* Install the driveshaft and tighten the bolts to the specified torque.

Step 7: Install the shifter

* Remove the automatic shifter.

* Install the manual shifter.

* Adjust the shifter linkage.

Step 8: Fill the transmission with fluid

* Add the specified amount of transmission fluid to the transmission.

Step 9: Test the transmission

* Start the car and let it run for a few minutes.

* Shift the transmission through all of the gears.

* Make sure that the transmission shifts smoothly and that there are no leaks.