4 speed overdrive or A999 automatic

[dodge71demon]

Planing an a body project for next winter.It will done for a daily driver as cheap as possible using a stock 318 with economy (MPG) in mind.I have a 4 speed a body overdrive and an A999 automatic transmission.Have everything to do the A999 will have to get all the clutch stuff bellhousing flywheel etc for the 4 speed OD I do have the clutch pedals.So with cost and used as a daily driver which would you do?

 

[chryslerfat]

Dont ask me because I prefer to shift myself. I say cars have 3 pedals and go-carts dont. lol

 

['64 Cuda]

You've already got the automatic so that will be the cheaper way to go. The OD setup will most likely get better mileage but you'll spend at least an extra $500 rounding up the bell housing, flywheel, clutcth & linkage, etc. to make it work if you have to piece everything together. If you could find a car with all of the clutch & bell housing stuff in a pick-a-part type salvage yard you might be able to get everything for maybe $125 or less. Then you'd just need a new clutch.

If it was me, I'd prefer the OD setup because I like to shift gears.

 

[dodge71demon]

You've already got the automatic so that will be the cheaper way to go. The OD setup will most likely get better mileage but you'll spend at least an extra $500 rounding up the bell housing, flywheel, clutcth & linkage, etc. to make it work if you have to piece everything together. If you could find a car with all of the clutch & bell housing stuff in a pick-a-part type salvage yard you might be able to get everything for maybe $125 or less. Then you'd just need a new clutch.

If it was me, I'd prefer the OD setup because I like to shift gears.

Yes I prefer shifting gears also but it comes down to $$$$$$$$$$$$$$ on this project I'm on the search for the clutch stuff mainly 5.125 hole bellhousing if someone has one let me know