4 Speed, 4 Speed, 4 Speed!!!!! I have several early 62-65 Nova's (weight is 2,800-2,900 lbs) and have converted every single one of them from a powerglide to a manual. Used the Saginaw in one and the Monza 5 speed in another in back of a progression of stock to very modified 250's. Using a glide behind an L6, excpet maybe very specific racing applications, is probably one of the worst combinations ever made.
The added weight of the cast iron Saginaw compared to the glide is well worth the fun and zip factor of the 4 speed. In fact, after the weight of the converter, fluid and exteral cooler, I doubt there is a significant weight difference over the stick setup.
Dave
