How do you swap a manual tranny into an auto tranny fbody. Everyone talks down on an automatic sports car but i like it. Why not to swap your cars transmission, diy and car repair with scotty kilmer. I just put this video together to show the conversion. Automatic to manual transmission conversion tutorial video. Welcome to the camaro5 chevy camaro forum camaro zl1, ss and v6 forums camaro5.
Since the automatic and manual fifthgen use the same operating system, a simple transmission segment swap would get us back in businessall without having to make a lot of changes to the computer programming. This is due to the debut of the allnew 10r80 10speed automatic transmission, new to the mustang for the 2018 model year. Camaro firebird 9802 ls1 6 speed t56 transmission changeover kit, comes with everything needed to change your automatic to a 6 speed, used, shipping is not included, call or email for freight shipping costs, freight shipping is to be paid by customer to freight company upon delivery. The camaros automatic transmission, on the other hand, has eight speeds and is estimated to get 25 mpg in mixed driving an 8.
Before you buy a 19962002 pontiac trans am ws6, heres. Heartbeat city stocks a full line of nos camaro parts, rare camaro parts. How to use this manual many people read their owners manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. Camaro5 chevy camaro forum camaro zl1, ss and v6 forums. If you really want a manual transmission car, then it would be better to just buy one somewhere. Chevrolet performance has worked to make the mostpopular performance parts from the hottest models available to all camaro enthusiasts, giving camaro v6 and ss owners the tools to build strong pulling, hardercornering and quickerstopping. The 20 copo camaro is a limited production variant of the camaro factory dragracing cars designed for nhra stock eliminator classes, with a new manual or powerglide automatic transmission and a choice of 3 engines a 350cubicinch engine rated at 325 hp 242 kw, a 396cubicinch engine rated at 375 hp 280 kw or a 427cubicinch engine. The 1980 factory service manual also shows that there are a couple of minor differences in the steering columns for the auto and manual, but im not too concerned with this at the moment either. Getting a 2010 v8 camaro ss, im just not sure on whether of getting an automatic or a manual, manual would be cool at first but i think get annoying over time and especially in traffic and trying to multitask. On a reardrive vehicle, the drive shaft may also need to be replaced. This is a discussion on 2002 vs 2010 camaro within the camaro ss forums, part of the vehicle specific category. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Camarofirebird 9802 ls1 6 speed t56 transmission changeover kit, comes with everything needed to change your automatic to a 6 speed, used, shipping is not included, call or email for freight shipping costs, freight shipping is to be paid by customer to freight company upon delivery. How to swap a manual tranny into an auto tranny fbody.
Mustang automatic vs manual transmissions cj pony parts. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Come find a great deal on used 2002 chevrolet camaros in your area today. Be sure to call or email us for any of your fbody needs. In 2007, my son cale wanted to convert his 79 rs camaro from a automatic to a manual transmission. Both are also lighter than both the 4l60e and 4l80e by a good 35 to 100 pounds. The brake pedal for the automatic will need to be replaced with a complete manual brake and clutch installation. A sixspeed manual or a fourspeed automatic transmission was available with either engine. Take a look at another look at the 2002 chevrolet camaro ss and 2001 ford svt mustang cobra comparison brought to you by the automotive experts at motor trend. Our remanufactured heavy duty nv4500s are 5speed constant mesh manual transmissions, all gear ranges including reverse are synchronized its a top loader with a cast iron case and an aluminum shift cover also comes with an aluminum bell housing for conversion.
If you do this, it will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. Automatic to 4 spd conversions 1967, 1968, 1969 camaro parts. Thes transmissions have updated main shafts, 5th gear and 5th gear nut. Truecar has over 1,453,681 listings nationwide, updated daily. To see if the swap is as easy as promised, we watched as gearstars technicians went to work on the companys 2000 camaro ss. Pilot bushing new flywheel new or used clutch disc new pressure plate new release bearing new bellhousing. Installing a goodmark sheetmetal kit to make a 2002 chevy camaro look like a 1969 chevy camaro. Sure, everybody knows the difference between a manual and automatic transmission, but do you know the differences between the myriad gearboxes that have seen duty behind the venerable ls1.
The gen 5 camaro offers great performance capability, with special models including the 1le, zl1 and z28 earning the label of legendary. View and download chevrolet 2002 camaro owners manual online. Camarofirebird 9802 ls1 6 speed conversion complete. This article applies to the camaro and firebird 19902002. After owning a 2002 trans am ws6 with an automatic trans which i first upgraded to a 3200rpm stall torque converter and then to a 4400rpm stall torque converter and a built auto trans, and then moving to a 2002 camaro 6speed with a built trans and aftermarket clutch, i can defintiely say this. What i want to know is 1 what transmission came stock in this year model. It was introduced on an updated fbody platform, but would retain the same characteristic since the firstgenerations introduction back in 1967. Automatic 4l60e to manual t56 swap basic questions. Pressure regulator spring, orings 2, large ratio boost assembly. Even the new frontwheeldrive honda civic type r will dust them to 60 mph. Can anyone post a list of what parts i need or give me a site address with them.
This is due to the debut of the 10r80 10speed automatic transmission, new to the mustang for the 2018 model year. Bmr camaro firebird 93 2002 transmission conversion. Remanufactured heavy duty nv4500s 5speed constant mesh. Many questions have been asked if a manual transmission can be installed into an a4 fbody. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above.
A separate bell housing, clutch mechanism and hydraulic or manual clutch mechanism. Weighing just under 3500 pounds, these ws6 birds were fast for their day, but theyll get smoked by any modern muscle car, including a base mustang gt or camaro ss. Also, for 1980, the console is different for the manual and auto trans. The fourthgeneration chevrolet camaro is a pony car that was produced by american automobile manufacturer general motors for the 1993 through 2002 model years. Back in 2007 my son cale wanted to convert his 79 rs camaro from a automatic to a manual transmission. Located in easley, sc, we ship worldwide and also have a store front for local customers. Pilot bushing n flywheel s clutch disc n pressure plate n release bearing n bellhousing wrelease fork from an fbody s transmission from an fbody s either hydraulic or manual release mechanism s clutchbrake. Most camaros from the factory had an automatic, so finding one with a manual is going to be tough to find. Fbody auto transmission to manual transmission swap. After owning a 2002 trans am ws6 with an automatic trans which i first upgraded to a 3200rpm stall torque converter and then to a 4400rpm stall torque converter and a built auto trans, and then moving to a 2002 camaro 6speed with a built trans and aftermarket clutch, i. Once the manual transmission conversion was complete, we slid the. This position locks your steering wheel, ignition and automatic transmission.