Auto to Manual swap help
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From: MI
Car: 1984 Z28
Engine: 355
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: stock
Auto to Manual swap help
Im looking to put an manual trans in my 84 Z28. i want to know what trans (t5?), how much work, and how much it will cost me once its all done. and how much a center council will be. thanks
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From: Newark, DE
Car: '86 Camaro, '02 WRX, '87 K5, '67
Engine: 350 TPI, 2.0turbo, 383 in the works, 289-4BBL, 232, A-head 4-cylinder
Transmission: T56, 5-speed, 700R4, C4, T176, semi-auto 2-speed
Axle/Gears: 3.73, 3.90, 4.88, 3.55, 3.54, 7.00
Re: Auto to Manual swap help
The T5 is the most cost effective swap. Figure on $1,000 - $1,500 for a trans, bellhousing, pedals, hydraulics, crossmember, TA mount, flywheel, clutch, etc. Get a WC T5 if at all possiboe as they are stronger.
A Tremec 3550, TKO, TK500, or TK600 is also an option. You still need all the T5 stuff, but the trans is a bit more costly. This'll up the cost to more like $2,500-$3,000
A T56 from an LT1 ('93-'97) F-body is also an option. Cost is going to be $2,000-$5,000 depending on how many junkyard parts you reuse. You need a custom crossmember too (SPD and Spohn have them).
The center console is the same between stick and auto, just the shift plate is different. A new stick plate is like $60 from Year One or GM.
A Tremec 3550, TKO, TK500, or TK600 is also an option. You still need all the T5 stuff, but the trans is a bit more costly. This'll up the cost to more like $2,500-$3,000
A T56 from an LT1 ('93-'97) F-body is also an option. Cost is going to be $2,000-$5,000 depending on how many junkyard parts you reuse. You need a custom crossmember too (SPD and Spohn have them).
The center console is the same between stick and auto, just the shift plate is different. A new stick plate is like $60 from Year One or GM.
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