im looking at buying a camaro, around my area most of the good z 28s are all auto's. i've heard its not all that complicated to switch it over.. is this true or what goes into that, help greatly appreciated im looking forward to buying a camaro and getting started. third generation that is.

 

Welcome to TGO.

I think the reason you see most Z28's with auto tranny is because, if they are a 350ci car, that was the only option available. The 5speed (T5) won't hold up well to the power of the 350 motor, and thus GM never offered a 350/5sp option in these cars.

To swap to a 5 speed, you'll need the tranny of course, the crossmember, and the pedal assembly from a 5 speed car. You'll have to cut/drill holes in the firewall for the pedal assembly, etc. There's a ton of threads on here about it - use the feature.

You'll never be able to dog the T5 behind a 350 or anything bigger- it won't handle it. Many folks swap in a T56 6speed from a 1993 - 2002 F-body car - much stronger tranny, but more expensive swap. T-56 can handle alot more motor.

 

Welcome aboard thirdgen.org.

There is a tech article on the topic linked from the thirdgen.org homepage. The Transmission/Drivetrain forum would be a better place to search for info (moving there now).

 

I did it a few months back - In hindsight, it really wasn't that bad to do at all. Basic hand tools and some way to cut a hole for the shifter and the clutch master cylinder and you can do it.

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tran...y-t5-swap.html