I may be swapping from T5 to 700r auto and was wondering if factory shifter can be installed without butchering trans tunnel. I want to be able to go back to manual if needed. Also what will be needed for shifter to function properly (neutral switch, back up lights, ignition lock)

Thanks Frank

 

With a little care a cover for the shifter hole and brackets to mount the automatic shifter could be made removable.

 

I have a late model Silverado and have thought about what the motor would be like in my third gen. However, I know I would grenade the T-5 with the torque that a Silverado motor would make. So I would have to take the tranny from the Silverado too (do they make them with sticks)? There is something sweet about a Camaro with a stick (it is in fact why I bought mine 18 years ago). Nothing like dropping the clutch at 4K. The 700R is a sweet auto but I am not sure what problem you are trying to solve. If it is miserable traffic like we have in DC, then get a beltway beater for those drives (it is probably cheaper) and make your runs at Buzz Creek on the weekend with your T-5. If your motor is too hot for your T-5, get a T-56. The swap is better documented and easier.

 

MJ,
Car will be used for street strip use and an auto is the only way to go to compete in bracket racing. My first car was a 1979 Z28 with a 4 speed...I got sick of the engine reving to hi on freeway and banging gears so that car got a 700r4 swap (this was back in 1989) Thanks for your input.

 

i have a 92 RS with the stock automatic, lil over 107,000 miles on it shifts beautifully. i wanna swap to a manual, so if you still need parts then PM me, swap meet or somethin

 

Cool! While I will always love my sticks, bracket racing at Buzz Creek or Manassas might be a good reason to do that Silverado swap. If I ever do, I'll start a new thread and post it here. Thanks!

 

I know this is an old post ,but did you ever do the trans swap? Im thinking of going to 700R4 in my 92,it has a 305

 

Swap is just about complete...have to remove pedels, hook up reverse lights and neutral safty switch.

 

Hey! I bought 1982 that was converted from stickshift to a 350 trans and Im wondering how to hook up reverse lights and NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH! I want to take my car to the track but I dont think they will let me race w/o one.

 

I cut a piece of original harness for neutral safety switch and reverse lights from donor car. That harness plugs into neutral switch on shifter. Then I ran wire from added harness to original neutral safety switch wire that was attached to clutch pedal. For reverse lights I ran wire from added harness from shifter to wire that plugged into transmission for reverse lights. Hope this all makes sense.
Frank

 

so you connect the to saftey switches together? one at the shifter and one at the pedal? and i need to run a wire from the reverse light connector on the transmission to the shifter? trying to igure this out.

thank you for your time.

 

That's correct

 

ok i am trying to decide which transmission 350 turbo or 700r4 which is most efficient and will be easier to install. my 90 camaro had a t5 in it and i am having to convert because the new owner cannot operate a stick. trying to find the best and easiest way.

Thanks so much for your help.

 

Go with the 700r4...you will need to change torque arm...5spd arm is longer