AR5 Swap in Detail

The purpose of this write up is to shed light on the AR5 as a viable options for not only all LS applications but specifically in the third generation Camaro/Firebird. I swapped my 1989 Chevrolet Camaro Iroc-z with a 5.3 liter LS1 truck motor over the weekend and almost instantly blew up my 700R4 transmission. This point seemed like a good time to swap the car to manual, but I was overwhelmed when I looked at the price of swapping T56 or TKX transmissions into the car. As a college student it was tough to even come up with enough money to LS swap it in the first place and then I was stuck with a LS swapped, transmission-less Camaro. This is where my hunt for a cheap manual transmission swap started. The AR5 came across my radar and I was sold instantly, and the rest is history.

I have laid out most of the information that you will need in order to make this decision in the attached pdf. I'm hoping there are no issues with viewing the full write up. I have been driving my LS1/AR5 swapped Camaro for a couple months now with no major issues, and it has been a great time. Drivability relating to the gear ratios is good in my opinion. I have been putting 360 WHP down through the trans and it has kept up with no problem. I am about 700 miles into the swap and loving it!

Feel free to ask any questions

 

Here is an updated Write up!!

 

Thank you. This is a great option.