C5 auto to manual swap

I cant pass up on this s4, too good of a deal and its too beautiful. You will need the c5 torque converter and the c5 flexplate. The company redesigned the fuel injection system to add five horsepower to the engines output for a total of 350 at 5,600 rpm and 360 footpounds at 4,400 rpm. Jun 30, 2010 ls swaps can get pretty pricey, but we found an article written by meanyellowz on ls1tech, that tells you how to do a lsx swap for cheap. Since every ls engine swap is a little different and there are lot of choices to be made, you can use this guide as a reference for ideas and part numbers as you move through the process. First you will need to disassemble the torque tube, to do so just follow these steps. In addition to the manual swap, the owner also added bigger turbos. Anyone who has done the manual to auto swap please chime in here.

The auto has been fun in some respects however the overall driving experience is missing a gear changer and one specific pedal. Ford ranger transmission swap options the ranger station. The c4 direct clutch can be easily built up with 5 disks, so ive never had much need to search for the c5 direct drum. Auto to manual trans how to guide mustang forums at.

We bought the vette from the salvage auction and it had minor damage as the bumper cover was torn off and the corner of the hood was cracked. I would check on ebay or some vette savlage yards and get everything you will need to do the swap. If you have a auto y7 and swap to a 5spd y7, it keeps the same manifold setup and iacv setup. There is a small bracket that needs to be welded to the frame or now there is a bolt on bracket. You can also get a c5 bellhousing from any mid 80s 2. The c5generation rs6 sold in the early 2000s uses a. May 29, 2017 rs6 c5 manual conversion rs6 c5 manual conversion. The bell housing is also deeper because of the twin disk clutch in the zr1. What parts do i need and what other transmissions will be bolt onplug n play any other tips etc are appreciated. In general, on a rear wheel drive vehicle, swapping out the auto for a stock style manual isnt terrible. What, besides the trans and shifter, will i need from another gto in order to get this to work out. I shouldve done more research on the auto and bought into the going nowhere fast saying. Check out the first c5 chevrolet corvette with a 4l80e transmission swap.

So an auto is not going to need as steep gears as a manual. Ls swaps can get pretty pricey, but we found an article written by meanyellowz on ls1tech, that tells you how to do a lsx swap for cheap. My 2003 audi c5 rs6 with an 01e manual transmission. Swap citroen c5 in mansfield, nottinghamshire gumtree. We offer powerglide, th400 and 4l80e conversions that. Purchased one for a manual and plan on removing the the old one for the auto and the tcm. Automatic to 6speed transaxle conversion kit for the porsche 928. Its not completely necessary to repin the iacv and get a new manifold. The manual transmission provides a more sportscar experience, and acceleration is. On a reardrive vehicle, the drive shaft may also need to be replaced.

Whether youre maintaining your shark corvette or completing a full restoration, our selection of c3 corvette shifter and transmission parts is unsurpassed. While you cant easily turn a manual transmission in a car into an automatic. Audi a6 tip to 6 speed transmission conversion swap kit. A6 s6 c5 platform discussion c5 auto to manual swap. Install the shift lever on the transmission by putting the nut on the shaft end and tightening it with a wrench. Stacey helps a corvette owner decided what transmission kit to use on his project. Its a dark blue rs6 thats had its automatic replaced with a sixspeed manual transmission. Hey guys iv decided to go with getting a rs6 c5 but to buy one with a damaged gearbox and go for a manual conversion. You will need the peddle assembley, linkage, zbar, bell housing,flywheel, clutch fork, tranyduh. Is it possible to convert a car with a manual transmission to an.

The 6speed is from a corvette c5 z06 and was done by 928ms. Auto to manual swap im about to do a 4r70w to t3650 swap. This is a discussion on auto to manual swap within the drivetrain forums, part of the lsx technical help section category. Now that i have two other vehicles, the vette is pretty much a toy, and i. Apr 04, 2019 my 2003 audi c5 rs6 with an 01e manual transmission. Oct 01, 2018 how to do a auto to manual swap on a c5 corvette. In that time, hes also contributed to autoweek, the drive, and scale auto magazine. But again, ford gave the option of 2 rear end ratios for different types of driving. Now my question to you is, how complicated is the auto to manual swap in the c5. Manual to auto tracy performance corvette sales, parts and. Look at this 1995 chevrolet corvette coupe that is equipped with a prototype ohv v8, chevrolet lt4 engine and a rpo mn6 sixspeed manual.

Putting on a clutch instead of the auto flexplate is probably the easist part of the whole swap. Frpp aluminum driveshaft with correct yoke ram hdx clutch kit ford pilot bearing oem clutch fork kit clutch cable, firewall adjuster, quadrant oem cobra manual pedal box spec aluminum. If you had any other gm performance car id say go for it. With your hand, put the shift lever on the transmission in the neutral position. Jul 01, 2009 check out the first c5 chevrolet corvette with a 4l80e transmission swap.

When it is in neutral the drive shaft can be turned by hand. In this video i talk about why i chose the c5 auto vs manual. Apr 01, 2001 the c5 corvette obeys the same laws of physics other. Weve also heard that the flywheel needs to be out of a 4. Remove the top cover plate on the transmission if it is a top loader. Temporarily spliced the auto harness to wire in the clutch pedal, still a lot of work left, but the end. C5 corvette with a 4l80e transmission first c5 4l80e conversion.

How much would an automatic to manual transmission swap cost. Manual to auto are you considering converting your corvettes manual transmission into an automatic. It depends on what vehicle and what manual transmission. Corvette c5 differential replacement and auto transmission. How to convert auto to manual transmission it still runs. I am looking to swap the m6 from my 2004 to a 4l60e for drag race purposes. Electrical 2007 gt auto to manual swap engine not starting. Try to get a c4 that is a case fill versus a pan fill. Abs light with auto to manual trans conversion nasioc. Included with the kit will be the wiring instuctions and flashing service for audi a6 4.

Im very mechanically minded and have all the tools and skills to change it all. Corvette c5 differential replacement and auto transmission, front mounted ebtcmbpmv antiskid servo this is only a guide we do not recommend taking on such a task unless you are qualified, have proper tools and help. C5 tech c5 automatic to manual conversionwho can do this for me. We offer bolt in tr6060 conversions for the c5 that utilizes the factory differential. I mean, thats why i made the conversion in the first place. The c5 corvette obeys the same laws of physics other. Only difference would be if you went from auto y7 to 5spd y8 wvtec. Kit includes the 621 bellhousing, factory clutch kit with pressure plate and disc, steel flywheel, crossshaft, frame brackets, engine brackets, push rod and pedal assembly.

Aug 04, 2009 i shouldve done more research on the auto and bought into the going nowhere fast saying. I would like to change the automatic transmission in my 99 c5 to a manual. Absolutely nothing with my engine or tune has changed, with the exception of. So i am 90% sure that i am going to attempt to do a auto to manual swap in my 2000 c5 auto. This guide will assist you in making a seamless ls engine swap. I found that since early c6 cars came with the t56 and late came with the tr6060 that the early cars had a longer torque tube. A separate bell housing, clutch mechanism and hydraulic or manual clutch mechanism will be needed and, finally, a shifter and linkage. Jul 17, 2014 hey guys iv decided to go with getting a rs6 c5 but to buy one with a damaged gearbox and go for a manual conversion. Jul 11, 2019 it was already a manual car with the zf 6 speed. The engines that the author refers to in his article are the 4.

If replacing a manual, the manual starter wont work. Feb 15, 2011 auto to manual swap im about to do a 4r70w to t3650 swap. My goal is to better the driving experience and overall value and reliability of the vette with this manual conversion. Absolutely nothing with my engine or tune has changed, with the exception of the parameters for the transmission. Starting in 2001, chevrolet made performance modifications to the ls1 engine for the c5 corvette.

Corvette transmission conversion overview with stacey david on. The automatic in the c5 corvette is a great transmission. Im also tempted to do the swap automanual as i have a manual parts car. Ford rangerbronco ii transmission swapconversion options. I found that some people were able to swap the 7 speed manual into their c5 and c6 cars and its roughly 1 34 longer than the t56. Zip has assembled everything needed to convert your factory automatic transmission corvette to a manual transmission, including the new tremec 5 and 6speed conversions. The brake pedal for the automatic will need to be replaced with a complete manual brake and clutch installation. C3 corvette manual transmission conversion 19681982. Today we will be going over what you need to do to swap your 10mm bushing inside of any 1997 to 1999 manual chevrolet c5 corvette torque tube. We take no responsibility for the accuracy of this information. Jun 15, 2009 as a c5 owner im going to give you some advice. Be sure to contact us for details on parts and procedures needed to make your conversion successful. Apr 22, 2009 electrical 2007 gt auto to manual swap engine not starting.