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Old Oct 31, 2005 | 03:12 PM
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Has anybody or does anybody have knowledge of swapping out an automatic in a 94 for a 6 speed zf6? Thanks for the advise!
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Old Oct 31, 2005 | 04:22 PM
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Check out the link in my sig. I did the conversion last winter. It is very straight forward, but be sure you budget plenty of cash. You're looking at 2500 minumum, using a lot of used parts. It will be more in the 3000+ range if you start looking at upgrading the friction components and using all new hydralic components. I ended up going with the McLeod Street Twin and aluminum flywheel which I probably would not do again, simply because it makes the transmission sound like it is going to explode while accelerating in the 2k-3k rpm range and I won't be making near enough power to warrent its' use (will probably go to an LS1 before building up an LT1).

If you don't mind customization, think about doing a T56 swap. This guy http://www.prostreetcustoms.net/CorvettePage.html makes a conversion kit to help the process. I've talked to Tom on the phone and from what I gather, he and another guy have T56 C4 Vettes. The advantage of the T56 is it is much cheaper to rebuild, and uses cheaper 4th gen Camaro friction components and also does not need a dual mass flywheel to dampen transmission noises. Down side is you will need to also custom fab a shifter apdater since it does not come out where the ZF6 shifter lever is located.
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