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There have been a few conversions, not as hard as you would think, but it is doable.
As for learning on a vette, it isn't any different than learning on any other car.
As for learning on a vette, it isn't any different than learning on any other car.
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actually it is probably easier they shift smooth , i wish i would have had something like my vette to learn to drive manual in. instead of that old 69 ford farm truck my grandad had 
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You can buy an LT1 automatic and mod it so it has more HP than the LT4. I believe GM Performance Parts sells a LT4 kit that converts your LT1 over. Ain't cheap though.
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Originally Posted by Mr Mojo
There have been a few conversions, not as hard as you would think, but it is doable.
As for learning on a vette, it isn't any different than learning on any other car.
As for learning on a vette, it isn't any different than learning on any other car.
Plus, easy or not to some, im not to interested in shifting all the time. I like to put a car in drive and go, not worrying about shifting ect... silly yeah, but it's the truth.
I also realize I could mod the vehicle or buy a kit but id like to keep the car original.
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Originally Posted by DonM77
I think you missed my point? In my mind, I can see myself improper shifting and ruining the clutch or something. Where I wouldn't mind in something less important and cheaper to repair.
Plus, easy or not to some, im not to interested in shifting all the time. I like to put a car in drive and go, not worrying about shifting ect... silly yeah, but it's the truth.
I also realize I could mod the vehicle or buy a kit but id like to keep the car original.
Plus, easy or not to some, im not to interested in shifting all the time. I like to put a car in drive and go, not worrying about shifting ect... silly yeah, but it's the truth.
I also realize I could mod the vehicle or buy a kit but id like to keep the car original.
I learned to drive with a stick, took my test on a stick, my work truck is a stick and one of my vettes is a stick. Love the manual shifting except for one thing. I can't get a remote starter for it.
People have their reasons for an automatic, the one that tops the list is just plain laziness. DOn't take that as me knocking anyone, I happen to be a very lazy person at times. But I enjoy driving so much and shifting my six speed gets my juices flowing.
And yes, I do own a couple automatics, main reason being one is for drag racing and teh other, well, try to buy a fully optioned pickup truck with a stick shift, they don't exist on the dealers lots.
Gauranteed when I buy my C6, it will be a stick shift.
Anyway, it isn't hard to learn to drive a stick shift, especially these vettes, they can take a beating, trust me on that!
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Originally Posted by DonM77
I think you missed my point? In my mind, I can see myself improper shifting and ruining the clutch or something. Where I wouldn't mind in something less important and cheaper to repair.
Plus, easy or not to some, im not to interested in shifting all the time. I like to put a car in drive and go, not worrying about shifting ect... silly yeah, but it's the truth.
I also realize I could mod the vehicle or buy a kit but id like to keep the car original.
Plus, easy or not to some, im not to interested in shifting all the time. I like to put a car in drive and go, not worrying about shifting ect... silly yeah, but it's the truth.
I also realize I could mod the vehicle or buy a kit but id like to keep the car original.
and Get the LT1 with automatic, no worries and more than enough speed for everyday. 
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Originally Posted by aminnich
and Get the LT1 with automatic, no worries and more than enough speed for everyday. 
But it's all ways nice to have more power. 