6 speed replacement
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 6,314
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From: South-central Missouri
It ain't all that bad...
If you've ever changed a transmission before, I'd say this job is a bit more involved, but well within your capabilities to do.
I found the steps and procedures in the Helm's manual to be excellent. One suggestion would be to buy the "beam plates" made by Bill B. at ZFdoc.com.
When you get to the point of actually changing the transmission, PM me and I'll walk ya thru it. I wouldn't say it was a piece o' cake, but it is quite doable by an individual. My biggest headache was running to town after all the tools, etc.
P.
I found the steps and procedures in the Helm's manual to be excellent. One suggestion would be to buy the "beam plates" made by Bill B. at ZFdoc.com.
When you get to the point of actually changing the transmission, PM me and I'll walk ya thru it. I wouldn't say it was a piece o' cake, but it is quite doable by an individual. My biggest headache was running to town after all the tools, etc.
P.
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,575
Likes: 3
From: Lowell Arkansas
Mine is a 1988 corvette.
I took out my 4+3 manual tranny, and installed a Keisler TKO 500 5 speed manual tranny.
It was more difficult than replacing the tranny in a old muscle car, but doable.
I did it on jack stands; in my front yard, with odds and ends for hand tools, I have collected over the years.
You will be fine as long as you have the "want" to do it.
It may take longer than you like. I hope you have another vehicle to drive while you do the swap.
I took out my 4+3 manual tranny, and installed a Keisler TKO 500 5 speed manual tranny.
It was more difficult than replacing the tranny in a old muscle car, but doable.
I did it on jack stands; in my front yard, with odds and ends for hand tools, I have collected over the years.
You will be fine as long as you have the "want" to do it.
It may take longer than you like. I hope you have another vehicle to drive while you do the swap.
