ZF6 swap spin-off
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ZF6 swap spin-off
Do the Camaros & Firebirds w/LT1's & 6speeds use the same ZF6 as our Corvettes?
If yes, can these be used as donors for us?
What about their rearends... Do they run dana 44's? Are these interchangeable as well?
Thanks
If yes, can these be used as donors for us?
What about their rearends... Do they run dana 44's? Are these interchangeable as well?
Thanks
Last edited by Bubba91; Feb 9, 2005 at 05:19 AM.
Burning Brakes
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From: Tracy California
St. Jude Donor '05
Not trying to start a war, but the ZF-6 was offered in a/some TA's as I recall. Although I think they're proabally pretty hard to find and would cost just as much either way.
Most of the ones you'll come across will have the t-56
KM
Most of the ones you'll come across will have the t-56
KM
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From: Hewitt NJ
Originally Posted by 88-406
Not trying to start a war, but the ZF-6 was offered in a/some TA's as I recall. Although I think they're proabally pretty hard to find and would cost just as much either way.
Most of the ones you'll come across will have the t-56
KM
Most of the ones you'll come across will have the t-56
KM
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From: San Pedro CA
Originally Posted by Admiral94
You might be right...I think the first batch of Firehawks that SLP produced used the ZF-6 from the Corvette. These were very limited production so I doubt you'll find one at your local wrecking yard.
SLP Firehawk Specs
Apparently, there were 27 ordered, 2 were cancelled.
The downside to the ZF6 was cost, and the shifter didn't fit right, so SLP had to some serious modifications to make it work.
The T56 CAN be made to fit the vette, but it requires a special bracket to mount the C-beam up.
Kiesler is selling the TKO, which is a T56 based 6spd for the C4, and it's a full blown drop in. But I don't know if they have a kit for the ZF6 conversion (it's about $3000.00 for their kit - a good deal, really).
They are also doing a 5spd conversion...
My feelings on transmission conversion:
If you are going from auto to manual:
1) ZF6 (this is the best option, really)
2) Kiesler (the 5spd doesn't require cutting, cost effective)
3) T56 (A lot of custom work)
From auto to auto for drag
1) TH350
2) TH400
3) Either with a Gear Vendors overdrive
From manual to manual:
1) Kiesler (the 5spd is a great choice to replace the 4+3)
2) ZF6
3) T56
Last edited by bogus; Feb 10, 2005 at 12:45 AM.
Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by bogus
Kiesler is selling the TKO, which is a T56 based 6spd for the C4, and it's a full blown drop in. But I don't know if they have a kit for the ZF6 conversion (it's about $3000.00 for their kit - a good deal, really).
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Thanks y'all
It looks like a TKO will be the ticket, but thats noy for a while now. Will I still need the steering column from a manually equipped car? Is there a parts list of what's needed to complete the swap?
It looks like a TKO will be the ticket, but thats noy for a while now. Will I still need the steering column from a manually equipped car? Is there a parts list of what's needed to complete the swap?
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Originally Posted by ninetyfivevette
I've got more than that so far into my ZF6 conversion and at the end of the day I've got a used tranny. If I had it to do all over again, I would have gone with the TKO-600. If I manage to kill this ZF6, I can guarantee a TKO will be taking its' place.
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From: Speedo Indiana
Originally Posted by bogus
Kiesler is selling the TKO, which is a T56 based 6spd for the C4, and it's a full blown drop in. But I don't know if they have a kit for the ZF6 conversion (it's about $3000.00 for their kit - a good deal, really).
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From: Looks like I picked the wrong week to stop sniffin glue Orlando
Originally Posted by bogus
My feelings on transmission conversion:
If you are going from auto to manual:
1) ZF6 (this is the best option, really)
2) Kiesler (the 5spd doesn't require cutting, cost effective)
3) T56 (A lot of custom work)
From manual to manual:
1) Kiesler (the 5spd is a great choice to replace the 4+3)
2) ZF6
3) T56
If you are going from auto to manual:
1) ZF6 (this is the best option, really)
2) Kiesler (the 5spd doesn't require cutting, cost effective)
3) T56 (A lot of custom work)
From manual to manual:
1) Kiesler (the 5spd is a great choice to replace the 4+3)
2) ZF6
3) T56
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From: San Pedro CA
Originally Posted by IBEAM700
Hey, you got somethin against the Richmond
Also, the internals are not all that well made, from what I understand.
