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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 03:42 PM
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Does anyone out there know if it is possible to install an automatic tranmission in a ZR1? (4L60 or 4L65).
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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 03:48 PM
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yes, it has been done. 700 in a zr1
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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 04:13 PM
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Theres a memebr here in the ZR1 section who has one.
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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 11:51 PM
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I think it would be cool to see more guys with ZR1's with auot swaps....just need a 4000 stall to get the motor going. i wouldn't dare use a stock stall for one of those motors. a LT5 has a higher powerband than typical LS1 motors and those C5/F-body guys use 3500rpm stalls all the time with stock set-ups.

A buddy of mine had a TCI super streetfigher in his LS1 F-body and it was pefect for it. that mod with the M/T et streets dropped .6 tenths alone at the track.
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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 01:42 AM
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there is something wrong about the phrase "auto in ZR1."

But that's just me... there are any number of reasons to consider the swap... drag racing... health reasons...
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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by corvettesuperguy
Does anyone out there know if it is possible to install an automatic tranmission in a ZR1? (4L60 or 4L65).
you speak blasphemy
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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 10:28 AM
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I'll trade 'ya my built 700R4 for your manual setup. Hell, I'll even pass 'ya some cash!
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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 07:10 PM
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WOW. I thought i saw michael Schumacher asking for a/c in his F-1 car in a post somewhere ......
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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 07:59 PM
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I'll trade 'ya my built 700R4 for your manual setup. Hell, I'll even pass 'ya some cash!
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by LT1Vetteguy78
you speak blasphemy
can i get an amen!!!!!!!!!
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by DieL
WOW. I thought i saw michael Schumacher asking for a/c in his F-1 car in a post somewhere ......
Yeah, you'd never see something like an automatic or semi-automatic tranny in F1


Superguy, just ignore the unhelpful comments from the peanut gallery. There are a couple of people who have done this. You'll probably be more likely to get their attention in the ZR1 section.
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by steve9899
Yeah, you'd never see something like an automatic or semi-automatic tranny in F1

And how much better is a F1 auto tranny than a 700R.



Only reason I can see for putting a auto in is if you have lost your left leg. There is a guy who has steering wheel controls since he does not have use of his legs.
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 05:59 PM
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this is a bit off topic but Tim Allen the actor/comedian has an auto (4L80E) behind his LT-5 in his 96 impala SS
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 09:32 PM
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I'm not getting in this one. The last time we got into a 6peed vs auto it got ugly. Something about guys with automatics wear skirts or something like that.
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