ZF-6 conversion
Racer
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From: Amarillo Tx
Incidentals
I've been contemplating doing this swap, myself. How about steering column/ignition switch? Does ur check engine light come on? Any wiring issues between the auto to manual swap? And lastly, what did u use for a console cover plate? Sorry if these questions seem trivial, but everyone who has covered this covers all the major areas, but it's those little odds and ends that truly complete the project that are never mentioned. TIA, Tom
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From: Woodlands TX
I've been contemplating doing this swap, myself. How about steering column/ignition switch? Does ur check engine light come on? Any wiring issues between the auto to manual swap? And lastly, what did u use for a console cover plate? Sorry if these questions seem trivial, but everyone who has covered this covers all the major areas, but it's those little odds and ends that truly complete the project that are never mentioned. TIA, Tom
Last edited by gtslow; Nov 20, 2007 at 02:13 PM.
Team Owner
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
Do not change your speedo connector. The early and late speedometers aren't interchangeable.
Simply use the speedo that matches the year of your car. You can install it upside down to change between small (35-39T), and big (40T-45T) driven gears.
Simply use the speedo that matches the year of your car. You can install it upside down to change between small (35-39T), and big (40T-45T) driven gears.
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From: Woodlands TX
The automatic speed sensor connector is different than the one on the later ZF6. I changed the connector and it works great. Used a different tooth gear for the 3.73s.
Team Owner
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
Now you've got me confused. (BTW, not trying to argue, I just want to get my facts straight so I don't give any bad advice.)
What year ZF6 is it?
Did the original sensor look like this (and was it black or white) ?
http://198.208.187.182/internet/Part...artnbr=213-210
or this?
http://www.700raptor.com/VSS.jpg
Did the original connector look like this?
http://www.eficonnection.com/eficonn...rter_early.jpg
or this?
http://www.transmissioncenter.net/Z232.jpg
I guess I don't understand why you had to change the connector.
What year ZF6 is it?
Did the original sensor look like this (and was it black or white) ?
http://198.208.187.182/internet/Part...artnbr=213-210
or this?
http://www.700raptor.com/VSS.jpg
Did the original connector look like this?
http://www.eficonnection.com/eficonn...rter_early.jpg
or this?
http://www.transmissioncenter.net/Z232.jpg
I guess I don't understand why you had to change the connector.
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Intermediate
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From: Woodlands TX
Now you've got me confused. (BTW, not trying to argue, I just want to get my facts straight so I don't give any bad advice.)
What year ZF6 is it?
Did the original sensor look like this (and was it black or white) ?
http://198.208.187.182/internet/Part...artnbr=213-210
or this?
http://www.700raptor.com/VSS.jpg
Did the original connector look like this?
http://www.eficonnection.com/eficonn...rter_early.jpg
or this?
http://www.transmissioncenter.net/Z232.jpg
I guess I don't understand why you had to change the connector.
What year ZF6 is it?
Did the original sensor look like this (and was it black or white) ?
http://198.208.187.182/internet/Part...artnbr=213-210
or this?
http://www.700raptor.com/VSS.jpg
Did the original connector look like this?
http://www.eficonnection.com/eficonn...rter_early.jpg
or this?
http://www.transmissioncenter.net/Z232.jpg
I guess I don't understand why you had to change the connector.
All i did was cut the factory connector going to the stock speed sensor in the automatic and replaced it with the new connector for the ZF6. Beleive it or not it worked out great.
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From: Woodlands TX
I used a 6-speed pedal assembly from a 94 vette. Replacing the brake pedal was pretty straight forward. The clutch pedal assembly attaches in two spots under dash (on top of medal frame, there should already be holes there) and at the front (firewall) it uses the same 2 bolts the master cylinder uses. I mocked it up first, then marked my 2 bolt holes for master cylinder. I then used the spacer plate (goes under hood between master cylinder and firewall) to mark my hole for the master cylinder rod. I thought it was going to be harder than it was. Not much to it really.
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From: Salem NH
I used a 6-speed pedal assembly from a 94 vette. Replacing the brake pedal was pretty straight forward. The clutch pedal assembly attaches in two spots under dash (on top of medal frame, there should already be holes there) and at the front (firewall) it uses the same 2 bolts the master cylinder uses. I mocked it up first, then marked my 2 bolt holes for master cylinder. I then used the spacer plate (goes under hood between master cylinder and firewall) to mark my hole for the master cylinder rod. I thought it was going to be harder than it was. Not much to it really.
Also my stupid pedal is bent (about 2-3" below the brake pedal) so Im gonna have to replace the pedal. ugg.
-- Joe
