Auto- 6-Speed Conversion L98
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Auto- 6-Speed Conversion L98
Im looking in to swapping the auto tranny out of my 86 L98, how much in general would this swap cost?
Ive had a 93 for 3 years that im leaving all oem, then this 86 i want to swap to 6-speed however i havent swapped a Tranny before, only replaced. I dont know the specifics of any tranny's to swap in, i want to put in what would be an original 6-speed for the year. What transmissions would be best?
Ive had a 93 for 3 years that im leaving all oem, then this 86 i want to swap to 6-speed however i havent swapped a Tranny before, only replaced. I dont know the specifics of any tranny's to swap in, i want to put in what would be an original 6-speed for the year. What transmissions would be best?
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ZF6
http://members.cisdi.com/~anesthes/zf6/
http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/foru...12&postcount=3
ZF6 can be bought cheaper than in above link
2100 for trans plus $350 for bell housing
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Brand...Q5fAccessories
http://members.cisdi.com/~anesthes/zf6/
http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/foru...12&postcount=3
ZF6 can be bought cheaper than in above link
2100 for trans plus $350 for bell housing
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Brand...Q5fAccessories
Last edited by vetteoz; Nov 15, 2010 at 10:01 PM.
Melting Slicks
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Im looking in to swapping the auto tranny out of my 86 L98, how much in general would this swap cost?
Ive had a 93 for 3 years that im leaving all oem, then this 86 i want to swap to 6-speed however i havent swapped a Tranny before, only replaced. I dont know the specifics of any tranny's to swap in, i want to put in what would be an original 6-speed for the year. What transmissions would be best?
Ive had a 93 for 3 years that im leaving all oem, then this 86 i want to swap to 6-speed however i havent swapped a Tranny before, only replaced. I dont know the specifics of any tranny's to swap in, i want to put in what would be an original 6-speed for the year. What transmissions would be best?
You are better off going to Keisler Automotive and doing the 5 speed swap......JMHO.....
Burning Brakes
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the ZF6 is a bolt up if you have the 1piece rear seal. There is an adapter flywheel for the two piece. For the nay-sayers, 86 was the transition year for 1pc seals.
Though, if you are looking at power down the road you'd be better of with a "typica'"push type clutch and/or transmission.
Unless you really want to row gears or road race is your game, then an automatic will do everything you need. upgrade to a 4l80 tranny if needed.
Le Mans Master
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You just use whatever FW suits the engine you have.
If you read Joe's ZF6 install write up in the link above, you just use a early 4+3 ( or any 153 tooth FW ) from a 2 pce seal engine
Melting Slicks
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no!!!!!
the ZF6 is a bolt up if you have the 1piece rear seal. There is an adapter flywheel for the two piece. For the nay-sayers, 86 was the transition year for 1pc seals.
Though, if you are looking at power down the road you'd be better of with a "typica'"push type clutch and/or transmission.
Unless you really want to row gears or road race is your game, then an automatic will do everything you need. upgrade to a 4l80 tranny if needed.
the ZF6 is a bolt up if you have the 1piece rear seal. There is an adapter flywheel for the two piece. For the nay-sayers, 86 was the transition year for 1pc seals.
Though, if you are looking at power down the road you'd be better of with a "typica'"push type clutch and/or transmission.
Unless you really want to row gears or road race is your game, then an automatic will do everything you need. upgrade to a 4l80 tranny if needed.
Burning Brakes
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From: Yes it's hot! Arizona
I am in the process of doing this swap to my 87. The tranny I got from the link listed above. Shop around. I got a real nice Dual Mass from a CF member, used bell housing off Ebay. I have a total of about $2550.00 in all the parts.
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: San Antonio Tx
I have about $2000 in my zf swap including new clutch and pressure plate, master and slave, yoke and all new u-joints. Hardest part was figuring out where to cut the drive shaft tunnel but now I see they make a patch panel for that.
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Melting Slicks
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no!!!!!
the ZF6 is a bolt up if you have the 1piece rear seal. There is an adapter flywheel for the two piece. For the nay-sayers, 86 was the transition year for 1pc seals.
Though, if you are looking at power down the road you'd be better of with a "typica'"push type clutch and/or transmission.
Unless you really want to row gears or road race is your game, then an automatic will do everything you need. upgrade to a 4l80 tranny if needed.
the ZF6 is a bolt up if you have the 1piece rear seal. There is an adapter flywheel for the two piece. For the nay-sayers, 86 was the transition year for 1pc seals.
Though, if you are looking at power down the road you'd be better of with a "typica'"push type clutch and/or transmission.
Unless you really want to row gears or road race is your game, then an automatic will do everything you need. upgrade to a 4l80 tranny if needed.
the OP asked about "original 6 speed for that year"......there was none.....became an option in 89......I know plenty about the conversion....look at my sig.......have a two piece rear main too...
Last edited by 856SPEED; Nov 17, 2010 at 09:24 PM.
