Auto Swap Thread
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Safety Car
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From: Wichita Falls Texas
Auto Swap Thread
Well some parts came in today and its about time to get it back together. Auto swap in my 01 Z06.
Level VII RPM 4L65/70E transmission, with billet input, billet
pump rotor, and billet 300M output shaft, SFI Bellhousing, deep
pan, Transbrake
DSS 3.5 in. Driveshaft
DSS Urethane couplers
Corvette SFI flexplate
Cone for Auto flexplate assembly
Coan Converter
Shifter assembly and shifter cable
Auto Torque Tube
PCS TCM-2000 controller and wiring harness
Im posting this for people thinking of doing the swap and for yall to double check my work, make sure i do everything right.
Lets get started
car all torn apart
New Tranny
Flexplate
Lots of wiring
PCS Tranny Controller
Level VII RPM 4L65/70E transmission, with billet input, billet
pump rotor, and billet 300M output shaft, SFI Bellhousing, deep
pan, Transbrake
DSS 3.5 in. Driveshaft
DSS Urethane couplers
Corvette SFI flexplate
Cone for Auto flexplate assembly
Coan Converter
Shifter assembly and shifter cable
Auto Torque Tube
PCS TCM-2000 controller and wiring harness
Im posting this for people thinking of doing the swap and for yall to double check my work, make sure i do everything right.
Lets get started
car all torn apart
New Tranny
Flexplate
Lots of wiring
PCS Tranny Controller
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I did my 1st one about 4 or 5 years ago before RPM was selling the conversion harness. I took a 04 Z06 and a 01 auto Vette and converted the Z06 to auto and the auto vette to 6 spd. Since then I have done several more. Not bad once you do the 1st one. I used the factory ECM to control the trans on the ones I have done.
Good luck
Kris
Good luck
Kris
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Safety Car
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From: Wichita Falls Texas
Thanks guys
chris did u use the 6sp brake pedal. somebody told me i needed to get an auto brake pedal if i wanted cruise to work is that right? Or can i just take off the clutch part?
chris did u use the 6sp brake pedal. somebody told me i needed to get an auto brake pedal if i wanted cruise to work is that right? Or can i just take off the clutch part?
Safety Car
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Yes I still run the 6spd brake pedal, it saves the hassle if I switch back. I pulled the clutch pedal assembly and covered the hole in the firewall. The original cruise control cancel switch is still in place on the brake pedal. I'm also using the factory computer to control the trans. Might save you some $$$ to return it. I was told I would need a stand alone controller for a 4L80.
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Safety Car
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Yes I still run the 6spd brake pedal, it saves the hassle if I switch back. I pulled the clutch pedal assembly and covered the hole in the firewall. The original cruise control cancel switch is still in place on the brake pedal. I'm also using the factory computer to control the trans. Might save you some $$$ to return it. I was told I would need a stand alone controller for a 4L80.
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Don't forget to zip tie the switch or permanently connect your clutch switch wires before you bother trying to start your car.
Take lots of pictures so dummies like me can figure it out if and when I have a total breakdown and decide to go auto.
Take lots of pictures so dummies like me can figure it out if and when I have a total breakdown and decide to go auto.
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The clutch switch wires are run to the neutral safety switch if you want it to work properly
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Safety Car
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seal plate parts num
plate 12369457 list=42.76
seal 24207010 list=10.96
O-ring 12369456 list=8.88
Last edited by corvette8189; Jan 9, 2012 at 05:39 PM.
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I think the plate is part 12369457 and needs an o-ring. Found a pic here, halfway down the page:
http://tim-yvonne.com/mikemercury/342.htm
http://tim-yvonne.com/mikemercury/342.htm
