M6 C5's are plentiful...unless you have some specific reason to hang on to the car you have, you'd be better off selling it and buying a M6 car.
Auto to Manual...
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Auto to Manual...
So here recently, I been have a lot of issues with my rebuilt 4l60e, and I'm getting kind of restless for another manual car. The topic for today is, would it be worth it to go from auto to manual? I know it can be done and I know how to do it as well. I just want some second thoughts coming about.
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I can't sell this one, due to I have alot of work into this one besides the tranny, like headlights, hood, interior, engine work, etc. As in expensive are you talking about the labor involved or just parts in general? I'd be doing all of the work.
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Don't know how much engine work you're talking about, but the other stuff can be easily transferred over if you like it that way. Another vote to sell and buy a stick car unless you have serious motor work. What have you done to it?
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I'm sure you could get all the parts you need from Marc at Vettenuts. If you can do your own wrench turning, I wouldn't think it would cost too much.
Give him a call.
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Give him a call.
Contact Number:
615.896.6100 or 615.801.2711
http://www.vettenuts.net/
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check your knees twice before making this decision. Assuming you are an old guy, like myself, plus I live in a heavy traffic area, a stick is not a good call, in my area, generally.
I like it, but my joints are wearing out. I did a lot of shifting in my younger days, and kept it up through the years. .
I like it, but my joints are wearing out. I did a lot of shifting in my younger days, and kept it up through the years. .
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We have every thing you need in stock to do the conversion.
If you want a price quote drop me an email at marc@vettenuts.net
If you want a price quote drop me an email at marc@vettenuts.net
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I have done this. Extremely pleased with the results. The high level view is:
Total parts cost - $8,000 (95% were new because I track my car)
Total physical hours - 28 (This was done by my Corvette Engine builder. and myself in his shop.)
Total parts cost - $8,000 (95% were new because I track my car)
Total physical hours - 28 (This was done by my Corvette Engine builder. and myself in his shop.)
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not as expensive as you think...my brother just converted his 02 z28 from a t56 to a fully built 4l80e and it runs amazing...granted he did all the work him self but i think he was into the whole project for less then 1500 bucks
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check your knees twice before making this decision. Assuming you are an old guy, like myself, plus I live in a heavy traffic area, a stick is not a good call, in my area, generally.
I like it, but my joints are wearing out. I did a lot of shifting in my younger days, and kept it up through the years. .
I like it, but my joints are wearing out. I did a lot of shifting in my younger days, and kept it up through the years. .
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From: Nederland Texas
check your knees twice before making this decision. Assuming you are an old guy, like myself, plus I live in a heavy traffic area, a stick is not a good call, in my area, generally.
I like it, but my joints are wearing out. I did a lot of shifting in my younger days, and kept it up through the years. .
I like it, but my joints are wearing out. I did a lot of shifting in my younger days, and kept it up through the years. .
I got some time before I have to check them, also I don't drive this as a a daily, it gets around 10-14 mpgs
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If you decide to go through with the conversion, good luck.
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I say go for it, if you want the manual. I have swapped it over in a couple of stangs before, but not a vette. Hardest part is setting aside the time and getting started. Really not that bad. I prefer manual, but the auto will be more consistent at the drag strip.....
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I searched for months for an M6 coupe in a 400 mile radius. Only came across one that was a 200K+ mile rebuilt title car for $12K. So I settled for mine having everything I wanted, including color, except in an auto. I will have to swap it eventually, I can't stand driving automatics.