Z06 Automatic
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Z06 Automatic
Allright I apologize in advance for possible blasphemy, but I am wondering if anyone has ever converted a Z06 over to an automatic transmission? My problem is I love the look of the bodystyle on the Z06 but don't think my older knees will stand up to constant clutch use.
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Allright I apologize in advance for possible blasphemy, but I am wondering if anyone has ever converted a Z06 over to an automatic transmission? My problem is I love the look of the bodystyle on the Z06 but don't think my older knees will stand up to constant clutch use.
J/K man, yes, it's been done before. Get ahold of Rodney at RPM transmissions, he can do the conversion for you, and would probably credit you some $$$ if you let him keep all the 6 speed stuff!
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Allright I apologize in advance for possible blasphemy, but I am wondering if anyone has ever converted a Z06 over to an automatic transmission? My problem is I love the look of the bodystyle on the Z06 but don't think my older knees will stand up to constant clutch use.
Have you driven a C5 with a MN6 or MN12 ? These are NOT like the old-time clutches, hydraulic's has helped greatly ! The current clutches are not hard to use. My 1964 M22 Rock Crusher would leave you hurting in heavy traffic, not so with my 1998 C5 Coupe.
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Thanks for your input! My only concern is that I would like to use car to commute a couple of days a week and we can have up to an 1 - 1 1/2 hour commute on a bad day. Maybe I need to move!!
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Allright I apologize in advance for possible blasphemy, but I am wondering if anyone has ever converted a Z06 over to an automatic transmission? My problem is I love the look of the bodystyle on the Z06 but don't think my older knees will stand up to constant clutch use.
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I'm with you, almost!!! I can see a day when I'll switch over to automatics. Today I still enjoy shifting and my knees are still good. So hell yes, change it to an auto. Just don't stop driven a vett.