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Mar 15, 2010 | 01:07 AM

Tysonh

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Standard to auto conversion! suggestions????

I am looking at swapping my 6 speed standard for a auto that can handle 1200 rwhp i am looking for suggestions and people that have done this. This conversion will be getting done on a 2003 c5 z06.

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Mar 15, 2010 | 01:38 AM

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Send it there and have it done turn key, or they can send a kit. 1200rwhp is a tall order.

Mar 15, 2010 | 03:00 AM

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Send it there and have it done turn key, or they can send a kit. 1200rwhp is a tall order.

Good advice.

Mar 15, 2010 | 07:32 PM

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Mar 15, 2010 | 10:36 PM

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I think you're talking 4L80E or a transmission like a full race Powerglide to pull that off. 1200hp is huge if you hook up and still a lot even if you don't. I'd also suggest you find a swap that will use the C6 rear-end for that power level - it's heavier and every bit helps.

Not sure what you're doing with the car but maybe a straight axle swap is in your future.

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Mar 15, 2010 | 10:42 PM

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I am running the stage 4 dte rear end and a built rpm standard transmission right now and just want to switch to an auto

Mar 16, 2010 | 03:49 AM

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I am running the stage 4 dte rear end and a built rpm standard transmission right now and just want to switch to an auto

Not sure what your experience is corvette's but independent suspension is not drag race friendly, it squats and you loose traction, etc ...

1200 rwhp is a lot of power. Your current differential ain't going to make it. You'll need a Zr1 differential.