Whats the average cost?
02-12-2018, 07:28 PM
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Racer
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Whats the average cost?
I have a 04 Z06 with LS7 around 635hp i was wanting to change from manual to auto whats the approximately cost if i do the labor? Or should i find a auto car to put the motor in? thanks
02-12-2018, 09:49 PM
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Find an auto car and build a new motor -- you probably learned many a thing in the first build, and I'm betting would do things just a little different a second time through...
02-13-2018, 12:21 AM
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Moving this over to C5 Tech.
02-13-2018, 12:38 AM
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I'd buy an auto model, then swap motors. Biggest problem IMO; your Z06 is very devalued with an LS1...
02-16-2018, 11:18 AM
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It is highly unlikely that it would be cheaper to sell your car and buy an auto. Just the taxes alone would make that a bad decision.
There’s an almost complete auto swap package in the FS section right now for a very reasonable price. Get the trans rebuilt locally and buy a few other misc parts and you’ve got all you need.
Sell your manual setup. The Z trans goes for pretty good money.
If you really like your Z, I highly suggest doing the swap. If you’re leaning towards a targa or convertible, than obviously you’ll need to buy a different car...
Good luck.
There’s an almost complete auto swap package in the FS section right now for a very reasonable price. Get the trans rebuilt locally and buy a few other misc parts and you’ve got all you need.
Sell your manual setup. The Z trans goes for pretty good money.
If you really like your Z, I highly suggest doing the swap. If you’re leaning towards a targa or convertible, than obviously you’ll need to buy a different car...
Good luck.