I want a Z06. My problem is simple, due to a physical disability I can’t shift gears with any degree of proficiency. If I was willing to dish out the coin can an auto Trans be installed. Would I be signifagantly better off to build up my ls2 to the 500 hp range (without supercharging)

 

Had the same issue with wife not able to drive manual. Built up 07 C6 auto and love it.
many mods with out engine internals.
Long tube headers
160 stat
high flow cats w/ racing resonators for mufflers.
ZR1 extreme wide body from Don Claus. allows 345's rears and 285's fronts
ZR1 extreme side skirts and rear GT diffuser
Callaway intake
Chuck COW tune w/ cow booster ( great investment )
Z06 dif w/342 gears
GT2 custom graphics
DSVettes interiour
You'll have a lot of fun and make it the way you want.

 

I did a LS2 auto --NA engine----Z06 rwhp-----A stock Z06 has about--435---445 rwhp----if you have an A6--you would need --420 or more rwhp to be in the same performance ballpark. All it takes is the right products----cam with a stock stall is the hardest recipe to come up with----the rest is pretty much well know products that most guys buy-----

 

Absolutely, it can be (and has been) done.




Maybe not significantly better off but yes, in my opinion you would be better off going that route.

 

My advice..... Would be to have me put an A6 in your ZO6.

Many have attempted it and it's not as straightforward as one might think.

There are MANY systems in the car that talk and have to be coordinated.

I have seen several A4 transplants and I'm not a fan of that. For a track only car, maybe....

BUT, done right, you can have yourself a C6 ZO6 A6....

Even easier and more seamless or "clean" would be to do a widebody on an 08 & up LS3 A6 car and install a C6Z motor.

This way, you are GUARANTEED everything works and you get all the features you want and the only tradeoff is you don't get the aluminum chassis.

Call me if you're interested. I can do the job and make it look and run like stock.
Chuck CoW

 

I'd mod the LS2

Very easy to get the power level of a Z06

You can also easily upgrade the wheels/tires/brakes/suspension to handle the power.

Put 10k into your LS2 and you'll be set

 

I would go the middle of the road route. Get a 2010 GS LS3 with the A6 and have an E-Force 599HP supercharger installed( approx 510 rwhp). Will cost more then camming your LS2 and doing a widebody with new wheels tires, etc and cost less then buying a used Z06 and installing the A6. The supercharged engine with 500+rwhp will act like your stock LS2 until you push the pedal. To get your LS2 to 500rwhp, and with an auto, the car won't be so user friendly on the street.

 

We have converted a ton of them. We actually had a guy with a disability also out of Houston. He has lost his right leg in a motorcycle accident and had not driven his Z06 in about a year and a half. He sent it to us and we converted it to auto and actually moved his gas pedal to the left side for him. I kinda did it as a surprise and he LOVED it. He said it was so much more enjoyable to drive without reaching his leg over for the gas pedal.

Let me know if you are interested in a conversion

Also i would NOT do an A6... Do an A4... Way stronger and more reliable.

 

Unless you already had a Z06, I think converting a Z06 to an A6 would be more money and hassle than it might be worth. You have to find a good running used Z06, then you have to source a functioning A6 trans, and then you have to try and sell your C6/LS2. Since you already have a perfectly good (?) C6, I'd recommend building a forged stroker (since you said no supercharger) and doing a widebody kit. You'll be making more power than a Z06 and with good tires you'll be passing stock Zs left and right. Add some suspension work and you'll work them in the corners too.

There is one critical question though. Why do you want the Z06? Is it for the performance or the badge? You have to be honest with yourself because if you really want the Z name, then you'll never be completely satisfied no matter how much power your non-Z makes. If you can overcome that psychological hurdle though, you can match/better a stock Z06's performance with what you already have.

 

No way would you want to go with an A6 with the ZO6, go with the A4 and make damn sure its built by RPM Transmissions. They are by far the best.

Also, have either RPM or IPS Motorsports do the conversion for you.

I converted my ZO6 back in 08 and have ZERO regrets. It's the best money I've ever spent on my car

 

When my wife and I decided to buy a used vette we had the same problem only she wanted a conv. A6. Could not afford a GS at the time.
Found an 08 that had a widebody & Z06 brakes. The LS3 has alot of potential for high performance.

 

Get an A6 grand sport and put the LS7 in it.

The GS is essentially a Z06 with a removeable roof. Stronger frame too.

 

I'm doing A6 to M6 conversion, I have to say lots of things to know.

The wiring itself was fun in itself. I think M6 to A6 is easier than A6 to M6, less wires in the A6 as the TCM communicates most of the information.

Parts needed are Torque tube, trans with converter, rear end, transmission wiring harness ($200 bucks on ebay usually), repin the engine harness to accomodate. You can repin M6 to A6, you can't repin A6 to M6 as there are not enough wires so you have to actually add wires when going manual.

Cap off the hole for the master cylinder and remove the pedal.

Different steering column wiring harness, and steering wheel controls.

Thats pretty much it lol.

I'm doing my A6 to M6 conversion at home.

Ohh and once your done, you'll have to either buy an E38 ecm from ebay for $150 loaded with Auto file (you can't just reflash unless you have the calibration file and a Tech 2) since module 8 in the E38 pcm file is different and is part of the micro processor so can't be changed using efi life, tunercat or hp tuners. However its only $150 or get GM to reflash with a different VIN off an auto (you can use my vin even) and then change vin after with hp tuners or any other software to whatever you like.

the BCM will need RPO codes changed from MN6 & MZ6/MM6 to MYC/MX0 (tech 2 tool is needed GM can do it)

ur done.

Again going from M6 to A6 just trying to think, u shouldn't need to add any wires, just repin say the cruise switch and make that the shift select wire. Then on the BCM the clutch start switch wire instead of going through switch you just loop it.

Actually you need to intercept the 2 DATA wires where they exit the body at C180 and run them to the C184 connector for the trans and then back to continue the circuit to the ECM itself.

Then add a ground for the TCM.

Thats it. (took forever to figure out other way around on my own staring at wiring harness)

 

Why? An E-Force supercharged LS3 will be cheaper then a LS7 transplant and have about 10% more horsepower to help offset the weight difference..