Manual to auto?
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Instructor
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 140
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From: Syracuse NY
Manual to auto?
So I want to do more drag racing with my car and want to look in to converting it to an auto.
2008 C6
Vortech v3
Cam
Headers
Methanol
Z06 exhaust
688 rwhp
If the car was stock I would just sell and buy an auto but as you can see it has alot of work done to it.
The car is in Atlanta GA so I would be looking for a shop to do this down there.
If the cost is crazy then I will reconsider. If I find some used parts what do you think I can do this for?
2008 C6
Vortech v3
Cam
Headers
Methanol
Z06 exhaust
688 rwhp
If the car was stock I would just sell and buy an auto but as you can see it has alot of work done to it.
The car is in Atlanta GA so I would be looking for a shop to do this down there.
If the cost is crazy then I will reconsider. If I find some used parts what do you think I can do this for?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 2,587
Likes: 69
From: Memphis Tn
I know there is another member on this board who recently started he was swapping out his auto for a manual. maybe you could do a search (auto to manual) and pm him and possibly swap some parts.
good luck.
good luck.
Safety Car
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 4,016
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From: St. Louis, MO
Tech Contributor
It won't be cheap, I can tell you that much. You're looking at a new torque tube, driveshaft, flex plate, converter, and transmission in addition to some miscellaneous parts to make it all mate up. It's typically at least about ten grand if you're doing a 4L65. 4L80 is a lot more expensive.
Team Owner
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 24,035
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From: Gilbert AZ
Like steck said, at least $10k in parts, add labor and it is an easy $15k job. Probably better taking your mods off and getting an auto car. Everything but the cam can easily be removed and replaced in a weekend.
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Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 81
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From: Murrieta CA
So I want to do more drag racing with my car and want to look in to converting it to an auto.
2008 C6
Vortech v3
Cam
Headers
Methanol
Z06 exhaust
688 rwhp
If the car was stock I would just sell and buy an auto but as you can see it has alot of work done to it.
The car is in Atlanta GA so I would be looking for a shop to do this down there.
If the cost is crazy then I will reconsider. If I find some used parts what do you think I can do this for?
2008 C6
Vortech v3
Cam
Headers
Methanol
Z06 exhaust
688 rwhp
If the car was stock I would just sell and buy an auto but as you can see it has alot of work done to it.
The car is in Atlanta GA so I would be looking for a shop to do this down there.
If the cost is crazy then I will reconsider. If I find some used parts what do you think I can do this for?
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