Transmission swap auto to manual - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

EvilZL1 · 07-12-2014, 07:17 PM

So, I've never owned a manual car, but thanks to a great local camaro club member, I do now have some knowledge on how to drive a stick. I've fallen in love with it and don't see how I use to drive my Z with it. Since I have an auto Z, am I screwed now? Without having to trade or sell. I've even contemplated on going to the dealer and telling them I want a manual instead now and that I've made a mistake :(. I don't know what to do now

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mvrekic · 07-12-2014, 07:37 PM

If it is that important - Trade it in for a manual. Swap will cost too much and take too long (if it is even possible without some major, major work).

EvilZL1 · 07-12-2014, 10:08 PM

:(

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Sven59 · 07-13-2014, 05:54 AM

The auto is faster, work the paddle shifts and drive it aggressively in manual and you unleash hammer mode. This auto is amazing

Z/28Dan · 07-13-2014, 06:22 AM

And now you've learned our secret...

Signed,
Manual Mafia

BigBoyBlue · 07-13-2014, 08:08 PM

Trade it in. A swap is a bad idea. Just make sure that you drive a manual more, before making the switch.

Mancha87 · 07-13-2014, 08:22 PM

Swapping to manual will require cutting a hole for the shifter, installing new pedals, possibly modifying your harness for your new tranny, a few sensors & I probably missed a few things... I'd guesstimate around 6-10k.....

Id suggest waiting for the 6th gen zl1 & trade it.....

PsychoZL1 · 07-13-2014, 08:33 PM

The best way to go from an auto to a manual is to sell or trade what you currently have.

ZL1 Spoked · 07-13-2014, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sven59

The auto is faster, work the paddle shifts and drive it aggressively in manual and you unleash hammer mode. This auto is amazing

Yea but its an auto

jon6.0 · 07-13-2014, 09:50 PM

Put a stall in it, a good trans tune, and start using the paddle shifters. It's no manual, but it will be fun as hell.

EvilZL1 · 07-14-2014, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by jon6.0

Put a stall in it, a good trans tune, and start using the paddle shifters. It's no manual, but it will be fun as hell.

And this will do exactly what?

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EvilZL1 · 07-14-2014, 03:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mancha87

Swapping to manual will require cutting a hole for the shifter, installing new pedals, possibly modifying your harness for your new tranny, a few sensors & I probably missed a few things... I'd guesstimate around 6-10k.....

Id suggest waiting for the 6th gen zl1 & trade it.....

Yea I'm thinking I will have to wait until the next vehicle purchase.

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jon6.0 · 07-14-2014, 04:53 AM

A higher stall rating will make you car hit harder from stop. A trans tune will firm up the shifts and make it shift quicker. You need to pick somebody that's good at the trans tune as a bad tune can fry your trans. Yank, Circle D, and FTI make damn good converters. With a roots style blower I would probably do something in the 2400-2800 stall speed range. Basically that means when you floor it from a stop the rpm's will come up to stall speed and you will start accelerating. It gets you in the powerband quicker allowing for quicker acceleration.

Here's a link to the Yank: http://www.converter.cc/ZL1_CAMARO_s/112.htm

Emvici · 07-14-2014, 07:40 AM

So now you want to drive the car, instead of it driving you? better be ready for when that clutch engages .. one of the closest connections your gonna feel to heaven.

07-12-2014, 07:17 PM	#1
EvilZL1 Snake Eater Drives: 2012 AGM ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: TN Posts: 2,737	Transmission swap auto to manual So, I've never owned a manual car, but thanks to a great local camaro club member, I do now have some knowledge on how to drive a stick. I've fallen in love with it and don't see how I use to drive my Z with it. Since I have an auto Z, am I screwed now? Without having to trade or sell. I've even contemplated on going to the dealer and telling them I want a manual instead now and that I've made a mistake :(. I don't know what to do now Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Build Thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...95#post8351295 Make sure you don’t forget to subscribe to my channel! More content on the way. Like, share with your friends https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Z...sP2wjsLLFeP1zQ Follow me on instagram: http://www.instagram.com/snkeatr/

07-12-2014, 07:37 PM	#2
mvrekic Friction is a drag. Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS/1LE Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 134 View My Garage	If it is that important - Trade it in for a manual. Swap will cost too much and take too long (if it is even possible without some major, major work). __________________ You never really learn to swear until you learn to drive..

07-12-2014, 10:08 PM	#3
EvilZL1 Snake Eater Drives: 2012 AGM ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: TN Posts: 2,737	:( Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Build Thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...95#post8351295 Make sure you don’t forget to subscribe to my channel! More content on the way. Like, share with your friends https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Z...sP2wjsLLFeP1zQ Follow me on instagram: http://www.instagram.com/snkeatr/

07-13-2014, 05:54 AM	#4
Sven59 HAMMER PILOT Drives: 13 ZL1#182, 85 CJ7, 16 Silverado Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 4,386	The auto is faster, work the paddle shifts and drive it aggressively in manual and you unleash hammer mode. This auto is amazing __________________ "DO YOU WANT ME TO PUT THE HAMMER DOWN?"

07-13-2014, 06:22 AM	#5
Z/28Dan Drives: 2013 HWSE Indy Festial #26 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 2,670 View My Garage	And now you've learned our secret... Signed, Manual Mafia __________________ There are only so many days in your lifetime. So get out and drive your Camaro... Dan

07-13-2014, 08:08 PM	#6
BigBoyBlue Go NY Giants & NY Rangers Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 782	Trade it in. A swap is a bad idea. Just make sure that you drive a manual more, before making the switch. __________________ Molon Labe!

07-13-2014, 08:22 PM	#7
Mancha87 Drives: 86 Camaro Iroc-z/87 Trans Am GTA Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 52	Swapping to manual will require cutting a hole for the shifter, installing new pedals, possibly modifying your harness for your new tranny, a few sensors & I probably missed a few things... I'd guesstimate around 6-10k..... Id suggest waiting for the 6th gen zl1 & trade it..... __________________ Koni Yellow Shocks& Struts\|UMI Rotojoint LCA's\|UMI Adjustable Panhard Bar\|17" Chrome Iroc Wheels\|Bridgestone Potenza 245/45/17\|Black Diamond Effect Paint\|Pioneer Head Unit\|Rockford Fosgate Amp\|

07-13-2014, 08:33 PM	#8
PsychoZL1 Drives: 2015 Challenger SRT Join Date: May 2011 Location: Roy, UT Posts: 1,002	The best way to go from an auto to a manual is to sell or trade what you currently have.

07-13-2014, 09:50 PM	#10
jon6.0 Going for Plaid Drives: 2011 C6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 885	Put a stall in it, a good trans tune, and start using the paddle shifters. It's no manual, but it will be fun as hell. __________________ 2014 ZL1, manual trans, carbon hood insert, Rotofab, Pacesetter 1 7/8" headers, 1" drop BMR springs, stock pulleys, 91 octane tune, 545rwhp & 515rwtq Serviced and modded by Cordes Performance. 2011 C6, 750rwhp, forged LS3, ported LSA heads, Vortech Ti-trim, 227/243 115+4 Lunati cam, ported LS3 intake, Alky Control methanol, Pfadt sways/shocks/trans mounts, Pfadt tri-y headers(Sold 6/28/14)

07-14-2014, 04:53 AM	#13
jon6.0 Going for Plaid Drives: 2011 C6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 885	A higher stall rating will make you car hit harder from stop. A trans tune will firm up the shifts and make it shift quicker. You need to pick somebody that's good at the trans tune as a bad tune can fry your trans. Yank, Circle D, and FTI make damn good converters. With a roots style blower I would probably do something in the 2400-2800 stall speed range. Basically that means when you floor it from a stop the rpm's will come up to stall speed and you will start accelerating. It gets you in the powerband quicker allowing for quicker acceleration. Here's a link to the Yank: http://www.converter.cc/ZL1_CAMARO_s/112.htm __________________ 2014 ZL1, manual trans, carbon hood insert, Rotofab, Pacesetter 1 7/8" headers, 1" drop BMR springs, stock pulleys, 91 octane tune, 545rwhp & 515rwtq Serviced and modded by Cordes Performance. 2011 C6, 750rwhp, forged LS3, ported LSA heads, Vortech Ti-trim, 227/243 115+4 Lunati cam, ported LS3 intake, Alky Control methanol, Pfadt sways/shocks/trans mounts, Pfadt tri-y headers(Sold 6/28/14)

07-14-2014, 07:40 AM	#14
Emvici Drives: 2014 ZL1 White Convertible Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: St Pete Fl Posts: 682	So now you want to drive the car, instead of it driving you? better be ready for when that clutch engages .. one of the closest connections your gonna feel to heaven.