Manual to TH400 swap

Sixgunsled · 09-28-2018, 08:29 PM

Anyone done this swap? I am about to attempt it. Already purchased the trans, converter, and flexplate. I know someone who went from the A8 to a TH400 but not from a M6. Just looking for some insight as to how difficult it was and such. Mine is a manual valve body so shouldn't be too crazy.

Turbo_RORO · 09-28-2018, 10:03 PM

I think you're the first bro. Things that I can think of that may be a problem would be a way to get speed output data, and possibly issues with torque management. On anouther note, how do you like that hood?

Sixgunsled · 09-29-2018, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Turbo_RORO

I think you're the first bro. Things that I can think of that may be a problem would be a way to get speed output data, and possibly issues with torque management. On anouther note, how do you like that hood?

Freaking love this hood.

Secondly I am purchasing a module to plug into the clutch sensor that tricks the computer into thinking the stock trans is still there. There isn't a whole lot of torque management with the manual anyway but the module will take care of the rest.

I know I'm not the first TH400 swap but not sure if I'm the first manual guy to do it.

6spdhyperblue · 09-30-2018, 03:32 PM

Liking the sounds of that. Keep us posted

Turbo_RORO · 09-30-2018, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Sixgunsled

Freaking love this hood.

Secondly I am purchasing a module to plug into the clutch sensor that tricks the computer into thinking the stock trans is still there. There isn't a whole lot of torque management with the manual anyway but the module will take care of the rest.

I know I'm not the first TH400 swap but not sure if I'm the first manual guy to do it.

Yeah. I think you're the first manual guy to swap also. Then I may be able to use the same module for my 4l80 swap

laynlo15 · 10-01-2018, 06:36 AM

Our white Magnuson Camaro has already done the swap. Its a lot of work and cost, so many changes to the drivetrain to make the swap.

DFW1LE · 10-01-2018, 07:23 AM

Since you have a 1LE, you also have eLSD, so being able to marry a TH400 with that and the 3.73 rear might be a challenge.

I have wondered about swapping to a a10, but everyone on the forum seems to think that would be too costly.

SlydrSS305 · 10-02-2018, 03:45 PM

If you pull the manual pedal assembly lmk

Sixgunsled · 10-21-2018, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by SlydrSS305

If you pull the manual pedal assembly lmk

Yes the manual pedal will be coming out

Sixgunsled · 10-21-2018, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by DFW1LE

Since you have a 1LE, you also have eLSD, so being able to marry a TH400 with that and the 3.73 rear might be a challenge.

I have wondered about swapping to a a10, but everyone on the forum seems to think that would be too costly.

The trans will just marry to the drive shaft which will marry to the rear. should change anything. It will bolt right up to the 3.73

Sixgunsled · 10-21-2018, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by laynlo15

Our white Magnuson Camaro has already done the swap. Its a lot of work and cost, so many changes to the drivetrain to make the swap.

So far it really hasn't been as costly as I thought. Can you shed some light on what challenges you guys ran into? As well as what parts you used, i.e. what trans cooler are you guys using?

Sixgunsled · 10-21-2018, 07:30 AM

Ok guys the flexplate came in the mail a few days ago. Still waiting on the converter and trans which should ship in the next few days. I will be dropping all my motor stuff off at the machine shop monday to get balanced for the new internals.

What I have got so far:
1200hp rated TH400 with LS bell and trans brake, PTC torque converter, and flywheel purchased all together - $3730 shipped
Transmission mount - $40
Computer mondule - $200
Hurst quarter stick shifter - $348

Things I still need:
Driveshaft and yolk - $350
Transmission cooler - $???

The trans is a reverse manual valve body so I will still be shifting gears which I like. I also have to decide how I am going to monitor my speed. Probably do a wheel speed sensor or get the driveshaft RPMs so my speedometer gauge will still work.

DFW1LE · 10-21-2018, 09:37 AM

Is this going to be a dedicated race car or will you drive it on the street also?

SSDan · 10-21-2018, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by DFW1LE

Is this going to be a dedicated race car or will you drive it on the street also?

And to add on: Are you planning to road course race the car since it is a 1LE or are you focusing only on drag racing?

09-28-2018, 08:29 PM	#1
Sixgunsled Drives: 2017 camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: North Carolina Posts: 159	Manual to TH400 swap Anyone done this swap? I am about to attempt it. Already purchased the trans, converter, and flexplate. I know someone who went from the A8 to a TH400 but not from a M6. Just looking for some insight as to how difficult it was and such. Mine is a manual valve body so shouldn't be too crazy. __________________ 2017 1000+hp Camaro SS 88/96 single turbo manual to TH400 swap 15" conversion Port injection 22K+ followers on Instagram @Sixgunsled 6.4K subscribers YouTube: Sixgunsled

09-30-2018, 03:32 PM	#4
6spdhyperblue Drives: 6th gen Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: US Posts: 3,670	Liking the sounds of that. Keep us posted __________________ ‘22 2SS 1LE M6 Summit White - RF, Flexfuel, LT2 intake, 95mm tb, ATI udp, VT ramair, full 28” dragpack - 11.68@122 ‘16 1SS M6 LT2 intake + boltons on DR 11.0@126+ (Sold)

10-01-2018, 06:36 AM	#6
laynlo15 Drives: 2022 Lt1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: clark, mo Posts: 8,860	Our white Magnuson Camaro has already done the swap. Its a lot of work and cost, so many changes to the drivetrain to make the swap. __________________ 2022 Lt1 6.2 A10, Maggie 2300, THPSI Port Inj/10 rib, Rotofab, E, Nickey, SCOL, Griptech, RC Bandits, Hoosiers/MT 9.80@142.96 1.44 60ft, 6.34@112 707/669 RWHP/TRQ. 16SS Maggie 2650 9.41@147 1.35 60ft, 5.99@119. 16 C7 A8 10.90@128 Bolt on stuff

10-01-2018, 07:23 AM	#7
DFW1LE Drives: 2017 SS 1LE Mosiac Black Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,132	Since you have a 1LE, you also have eLSD, so being able to marry a TH400 with that and the 3.73 rear might be a challenge. I have wondered about swapping to a a10, but everyone on the forum seems to think that would be too costly. __________________ ________________________________________________ Frankenstein Engineering Dynamics Stage 1 H/C/E85 536HP/488TQ

10-02-2018, 03:45 PM	#8
SlydrSS305 Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Miami Fl Posts: 97 View My Garage	If you pull the manual pedal assembly lmk __________________ Rotofab, PRAY IM/TB, SE 1 7/8 longtubes full system, SM FLEX FUEL KIT, Custom Exhaust, Mishimoto Catch can, FBO, street tuned.

09-28-2018, 10:03 PM	#2
Turbo_RORO Drives: Camaro 17 SS Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Florida Posts: 623	I think you're the first bro. Things that I can think of that may be a problem would be a way to get speed output data, and possibly issues with torque management. On anouther note, how do you like that hood?

10-21-2018, 07:30 AM	#12
Sixgunsled Drives: 2017 camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: North Carolina Posts: 159	Ok guys the flexplate came in the mail a few days ago. Still waiting on the converter and trans which should ship in the next few days. I will be dropping all my motor stuff off at the machine shop monday to get balanced for the new internals. What I have got so far: 1200hp rated TH400 with LS bell and trans brake, PTC torque converter, and flywheel purchased all together - $3730 shipped Transmission mount - $40 Computer mondule - $200 Hurst quarter stick shifter - $348 Things I still need: Driveshaft and yolk - $350 Transmission cooler - $??? The trans is a reverse manual valve body so I will still be shifting gears which I like. I also have to decide how I am going to monitor my speed. Probably do a wheel speed sensor or get the driveshaft RPMs so my speedometer gauge will still work. __________________ 2017 1000+hp Camaro SS 88/96 single turbo manual to TH400 swap 15" conversion Port injection 22K+ followers on Instagram @Sixgunsled 6.4K subscribers YouTube: Sixgunsled

10-21-2018, 09:37 AM	#13
DFW1LE Drives: 2017 SS 1LE Mosiac Black Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,132	Is this going to be a dedicated race car or will you drive it on the street also? __________________ ________________________________________________ Frankenstein Engineering Dynamics Stage 1 H/C/E85 536HP/488TQ

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