In essence, it is the mirror image of the automatic sector. The tremec tr6060 sixspeed manual transmission that backs the 580hp lsa engine in the gen5 camaro zl1 has its roots in the t5 fivespeed transmissions that debuted in, of all things, the 1980 amc spirit. Automatic to manual conversion modern camaro forums. View and download chevrolet camaro 2010 owners manual online. The catch here is the car on the left is an automatic transmission, and on. The ideal scenario would be to convert the pcm to a manual file, but i dont know if this is as straight forward as it was with the gen iii pcms. We show you the process of how to swap your automatic transmission to a manual transmission, including all the parts and tools needed to do the job. Notably, none of camaro s models is subject to federal gas guzzler taxes. Conversion is not a simply tranny swap either because the rear ends are differentas indicated in the owners manual the v6 manual and the v8s have limited. The camaro s automatic transmission, on the other hand, has eight speeds and is estimated to get 25 mpg in mixed driving an 8.
Transmissions and drivetrain auto to manual swap just completed my auto to manuel swap in my 1987 camaro. Hi i just got my first camaro, its a 2015 1ls with automatic transmission i really wanted a manual but the deal was just too good to pass up. Read the tech article on a chevroelt transmission swap guide, brought to you by the experts at chevy high performance magazine. However, we knew that the car had to be backed by a sixspeed manual transmission. Get the best deals on 2010 chevrolet camaro when you shop the largest online. Layout the l99 and ls3 engines are both built on the. A sixspeed manual transmission is standard with the 3. Automatic to manual transmission conversion tutorial. Auto to manual swap third generation fbody message boards. Mcleod 6306607m rxt twin disc ceramic clutch kit with aluminum flywheel, 6bolt flange for 200915 lsa, 2014 gen 5 lt1lt4 with aftermarket cranks. Jan 29, 2010 forget the v8 swap and do what i did with my wifes camaro. Automatic 4 speed to manual 6 speed conversion camaro. The allaluminum ls1 was rated at 305 hp and was available with a sixspeed manual or a fourspeed automatic.
Complementing your chevrolet performance crate engine with a factoryengineered new or remanufactured performance transmission is a cinch with our comprehensive lineup of automatic transmissions, torque converters and installation kits. Rpm 199302 camaro fbody 4l60e4l65e level vii transmission. This system has been designed and built specifically for the camaro platform. Whats the difference between a camaro ss l99 automatic. Chevrolet transmission swap guide chevy high performance. Its a lot of fun, its a skill that can come in handy one day even though learning is very easy, not many people can grasp the whole 2 feet thing, i believe the resell value is better later, and my dad would have totally called me a pussy if i got an automatic. Percision industries torque converter swap on a 2010. So simply trading my camaro in and buying a manual isnt really an option. Feb 18, 2017 it doesnt matter if you are a hot rodder, a muscle car person or just looking to make a family project out or your camaro, the first thing you normally do to make a car more fun is to yank out that boring automatic transmission and stick in a gear banging 6 speed manual transmission. Chevrolet announces the 2010 camaro transformers special. The big pieces are often the pedals, linkage and transmission mounts. We also offer 4l80e, 4l60e, th400 and powerglide conversions for the 6l80e and manual transmission cars. On a daily basis we are asked about the kit fitting automatic cars or why does it only fit manual cars. While the automatic gear selector can be removed from inside the car, the new manual gear selector has to be passed through the bottom of the transmission tunnel and bolts into place from inside the car.
For example, in my 96 camaro z28, i can use the transmission out of a 9402 z28 for my m6 swap but if i get a 9802 transmission, i will need to. We have 5 chevrolet 2010 camaro manuals available for free pdf download. Th400 and powerglide conversions for the 6l80e and manual transmission cars. And if you feel that the swap is somewhere above your comfort andor skill level, hursts website has a list of. Automatic 4l60e to manual t56 swap basic questions. Obviously, it wouldnt be very fun tracking an ls7powered. Clutch linkage if youre converting an automatic to manual, you could come across some seemingly impossible obstacles. Automatic transmission 6 speed lt opt myb fits 14 camaro 500390 fits. Automatic transmission with tapshift camaro zl1 chevrolet. Read free automatic to manual conversion camaro automatic to manual conversion camaro what to expect when changing from an auto to manual transmission as the detroit muscle team progresses on their fox body mustang, they show you options and steps for switching from an. The camaros automatic transmission, on the other hand, has eight speeds and is estimated to get 25 mpg in mixed driving an 8. Can you convert an automatic transmission to manual answers. Hendrixengineering is proud to announce the release of the new generation v2 2010 2014 camaro 9 rear conversion kit. Chevrolet camaro 5 out of 5 stars 2 product ratings 2 product ratings 2010 2015 chevrolet camaro ss genuine gm manual short throw shifter 24260334.
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But you can get an automatic and put it in, although there are other things that may affect it such as that your computer is. The 20102015 camaro ss comes factory equipped with either a ls3 manual or an l99 automatic both are similar designs, but they have some differences. Automatic to manual transmission conversion tutorial video converting a 1979 camaro from an automatic to manual transmission. Chevy first used the ls in the fifthgeneration corvette, which debuted in 1997. Fbody auto transmission to manual transmission swap. It is reasonably common that a manual transmission gets a bit harsh to shift after some years of usage, especially after being used by performance oriented drivers. Ive got a 2010 camaro ss thats getting a wild drag conversion. In 2007, my son cale wanted to convert his 79 rs camaro from a automatic to a manual transmission. We designed this car on a 6sp car and the crossover from the pass. The main difference between the two is the ls3 produces 422hp and the l99 produces 400hp.
Back in 2007 my son cale wanted to convert his 79 rs camaro from a automatic to a manual transmission. Camaro ss l99 edelbrock eforce tvs2300 supercharger 550 hp 2010 15. Now i love the car and its color, and i have already added a flowmaster outlaw exhaust system, tinted the windows, and custom floor mats. Automatic t o manual transmission conversion tutorial video converting a 1979 camaro from an automatic to manual transmission. Its the kit for those converting an automatic car to a manual, or for the builder who wants allnew parts from stem to stern. You can not convert the transmission itself to an automatic. Pilot bushing new flywheel new or used clutch disc new pressure plate new release bearing new bellhousing. Hurst billetplus pistol grip handle 20102015 camaro auto. Five months ago i purchased a 2010 camaro ss with 30k miles on it, it is an automatic.
New, complete 67 68 camaro muncie 4 speed conversion kit now available. You have a choice of a original rebuilt gm muncie m20, m21 or m22 rock crusher. How do you swap a manual tranny into an auto tranny fbody. Chevrolet 2010 camaro manuals manuals and user guides for chevrolet 2010 camaro. Car on the right me 2010 camaro ss with, cold air intake,tune by. Camaro firebird 9802 ls1 6 speed t56 transmission changeover kit, comes with everything needed to change your automatic to a 6 speed, used, shipping is not included, call or email for freight shipping costs, freight shipping is to be paid by customer to freight company upon delivery. The car started off as an a6, but is being changed over to a 4l80 with a standalone transmission controller. Phastek factory skipshift eliminator 20102020 camaro v8 manual. Using this manual to quickly locate information about the vehicle use the index in the back of the manual. Sometimes the gearbox needs to be rebuilt, but other times it helps a lot to simply change the transmission fluid. On the chassis dyno at superformance, it was putting out 276 h.
Details on the 2010 camaros engines and tranmissions super. I put this video together to show the major steps involved in the conversion. This kit will get you everything needed to convert a automatic 1969 camaro into a four speed machine. Automatic to manual conversion camaro5 chevy camaro. Danger, warnings, and cautions warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them. Genuine oem gear shifters for chevrolet camaro for sale ebay. Camarofirebird 9802 ls1 6 speed conversion complete hawks. Mar 01, 2010 percision industries torque converter swap on a 2010 automatic chevy camaro get converted our automatic 2010 camaro ss gets a new torque converter, trailing arms, and tires for lower e.
Camaro convertible offers a fully automatic softtop that seamlessly disappears. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. I have never in my life drove a manual, but i didnt care and bought a manual camaro. The 2015 1ls with an automatic doesnt make sense1ls came with a manual and the automatic was an optionwould be cheaper to buy a 2ls which is a 1ls with the automatic tranny. Complete manual transmissions for chevrolet camaro for sale ebay. Using a vintage, firstgeneration 19671969 camaro and thirdgeneration 19681974 nova as examples, this article shows and tells how its done. Many questions have been asked if a manual transmission can be installed into an a4 fbody.