4th gen transmission question - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

dobbins67326 · 02-01-2009, 01:08 PM

i have a 99 camaro V6 auto and i was wondering how much work and money would it cost to switch it over to a 5-speed manual?

all replies are appreciated thanks

MrCool · 02-01-2009, 01:24 PM

I've always wondered if you could do that, and I wonder if it would be costly?

My guess is that it wouldn't just include replacing the transmission only.

I don't know about the rest though.

*CamaroSpike23* · 02-01-2009, 02:38 PM

depends on how much you pay for a trans. look to be spending around $1500-2500.

MrCool · 02-01-2009, 03:14 PM

Do you only need to replace the Trans.?

I wonder if you have to change anything else to get a Camaro or TA to a manual. (Google isn't giving me a straight anwser...as always)

Because my dad's 94 Camaro Z28 is automatic, and I was thinking one day weather it would be cheaper to buy a camaro like it that is manual or change the old one to manual. (Didn't mean to hijack the thread dobbins)

boxmonkeyracing · 02-01-2009, 03:31 PM

you'll need the lines and peddle for the clutch along with custom work to get everything working. so on top of the trans expect to pay between 2-3k more to switch unless you do it yourself.

*CamaroSpike23* · 02-01-2009, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrCool

Do you only need to replace the Trans.?

I wonder if you have to change anything else to get a Camaro or TA to a manual. (Google isn't giving me a straight anwser...as always)

Because my dad's 94 Camaro Z28 is automatic, and I was thinking one day weather it would be cheaper to buy a camaro like it that is manual or change the old one to manual. (Didn't mean to hijack the thread dobbins)

http://www.afrashteh.com/tranny_pics/T56.htm

this was written up as a 94-97 swap, but it should carry over.

MrCool · 02-02-2009, 06:16 PM

Hmm....that answers my question.

Right dobbins?

0235th · 02-03-2009, 09:23 PM

Dont waste your time...belive me. Its just too much work and you could just get a z28 or something like that for that kind of money (an older one of course)

Conflict · 02-03-2009, 09:42 PM

I would buy another camaro

Lumina SS · 02-04-2009, 02:41 AM

i well sell it and go look for a v8 with manual transmission

dobbins67326 · 03-30-2009, 10:59 PM

sry guys haven't been up here in FOREVER but i still need some questions answered.

i would love nothing more than to have a V8 6spd BUT

-im 17 still living with my parents
-insurance would skyrocket
-my 99 v6 looks and runs great

sooo. my dad has all the abilities to do the swap he said we could do it in a weekend but what parts do i need and where do i find them? (besides the obvious transmission)

the main reasons i want a stick is because i love driving them and driving a stick for a year would giving me plenty of experience before owning a 2010/2011 SS in a year or two

Vash · 03-31-2009, 08:39 AM

Then don't touch it. You just answered your own question.

It's a waste of time and money to do that with your V6. Simply because it's not a High power engine and there are lot of used V8 sports coupes.

Would be easier just to find a manual car and trade it. I doubt your insurance would go up if any. They base on the replacement cost not the power nowdays.

Mr_Draco · 03-31-2009, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dobbins67326

sry guys haven't been up here in FOREVER but i still need some questions answered.

i would love nothing more than to have a V8 6spd BUT

-im 17 still living with my parents
-insurance would skyrocket
-my 99 v6 looks and runs great

sooo. my dad has all the abilities to do the swap he said we could do it in a weekend but what parts do i need and where do i find them? (besides the obvious transmission)

the main reasons i want a stick is because i love driving them and driving a stick for a year would giving me plenty of experience before owning a 2010/2011 SS in a year or two

Insurance won't go up that much, maybe $5-$10 dollars a month on something that old if at all. I bought my '97 Z28 when I was 19 and only paid $30 a month insurance for liability.

I would seriously sell the car for $4-$5k and take the $2-$3k you would spend on the swap and buy a nice '98-'99 SS, Z28, or Transam since you're really want one of those.

Zhawk · 03-31-2009, 12:41 PM

Muh easier to start with a manual car to start with.
Remember, even the tranny has some computer controls so you may even need to swap out the computer to make everything work right.

02-01-2009, 01:08 PM	#1
dobbins67326 Drives: 1999 Camaro V6 Vert Join Date: May 2008 Location: Elm City, NC Posts: 47	4th gen transmission question i have a 99 camaro V6 auto and i was wondering how much work and money would it cost to switch it over to a 5-speed manual? all replies are appreciated thanks __________________ GM ALL THE WAY!!

02-03-2009, 09:23 PM	#8
0235th Lol wut Drives: 2010 Cobalt LS Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hattiesburg MS Posts: 152	Dont waste your time...belive me. Its just too much work and you could just get a z28 or something like that for that kind of money (an older one of course) __________________ Current vehicles 2010 Cobalt 2 door 5 speed 2002 Camaro V6 blown engine :(

02-03-2009, 09:42 PM	#9
Conflict Loving the F body Drives: 97 Firebird 3.8L 5 Speed Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Palm Desert, CA Posts: 203 View My Garage	I would buy another camaro __________________ My OLD Car 1995 V6 3.4L Camaro -K and N Air Filter http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10174 Current Cars -Modified 97 3.8L 5 speed Firebird -2003 Toyota Highlander Past Cars -1985 2.8L 5 speed S10 Blazer -1995 Chevy Camaro V6(130k miles) -1990 Mercedes 300E(280k miles) RIP 6-08 due to a Mustang GT that did not pay attention

02-04-2009, 02:41 AM	#10
Lumina SS Corvette Z51 Drives: Corvette Z51 476rwhp & camaro Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kuwait Posts: 174 View My Garage	i well sell it and go look for a v8 with manual transmission __________________

03-30-2009, 10:59 PM	#11
dobbins67326 Drives: 1999 Camaro V6 Vert Join Date: May 2008 Location: Elm City, NC Posts: 47	sry guys haven't been up here in FOREVER but i still need some questions answered. i would love nothing more than to have a V8 6spd BUT -im 17 still living with my parents -insurance would skyrocket -my 99 v6 looks and runs great sooo. my dad has all the abilities to do the swap he said we could do it in a weekend but what parts do i need and where do i find them? (besides the obvious transmission) the main reasons i want a stick is because i love driving them and driving a stick for a year would giving me plenty of experience before owning a 2010/2011 SS in a year or two __________________ GM ALL THE WAY!!

02-01-2009, 01:24 PM	#2
MrCool Drives: '95 Z28 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Posts: 277	I've always wondered if you could do that, and I wonder if it would be costly? My guess is that it wouldn't just include replacing the transmission only. I don't know about the rest though.

02-01-2009, 03:14 PM	#4
MrCool Drives: '95 Z28 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Posts: 277	Do you only need to replace the Trans.? I wonder if you have to change anything else to get a Camaro or TA to a manual. (Google isn't giving me a straight anwser...as always) Because my dad's 94 Camaro Z28 is automatic, and I was thinking one day weather it would be cheaper to buy a camaro like it that is manual or change the old one to manual. (Didn't mean to hijack the thread dobbins)

02-02-2009, 06:16 PM	#7
MrCool Drives: '95 Z28 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Posts: 277	Hmm....that answers my question. Right dobbins?

03-31-2009, 08:39 AM	#12
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,104	Then don't touch it. You just answered your own question. It's a waste of time and money to do that with your V6. Simply because it's not a High power engine and there are lot of used V8 sports coupes. Would be easier just to find a manual car and trade it. I doubt your insurance would go up if any. They base on the replacement cost not the power nowdays.

03-31-2009, 12:41 PM	#14
Zhawk Iroc's Love Slave Drives: 3 Camaros, 1 Vette, a Buick, & a 57 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lost Posts: 311 View My Garage	Muh easier to start with a manual car to start with. Remember, even the tranny has some computer controls so you may even need to swap out the computer to make everything work right. __________________ Camaros:87 IROC-z, 95 Z/28, 2010 RS/SS Corvettes: 90 Vert Has anyone seen my sanity? I am hiding from it and don't want it sneaking up on me!

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