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fz4k98 · 12-23-2023, 07:50 PM

I am considering swapping my 13 ss from manual trans to an automatic. In searching I see information related to auto to manual but not much the other way.

Is anyone aware of any shops that are offering a kit or any shops that are performing the swap for customers?

4SFED6.0 · 12-23-2023, 09:32 PM

I did this swap quiet a few years, went from a tr6060 to a 6l90e. There are no kits available. To be done correctly you will need an interior/dash and engine harness, steering wheel for paddles, pedal assembly, shifter assembly, the bcm, ecm and cluster will need to be programmed for an auto. Then all of the mechanicals obviously, trans, driveshaft possibly trans cooler Everything is a direct fit though. Its time consuming but not that difficult. After selling the parts you removed the swap isn't that costly

bsn · 12-24-2023, 06:31 AM

It would be much easier and cheaper to sell your manual car and buy an automatic car.

dkp2LT · 12-24-2023, 07:16 AM

Stupid question time since I just curious.... After doing the swap, is there any tuning that needs to be done to since it's going to be an automatic LS3 instead of an L99?

1JEWLDSSRS · 12-24-2023, 10:42 AM

As stated in post # 2...

I did this swap quiet a few years, went from a tr6060 to a 6l90e. There are no kits available. To be done correctly you will need an interior/dash and engine harness, steering wheel for paddles, pedal assembly, shifter assembly, the bcm, ecm and cluster will need to be programmed for an auto. Then all of the mechanicals obviously, trans, driveshaft possibly trans cooler Everything is a direct fit though. Its time consuming but not that difficult. After selling the parts you removed the swap isn't that costly

fz4k98 · 12-24-2023, 01:59 PM

Thanks for the feedback. I was not sure if someone had figured out a way to simplify the swap without all the harnesses, paddle shifter etc. I was thinking it might be closer trans, shifter and programming if I was not concerned about paddles shifter and different pedals.

dkp2LT · 12-28-2023, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

As stated in post # 2...

I did this swap quiet a few years, went from a tr6060 to a 6l90e. There are no kits available. To be done correctly you will need an interior/dash and engine harness, steering wheel for paddles, pedal assembly, shifter assembly, the bcm, ecm and cluster will need to be programmed for an auto. Then all of the mechanicals obviously, trans, driveshaft possibly trans cooler Everything is a direct fit though. It's time consuming but not that difficult. After selling the parts you removed the swap isn't that costly

Oops. My team just got after me for not reading all of their email before responding. Apparently I have not improved.

1JEWLDSSRS · 12-28-2023, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by dkp2LT

Oops. My team just got after me for not reading all of their email before responding. Apparently I have not improved.

lol, it's all good. Been there, done that. I've been trained now..

12-23-2023, 07:50 PM	#1
fz4k98 Drives: 2013 1ss Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: WI. Posts: 520	Manual to auto trans swap shop I am considering swapping my 13 ss from manual trans to an automatic. In searching I see information related to auto to manual but not much the other way. Is anyone aware of any shops that are offering a kit or any shops that are performing the swap for customers?

12-23-2023, 09:32 PM	#2
4SFED6.0 Drives: 1991 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Detroit MI Posts: 261	I did this swap quiet a few years, went from a tr6060 to a 6l90e. There are no kits available. To be done correctly you will need an interior/dash and engine harness, steering wheel for paddles, pedal assembly, shifter assembly, the bcm, ecm and cluster will need to be programmed for an auto. Then all of the mechanicals obviously, trans, driveshaft possibly trans cooler Everything is a direct fit though. Its time consuming but not that difficult. After selling the parts you removed the swap isn't that costly __________________ 2011 SS Twin Turbo Forged LS9/6L90E Runs 9's

12-24-2023, 07:16 AM	#4
dkp2LT Drives: '11 2SS, '11 C6 GS, '04 MDX Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Kearney, MO Posts: 2,849	Stupid question time since I just curious.... After doing the swap, is there any tuning that needs to be done to since it's going to be an automatic LS3 instead of an L99? Last edited by dkp2LT; 12-24-2023 at 07:16 AM. Reason: typo

12-24-2023, 10:42 AM	#5
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,461	As stated in post # 2... I did this swap quiet a few years, went from a tr6060 to a 6l90e. There are no kits available. To be done correctly you will need an interior/dash and engine harness, steering wheel for paddles, pedal assembly, shifter assembly, the bcm, ecm and cluster will need to be programmed for an auto. Then all of the mechanicals obviously, trans, driveshaft possibly trans cooler Everything is a direct fit though. Its time consuming but not that difficult. After selling the parts you removed the swap isn't that costly __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

12-24-2023, 06:31 AM	#3
bsn Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Virginia Posts: 302	It would be much easier and cheaper to sell your manual car and buy an automatic car.

12-24-2023, 01:59 PM	#6
fz4k98 Drives: 2013 1ss Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: WI. Posts: 520	Thanks for the feedback. I was not sure if someone had figured out a way to simplify the swap without all the harnesses, paddle shifter etc. I was thinking it might be closer trans, shifter and programming if I was not concerned about paddles shifter and different pedals.