05-06-2010, 03:18 PM | #1 |
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Changing a 6 speed to Automatic
I am still waiting on the convertible Camaro to become available and was thinking of getting an auto this time instead of a 6 speed. (getting older or maybe lazy)
Now I realize it would be easier to just buy an auto Camaro but with all the problems I have read about trying to get the computer tuning right for the 6L80E transmission I was wondering if a trans swap, from 6 speed to 6 speed auto with a stand alone computer would work better. The engine would still have the extra hp from factory and the VVT would be gone along with the paddle shift setup and extra buttons. Change the shifter on the console to what ever you like and go. Just an idea I had what do you think. Danny
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05-06-2010, 04:04 PM | #2 |
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Way too much money to do a swap. The A6 cars I have seen don't seem to be having any issues and it would still be cheaper to delete AFM and VVT.
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05-06-2010, 04:13 PM | #3 | |
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05-06-2010, 07:14 PM | #4 | |
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Lots of posts on this site about the auto not being able to handle hp. With saving the money at the dealership by going 6 speed and sell the 6 speed afterward should take the bite out of a pocketbook. Danny
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05-06-2010, 07:21 PM | #5 | |
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That.......... is a major problem, guess I will just have to wait. Like I said just an idea, I have done this to another older car (4L60E with a stand alone computer) I thought it could work for a new one. Danny
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05-06-2010, 07:22 PM | #6 |
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I think it's blasphemy.
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05-06-2010, 07:38 PM | #7 |
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I am sorry.... please forgive me!! Must be a sign of getting older Danny (the sorry guy)
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05-06-2010, 07:39 PM | #8 |
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You can do it with a swap to a 4L60E, 4L80E or 4L85E, but then of course you lose the 2 additional gears. The 6L80E is actually a pretty tough unit, but the HP parts are not all out there yet. The lack of stand-alone computer is an issue because the factory trans runs on a digital bus interface to the main computer and the data streams are not public knowledge. Can't blame GM in the least bit, they have a lot to protect.
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05-06-2010, 08:54 PM | #9 |
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Well maybe all it takes is a little more time and someone will work the bugs out and it will hold up just fine. When the 4L60 first came out it wasn't all great either.
By the way, I agree with you "to much hp is almost enough" Thanks for the info Danny
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05-07-2010, 08:17 PM | #10 |
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Danny - Based on your avatar, you are there too !!!
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05-09-2010, 03:31 PM | #12 |
You can do it..
The C6 Corvette Community has been doing it for a few years now. It is just an EXTENSIVE wiring job, to re-wire the PCM, and all other systems. You can also do a TCI 6L80E swap, and use their TCI T-com controller. It is an EXTREMELY simple hook up. |
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05-10-2010, 07:52 AM | #13 | |
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Is the wiring job extensive because of changing an auto to auto with standalone computer or going from 6 speed to auto with stand alone computer. I thought with a swap from manual to auto it would be simpler because of using a stand alone computer and harness? Danny
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05-10-2010, 07:58 AM | #14 | |
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It's hard waiting!:( Danny
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