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Old 11-04-2008, 07:03 PM
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Anyone try a 4l60E Automatic into a LS1 Miata. I know most guys like to shift but an automatic would be nicer for some of us.
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I had one in mine; changed it to manual.
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So it fit?
I am concerned with the larger bellhousing and the pan width.

Why did you go to a manual trans ?
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Yes, it fit. I wanted manual originally, but the engine/trans combo I found was an auto; so I went with it. The manual (T-56) is much better, IMO.
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You will love the auto transmission if your goals are a street car or drag car. The only way I see a manual being better is if you plan on auto-crossing. Manual= more fun with the car, Automatic= more fun feeling up the girl riding with you while you tear up the competition!
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I can set up the trans tables to make it shift like a manual trans with me shifting it manually. Also I'm just not a big fan of shifting or A-cross.



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