Corvette Performance - auto conversion what parts?
DLong
02-15-2011, 12:00 PM
This weekend I am picking up most of the parts for an auto conversion in a C5. I want to know what else I will need. Here is a list of what I am getting.
Flexplate and adapter
Bellhousing
Complete torque tube
4L60E Auto Transmission
Stock Converter
Shifter and all cables and console plug
C6 Bracket to weld into the tunnel
Rear harness from a 1999 C5 Auto
and a 3600 stall converter.
I know I need to build the trans. I just finished a forged 370 with a ttix kit. Any info would be great.
z28MP
02-15-2011, 02:51 PM
Don't forget fluid. I'd see if they can cut you some sort of deal if you don't take the stock converter since you are getting a 3600 one. I'd get a trans cooler too while you already have it out and a trans brace. I'm having a brain fart but those ate just extras I'd pick up. Hopefully it's a well built trans with that ttix kit you will have.
TooMuchMoney
02-15-2011, 09:38 PM
I agree with getting a trans cooler, I am guessing this is a drag strip car?
z28MP
02-15-2011, 09:45 PM
Oh and a new center console and peddles
TooMuchMoney
02-15-2011, 09:49 PM
Oh and a new center console and peddles
haha that might help a bit with the driveability.
z28MP
02-16-2011, 12:48 AM
Not trying to be smart it's the little stupid crap you will look over and won't buy. Been there done that with stuff.
DLong
02-19-2011, 07:17 AM
I agree with getting a trans cooler, I am guessing this is a drag strip car?
You are correct. The only reason I am considering swapping to an auto is for the drag strip. I am tired of putting in clutches. The only down side is I finally bought a mcleod street twin and we be pulling it out with only 500 miles on it.
TooMuchMoney
02-19-2011, 12:59 PM
You are correct. The only reason I am considering swapping to an auto is for the drag strip. I am tired of putting in clutches. The only down side is I finally bought a mcleod street twin and we be pulling it out with only 500 miles on it.
Gotcha, what are you doing for suspension? And is a shop doing all this work.
DLong
02-19-2011, 01:16 PM
I have been running a stock suspension and have done well so far. I have a best '60ft of 1.49. I do all of my own work. The only thing I don't do is machine work. I have a friend of my do that at his shop. Right now I have a member from the corvette forums car at my house. I put a procharger on it a month or two ago. Now I pulled the motor and will be putting in a forged ls2 for him. I like to work on stuff so I am always working on something.
TooMuchMoney
02-19-2011, 01:24 PM
I have been running a stock suspension and have done well so far. I have a best '60ft of 1.49. I do all of my own work. The only thing I don't do is machine work. I have a friend of my do that at his shop. Right now I have a member from the corvette forums car at my house. I put a procharger on it a month or two ago. Now I pulled the motor and will be putting in a forged ls2 for him. I like to work on stuff so I am always working on something.
Thats good man. I am the same way I do all the work myself, its cheeper and better that way. Well good luck with your car I will be doing a Turbo 400 swap in my C5 Z next winter.
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