need auto in my 06 V
04-28-2011, 09:39 PM
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need auto in my 06 V Has anyone ever tried the automatic swap in a V1....My builder wants to try it, and i want one since i am running boost for track purposes..He has a built 400turbo ready to put in but i just wanted to see if someone on the forum has tried and failed or succeded to fit it in our tunnel..thanks
04-28-2011, 09:41 PM
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never heard of one, I know it'd take some work. It's a shame you can't take your car back up to RPM. They were one of the first to put an auto in a C6Z and they said they would attempt it.
and IMO I would rather have the 4l80 in the V rather then a TH400.
and IMO I would rather have the 4l80 in the V rather then a TH400.
04-28-2011, 09:54 PM
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How much power are you making>??? If it is a street car and isn't making insane power I would go with a 4L60E. BIG power I would try and put a 4L80E in it but good luck getting that monster to fit. A 400 should be the LAST option. 3-speed in street car = lame.
04-28-2011, 10:07 PM
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Yeah it certainly would hurt my mileage, but i wouldn't say lame...My 373's should be good gearing for the turbo400 and ATI converter..I drive my V to only car rallys and to the track...Probably put about 2,500 miles per year on her. Power will be somewhere around 650-950 at the wheels depending on the boost and tune and gas with meth...Still looking for a good fuel pump..
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Yeah it certainly would hurt my mileage, but i wouldn't say lame...My 373's should be good gearing for the turbo400 and ATI converter..I drive my V to only car rallys and to the track...Probably put about 2,500 miles per year on her. Power will be somewhere around 650-950 at the wheels depending on the boost and tune and gas with meth...Still looking for a good fuel pump..
04-29-2011, 01:00 AM
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I've got through 3 of them in my '96 Impala SS. And we're talking about ~250hp behind the LT1, not 400 of the LS6/LS2!It wasn't until Phoenix Trans from Weatherford built a stage 1 that it hasn't faltered since for me.
04-29-2011, 07:16 PM
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That's gotta be a first, someone recommending a 4L60E! I've got through 3 of them in my '96 Impala SS. And we're talking about ~250hp behind the LT1, not 400 of the LS6/LS2!
It wasn't until Phoenix Trans from Weatherford built a stage 1 that it hasn't faltered since for me.
I've got through 3 of them in my '96 Impala SS. And we're talking about ~250hp behind the LT1, not 400 of the LS6/LS2!It wasn't until Phoenix Trans from Weatherford built a stage 1 that it hasn't faltered since for me.
04-29-2011, 11:32 PM
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Ok, GM built (or installed) a lot of bad trans!
Mine was untouched when it grenaded on me. Stock from the factory, including the motor. Probably around 50k original miles when it happened. I bought the car with 30k on the clock.
This story is repeated by lots of original factory built trans.
Mine was untouched when it grenaded on me. Stock from the factory, including the motor. Probably around 50k original miles when it happened. I bought the car with 30k on the clock.
This story is repeated by lots of original factory built trans.
04-30-2011, 12:27 AM
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If I was going to spend the money to put an auto in the V I would put the TCI built GM 6 speed auto. As far as the 4L60E goes I have a 700R4 behind a twin turbo putting out over 750 hp in a 78 Vette on drag radials for 6 years. They can be built right.
04-30-2011, 02:17 AM
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700R4 isn't quite a TH400 in strength, but can be built to handle some good power. However, not sure what it takes to mate it to an LS-series engine or how practical, etc.
I believe the reason these did not come available in auto was it wouldn't fit. Now, anything can be done within reason and how much difference there is in size from th400 to whatever trans GM was talking about...
I think this is a terrible drag racing chassis and would suggest finding something else for track fun, but it's your car, of course. Beyond the auto, you have the IRS to deal with and just seems like so much effort, although guess it would be neat (if I could get past the cringing thought of doing such a thing as th400 in the car, without going all the way, with solid axle, minitub, etc.
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I believe the reason these did not come available in auto was it wouldn't fit. Now, anything can be done within reason and how much difference there is in size from th400 to whatever trans GM was talking about...
I think this is a terrible drag racing chassis and would suggest finding something else for track fun, but it's your car, of course. Beyond the auto, you have the IRS to deal with and just seems like so much effort, although guess it would be neat (if I could get past the cringing thought of doing such a thing as th400 in the car, without going all the way, with solid axle, minitub, etc.
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700R4 isn't quite a TH400 in strength, but can be built to handle some good power. However, not sure what it takes to mate it to an LS-series engine or how practical, etc.
I believe the reason these did not come available in auto was it wouldn't fit. Now, anything can be done within reason and how much difference there is in size from th400 to whatever trans GM was talking about...
I think this is a terrible drag racing chassis and would suggest finding something else for track fun, but it's your car, of course. Beyond the auto, you have the IRS to deal with and just seems like so much effort, although guess it would be neat (if I could get past the cringing thought of doing such a thing as th400 in the car, without going all the way, with solid axle, minitub, etc.)
I believe the reason these did not come available in auto was it wouldn't fit. Now, anything can be done within reason and how much difference there is in size from th400 to whatever trans GM was talking about...
I think this is a terrible drag racing chassis and would suggest finding something else for track fun, but it's your car, of course. Beyond the auto, you have the IRS to deal with and just seems like so much effort, although guess it would be neat (if I could get past the cringing thought of doing such a thing as th400 in the car, without going all the way, with solid axle, minitub, etc.
) But as far as the chassis goes, have u ever jacked up a rear tire on the frame at the side of the V.. he!l if u lift it up about 6" the tire on the other side comes up with it...That blew my mind when i saw that...So i think the chassis is awesome for strength and rigidnes..It is just 3,850lbs