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Old 01-22-2009, 10:12 PM
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Does anyone know if they will offer the 6 speed on the GT? I know you can get it in the GXP.
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Originally Posted by mrhzk35404
Does anyone know if they will offer the 6 speed on the GT? I know you can get it in the GXP.
From everything I have heard/read the answer is no. I'm sure some aftermarket tuner some day will offer a swap kit.
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they need to because i think it would draw more people into buying them.
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No it won't be offered. From what I know an m6 isn't compatible w/ DOD and without it (DOD) there's the possibility of having a guzzler tax.
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Well, I can tell you I would buy a 6 speed GT before I bought a GXP for the 6 speed.
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I wonder what all it would take to convert one to a manual? Thats really the only reason Id want a GXP, the rest of the stuff would eventually be swapped out anyway for better suspension, full exhaust, and a built motor. I dont have anything to do this weekend I may have to pay the dealer a visit
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they were supposed to do it in 09 but they cancelled that plan last summer, keep your eyes peeled for 2010 though.
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They can't get the DOD to work smoothly with a 6 speed. There only option was an LS3, therefore the only way you can get a 6 speed is to get the GXP. That is the reason for 2 different V8s for the Camaro also.



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