5th gen v6 into 4th gen possible?
02-24-2018, 10:37 AM
#22
Originally Posted by BamaBird22
My car is an 01 v6 with over 165000 miles on it. Tranny went out and now im either gonna have to replace the tranny for 1500-1800 dollars or swap this super 6 camaro engine in. I can't afford an ls1 nor do I want one for this car. It's a convertible. I don't want a chit ton of power because the vert makes the frame more likely to twist.
02-24-2018, 10:38 AM
#23
I'm not sure where you live in Alabama but did you look at craigslist ? There are several people advertising. This ad says $300 out the door for some.
https://huntsville.craigslist.org/ao...500086440.html
https://huntsville.craigslist.org/ao...500086440.html
02-24-2018, 01:08 PM
#24
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Originally Posted by LLLosingit
Are you sure that doesn't include the cost to remove/rebuild/replace?
That seems really high.
That seems really high.
02-24-2018, 02:02 PM
#26
I'm sure there has to be mechanics around there that can rebuild it for you.
02-24-2018, 05:20 PM
#28
Originally Posted by BamaBird22
Probably best to just not say anything buddy.
02-24-2018, 06:24 PM
#29
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Originally Posted by MY_2K_Z
Well **** it I figured out what to say. If you really think that a stock Ls1 is going to twist the frame you are a complete idiot. You seem like the kind of person that should be driving a corolla not an fbody.
02-24-2018, 06:33 PM
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Ok, let's try to keep this on track. Disagreement is OK, offering contrary advice or opposing opinions is also OK when solicited or otherwise appropriate. But there's no need for name calling. For the record, I absolutely agree that the OP is overthinking the convertible aspect (this is not that much of an issue unless you're planning a max effort race car perhaps), but the hostility has gone too far already. Let's not escalate things further.
Thanks.
Thanks.
02-24-2018, 06:35 PM
#31
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Originally Posted by RPM WS6
Ok, let's try to keep this on track. Disagreement is OK, offering contrary advice or opposing opinions is also OK when solicited or otherwise appropriate. But there's no need for name calling. For the record, I absolutely agree that the OP is overthinking the convertible aspect (this is not that much of an issue unless you're planning a max effort race car perhaps), but the hostility has gone too far already. Let's not escalate things further.
Thanks.
Thanks.
02-25-2018, 07:48 AM
#32
While the newer V6 motor is waaayyyy better than what you have now (from ~200hp in your 01 to 320+!), it is also a very uncommon swap so will likely be more difficult, more expensive, run in to more snags, and definitely give less return on investment then swapping to a motor that was actually offered in that vehicle. Also, while it makes similar HP as an LS1, that v6 makes a LOT less Torque (278 vs 340) and wont be nearly as quick in the same car.
Ls1 would be the cheapest and easiest swap route to take to get you running again besides just throwing a junkyard trans in to replace the broken one you have now.
As to repairing your trans, what you want to ask for is a "bench rebuild", which will cut that quoted price at least in half by not charging removal and installation.
Ls1 would be the cheapest and easiest swap route to take to get you running again besides just throwing a junkyard trans in to replace the broken one you have now.
As to repairing your trans, what you want to ask for is a "bench rebuild", which will cut that quoted price at least in half by not charging removal and installation.