CTSV Shifter conversion
08-02-2009, 09:10 PM
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CTSV Shifter conversion I bought a 06 CTSV LS2 6 speed conversion for my Chevelle. I have been sorting through tons of swap threads and have yet to come up with a answer as to what I need to convert the shifter to a conventional one. Do I need a GTO shifter? I have read somewhere that a F body shifter is different. I am trying to get the swap done and can upgrade later. I am running the stock buckets and console and can weld/fab/modify whatever I need. I was also looking at some type of conversion that moves the shifter way forward. I just want to choose the right one. Thanks
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08-03-2009, 06:08 AM
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I am guessing I need to find a T56 guy. I do have a aftermarket shifter from a ?? Once I receive the engine/trans I can take a look. I guess not too many people go that route but maybe it will help someone else out as well.
08-04-2009, 05:45 AM
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A new tail housing would definitely make for a cleaner install, but looking at that picture I would bet you could cut down those 3 bars and weld them back together shorter to get the shifter closer to the trans. All it would cost you is some time.
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Thank you. I was thinking of the forward conversion anyway. That means I would have to take the trans apart and I like the idea of a slip yoke for the driveshaft instead of the bolt on flange. I wouldn't mind buying one of those mechanical speedometer drive tailshafts but they are crazy expensive like $750 when a X-drive is less than half that.
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08-04-2009, 11:02 PM
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I got bad news i benn thary trude that it dont work the main case is the same but the gears are deffernt inside unless u find a trans with broken case u are stuck with that shifter un less u MAKE a rea main shaft
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Tail Housing Swap I think you may be able to change the tail housing and main shaft to get a different shifter arrangment. I'm going to try to do this swap on my F-Body trans in a few weeks. I'm doing my swap with Viper hardware in order for the shifter to clear the bench seat. Check back with me in a few weeks and I'll let you know how the swap went. Email me if you want to know where I got my Viper parts or if you want my f-body parts we may be able to work something out.
08-05-2009, 01:29 AM
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IMO, trying to make one trans configured to be like another is not worth the effort or Money... just sell it and buy one that will meet your needs.
I was trying to do something like what your doing.. I was looking to use a F-body trans and convert to a different location. And after researching the cost of the parts and labor, I sold it after finding out that a Viper T56 shifter location would fit my location.
So, unless you have the money to spend and the know-now to do the work, look for something else, I did and came out with a better trans and spend less.
I was trying to do something like what your doing.. I was looking to use a F-body trans and convert to a different location. And after researching the cost of the parts and labor, I sold it after finding out that a Viper T56 shifter location would fit my location.
So, unless you have the money to spend and the know-now to do the work, look for something else, I did and came out with a better trans and spend less.
