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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 10:31 PM
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so I was wondering if a transmission shop could build a good 6 speed for this car? or even a manual for that matter.]
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 10:33 PM
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Just get a GTO lol
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 10:37 PM
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Well, I know there's a GTP with a 6 speed manual, so I figure if you've got the money and a trans specialist that's really good, it's possible.
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 10:38 PM
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I agree with jp on this one. Try that route i'm sure someone will help. Sounds like a good idea.
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 10:40 PM
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You CAN put anything into anything. It's just a matter of money and know how.
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 10:40 PM
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What he said haha, not worth the effort IMO. Figuring out how to get a started mounted, pedal assemblies, finding one thats strong enough to fit a fwd application...etc
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 10:41 PM
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What he said haha, not worth the effort IMO. Figuring out how to get a started mounted, pedal assemblies, finding one thats strong enough to fit a fwd application...etc
Could probably do a G6 6sp. Fiero guys are putting them on SBCs, including LS1s, all the time now.
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 12:40 AM
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it doesnt have a 6 speed but its got a 5 speed in it.

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heres a 2001 grand prix with a 5 speed, hes from southern ontario, the car is turbo and awsome.
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if he can do it we can do it.. the trans is from a 89ish grand prix, there was 2 years they were offered with a manual i think
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 07:10 PM
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just curious, what would be cheaper, a 6 speed swap or RWD conversion?
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 07:28 PM
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I'd figure 6 speed swap.
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 07:41 PM
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what about a 6 speed auto out of a new malibu or something??
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 08:21 PM
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OK, so I know these aren't W-bodies, but here's a couple of threads where guys are attempting to fit the F40 6-speed manual to a LS4 and SBC. Both are having to deal with mounting a starter motor on the tranny, which is probably the biggest problem that has to be overcome with a LS4.

http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum2/HTML/098254.html (gets interesting on page 2)

http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum2/HTML/099565.html

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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 08:30 PM
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http://www.milzymotorsports.com/

6 Speed Auto Swap.
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 07:53 AM
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If I lived near those Milzy guys I would honestly consider being a test car for that 6 sweep swap
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Suaveat69
That would be an awesome upgrade but a little pricey. If I could have done it I would have these stock tranny suck anyways. Makes me wonder how it would hold up to the torque of the LS4 though?? Someone needs to take Milzy up on this deal!!!!!!!!
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 07:55 AM
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Wonder if they are talking about an auto or a manual trans swap?? I also wonder if the Cartuning turbo kit will fit around this 6speed trans? That would be the **** if it does.

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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 09:53 PM
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I WANT A MANUAL SO BAD. It would improve the car by atleast 75%. I got mine tuned with HP tuners and the tranny still seems slow to react and sometimes doesn't downshift when it should. I feel like getting a GOAT, but the winter in Ontario is a B for RWD. A FWD manual V8 would be so nice to use all year!

If someone figures out a somewhat easy swap, LMK!
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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 06:50 PM
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I would love a 5 or 6 speed in this car, even if it was an auto...
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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 08:54 PM
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6 sp auto would be neat for better gas mileage. I got about 21mpg on the trip I just got back from doing like 90mph the whole way. It was about 2k rpms in my car.
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