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2006 C6 Z51 transmission..... how to convert to Fbody/GTO style?

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Old 04-15-2013, 11:15 AM
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Default 2006 C6 Z51 transmission..... how to convert to Fbody/GTO style?

I want to convert this to a GTO style transmission so that it can be used in hot rod applications.

What parts are needed?

GTO bellhousing
GTO style input shaft
LS1/GTO style front bearing plate
Fbody/GTO style tailhousing

do I need to change out the mainshaft/output shaft?

Anything else needed?

Thx!
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Mike's 1000hp 32 spline build PDF is a must-read.
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Found this link which answered many of my questions:
http://www.eecis.udel.edu/~davis/z28..._Fbody_T56.pdf

Thank you Mike for that great writeup!

I can retain my C6 input shaft which saves some $.

Still waiting to confirm if I can run the 32 spline SSR mainshaft or the smaller GTO unit.

Here is what I have laying around:
GTO bellhousing
LS1/GTO style front bearing plate
Fbody/GTO style tailhousing
Fbody shift rail (needed for this swap)



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