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Old Feb 23, 2005 | 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by SSnakekiller
So all the wiring is the same as in the link above for an LS1? Any pics of the MC and pedal assembly? Stryker? I am going to be doing this A4 to M6 swap very soon.

Someone said I can use my A4 wiring harness for the M6? Does that mean I dont have to wire anything? I havent fully read the text in the link but I am about to. I see the mod where you can start the car w/o clutch in but I'd rather have that safety precaution so I wont be doing that.
No, the wiring is not all the same. I have noted the differences in how to wire the LS1 park/gear selector switch. As far as wiring in the reverse lockout, I cannot help you. I just plugged my tranny where it goes in, and I have never had a problem. Wiring the switch is different, and you'll need to see page 1 of this thread and view my wiring instructions of the switch.

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Old Feb 24, 2005 | 11:02 AM
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i got the pictures done last night and ill post them up hopefully this evening for ya..
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Old Feb 24, 2005 | 12:04 PM
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Guys, great job on explaining things, but try to clarify my next question.

My old (frontend totalled) car was an M6 98model and i just bought a 99model SS thats an auto. I have a complete car to take from, so other than "plug n play" what other wires and odds and ends do i have to look for and do?
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Old Feb 24, 2005 | 12:34 PM
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i got the pictures done last night and ill post them up hopefully this evening for ya..
That would be great!
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Old Feb 25, 2005 | 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by sevanseriesta
I just finished an Auto to M6 swap tonight. I did the whole thing myself in my gargage. The differnce between what I did and what dragon Z was talking about is that I bought a m6 wiring harness.

Those thinking about doing an M6 swap WARNING....WARNING ......WARNING. DO NOT BUY A 99+ YEAR WAIRING HARNESS FOR A 98 AND VISE VERSA. YOU WILL FRY YOUR PCM. I found out the hard way. 99+years are all the same 98 is the only year that was different. Everything is very simple. Hardest part is cutting hole for the shifter and the master cylinder, otherwise very simple.

Wiring-----------If you just connect the Dark Green wire with the purple wire with the stripe you will not have to have the cluch depressed to start the car. No big deal (In My Own Opinion.

where did you get your wiring harness ?
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Old Mar 1, 2005 | 01:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Kalijah98z
Guys, great job on explaining things, but try to clarify my next question.

My old (frontend totalled) car was an M6 98model and i just bought a 99model SS thats an auto. I have a complete car to take from, so other than "plug n play" what other wires and odds and ends do i have to look for and do?
I believe that you may have some PCM issues, but I am not sure.
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Old Mar 1, 2005 | 11:12 AM
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I did the A4 to M6 swap and i can get my speedometer right. What did you guys put in the computer to make your speedometer read right?

i have 3.73's in the rear.
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Old Mar 1, 2005 | 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by _Ice Mann_
I did the A4 to M6 swap and i can get my speedometer right. What did you guys put in the computer to make your speedometer read right?

i have 3.73's in the rear.
I sent my LS1edit file to a fellow board member, and he "tweaked" it to make it recognize the car as an M6. Then he emailed it back, and we uploaded it to the PCM. Viola, worked like a charm.
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Old Mar 13, 2005 | 12:46 PM
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Where did you guys get all of your bolts from? WHere did you get the t 56 torque arm mount?
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Old Mar 15, 2005 | 10:03 AM
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Where did you guys get all of your bolts from? WHere did you get the t 56 torque arm mount?
I got some from GM, and some from fastener stores. GM will give you the thread specs if you ask. Just buy grade 10 or higher bolts.

I fabbed the outer torque arm mount, and bought the inner piece from GM.
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Old Mar 18, 2005 | 09:08 AM
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does anyone know the parts# for the t56 torque arm mount?
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Old Mar 19, 2005 | 11:13 PM
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stryker would like to see pics of the pedals also thanks
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Old Mar 20, 2005 | 08:25 PM
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Default A4 to M6???

I am buying a 2004 ZO6 which has an 4-spd Automatic (yeah, I didn't know the ZO6 came in an automatic either). I would like to change the A4 to an 6-spd Manual.

Should I do this, or is the Automatic better?

Ken
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Old Mar 20, 2005 | 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by hocheehoba
I am buying a 2004 ZO6 which has an 4-spd Automatic (yeah, I didn't know the ZO6 came in an automatic either). I would like to change the A4 to an 6-spd Manual.

Should I do this, or is the Automatic better?

Ken
HMMMM I think unless your going to do some HARD CORE racing, I would not buy a Z06 auto... It would have to be Dirt cheap or a freakin Monster.

I think if your in the buying phase you always BUY what you want even if you have to wait to get it or drive three states over.

When I did the swap in my 93 its because it was pretty heavily modded and I went through 4 trannys (I'm a BAD person to ask on the 4L60\T56 debate). Plus it was a 93 so the investment was out the window.

I would touch a 04 Z06 with a transmission conversion. Buy a coupe then mod it if you want an auto. If you want to go all out then Yank is working on a T400 setup in the C5
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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 10:09 PM
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Well turns out the salesman doesnt know his head from a whole in the ground. The car is a 6-spd Manual. So, I bought it.
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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 10:50 PM
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HAH congrats that makes a little more sense, an auto Z06 would be pretty rare...and custom
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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 11:41 PM
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Old Mar 27, 2005 | 08:46 PM
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"shifter console insert (replaces automatic shifter insert)" where can i get that? Is that just the area the shifter is or is it the entire center console that needs the swap?
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Old Mar 30, 2005 | 11:47 AM
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Still no pics

Stryker? Any1?
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Old Mar 30, 2005 | 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by 02WS6Bird
"shifter console insert (replaces automatic shifter insert)" where can i get that? Is that just the area the shifter is or is it the entire center console that needs the swap?
It is an insert only. It is held in with a few screws. DO NOT BUY A SHIFT BOOT! This console insert comes with one. I found out the hard way.
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