Anyone converted from A4 to M6?
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Anyone converted from A4 to M6? If you have, could you tell me how much it cost for EVERYTHING, and what the breakdown was? I've been considering this, I'd like to see a realistic list though. I know the little stuff adds up. Also, any impression of the install would be great (pedals, PCM, hydraulics, etc).
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Re: Anyone converted from A4 to M6? I've done this...I went from a 4000 stall/A4 to M6 in my 1998 Z28.
I spent $1200 on the tranny, X-member, shifter, aluminum DS, used clutch.
I then spent another $300 on new master and new slave to upgrade the hydraulics.
I kept my stock PCM and wiring harness...I plan on flashing my PCM with a M6 program and then going thru LS1 Edit again.
This is a PAIN to do, but worth it!
let me know if u have any specific questions.
Alex
I spent $1200 on the tranny, X-member, shifter, aluminum DS, used clutch.
I then spent another $300 on new master and new slave to upgrade the hydraulics.
I kept my stock PCM and wiring harness...I plan on flashing my PCM with a M6 program and then going thru LS1 Edit again.
This is a PAIN to do, but worth it!
let me know if u have any specific questions.
Alex
Re: Anyone converted from A4 to M6? keet the auto. the m6 is a part killer.first i'm on my 3rd clutch.2nd my rear end blew with stock tires(bought a 12 bolt afterthat) 3rd i missed a shift(it's easy to do)at 6,500rpm's it spun a barring and broke a pistin. $5,000 for motor,2,300 rear and $2,000 in clutches.do you want all this headache? 
Re: Anyone converted from A4 to M6? I love the launch from an M6. Nothing like seeing the shift light (6900) when you are counting down the tree. 
T56's aren't difficult to rebuild. Far easier than A4's. Far cheaper too. I rebuilt one on Sunday using a $300 parts tranny and $80 in new parts. Try that with an A4.
First mod I bought for my car was a Cartek clutch, almost 2 years ago. Car was bone stock at the time. The clutch is still good for 1.4x 60's on the juice (3 weeks ago).
I fragged my T56 a while back (my own stupidity). Rebuilt it myself. Put all new synchros, new 1-2 slider, and new second gear in it. Cost? Under $600 for rebuild. Still going.
I was thinking of putting an auto in my car, but I just enjoy the M6 too much, and it's just too easy to work on.
-Andrew
T56's aren't difficult to rebuild. Far easier than A4's. Far cheaper too. I rebuilt one on Sunday using a $300 parts tranny and $80 in new parts. Try that with an A4.
First mod I bought for my car was a Cartek clutch, almost 2 years ago. Car was bone stock at the time. The clutch is still good for 1.4x 60's on the juice (3 weeks ago).
I fragged my T56 a while back (my own stupidity). Rebuilt it myself. Put all new synchros, new 1-2 slider, and new second gear in it. Cost? Under $600 for rebuild. Still going.
I was thinking of putting an auto in my car, but I just enjoy the M6 too much, and it's just too easy to work on.
-Andrew
Re: Anyone converted from A4 to M6? I did the swap aroound Christmas. I found it far cheaper to find a car to switch w/ than purchasing the parts outright. I swapped w/ the same year model Trans Am and everything turned out as good as factory. This is by far the best mod I have done to my car yet. There is nothing like launching at 6000+ rpms and killing solid roller 346's. 
Nitro Daves-----> in Waco did the swap for $500 a car. Good Luck A4-Bad M6-Good
-Travis
Nitro Daves-----> in Waco did the swap for $500 a car. Good Luck A4-Bad M6-Good-Travis
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Re: Anyone converted from A4 to M6?
I've done this...I went from a 4000 stall/A4 to M6 in my 1998 Z28.
I spent $1200 on the tranny, X-member, shifter, aluminum DS, used clutch.
I then spent another $300 on new master and new slave to upgrade the hydraulics.
I kept my stock PCM and wiring harness...I plan on flashing my PCM with a M6 program and then going thru LS1 Edit again.
This is a PAIN to do, but worth it!
let me know if u have any specific questions.
Alex
I spent $1200 on the tranny, X-member, shifter, aluminum DS, used clutch.
I then spent another $300 on new master and new slave to upgrade the hydraulics.
I kept my stock PCM and wiring harness...I plan on flashing my PCM with a M6 program and then going thru LS1 Edit again.
This is a PAIN to do, but worth it!
let me know if u have any specific questions.
Alex
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Re: Anyone converted from A4 to M6? I did it. M6 is more fun. Just not really tryin to be competetive with the car but like the streetability/fun factory of the M6. Went from A4-A3-M6. If you trade with someone the cost is only like $200 max to swap if you do the labor.
Re: Anyone converted from A4 to M6? instructions:
- unbolt driveshaft and unplug all wires and lines
- unbolt A4 (or other automatic trans)
- dump auto in some else's garbage (so you don't have to pay for disposal)
- unbolt flex plate and install flywheel
- install clutch
- install T56 trans.
- install short throw shifter
- go drive and finally have a good car
- unbolt driveshaft and unplug all wires and lines
- unbolt A4 (or other automatic trans)
- dump auto in some else's garbage (so you don't have to pay for disposal)
- unbolt flex plate and install flywheel
- install clutch
- install T56 trans.
- install short throw shifter
- go drive and finally have a good car
Re: Anyone converted from A4 to M6?
instructions:
- unbolt driveshaft and unplug all wires and lines
- unbolt A4 (or other automatic trans)
- dump auto in some else's garbage (so you don't have to pay for disposal)
- unbolt flex plate and install flywheel
- install clutch
- install T56 trans.
- install short throw shifter
- go drive and finally have a good car
- unbolt driveshaft and unplug all wires and lines
- unbolt A4 (or other automatic trans)
- dump auto in some else's garbage (so you don't have to pay for disposal)
- unbolt flex plate and install flywheel
- install clutch
- install T56 trans.
- install short throw shifter
- go drive and finally have a good car
What's your damage dude. I need a damage report ASAP. 
Re: Anyone converted from A4 to M6?
instructions:
- unbolt driveshaft and unplug all wires and lines
- unbolt A4 (or other automatic trans)
- dump auto in some else's garbage (so you don't have to pay for disposal)
- unbolt flex plate and install flywheel
- install clutch
- install T56 trans.
- install short throw shifter
- go drive and finally have a good car
- unbolt driveshaft and unplug all wires and lines
- unbolt A4 (or other automatic trans)
- dump auto in some else's garbage (so you don't have to pay for disposal)
- unbolt flex plate and install flywheel
- install clutch
- install T56 trans.
- install short throw shifter
- go drive and finally have a good car
What's your damage dude. I need a damage report ASAP. my "instructions" were supposed to be a joke/make a point that its not "that big of a deal".....hence my "dump auto in some else's garbage (so you don't have to pay for disposal)"
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Re: Anyone converted from A4 to M6?
keet the auto. the m6 is a part killer.first i'm on my 3rd clutch.2nd my rear end blew with stock tires(bought a 12 bolt afterthat) 3rd i missed a shift(it's easy to do)at 6,500rpm's it spun a barring and broke a pistin. $5,000 for motor,2,300 rear and $2,000 in clutches.do you want all this headache?
After hearing some problems w/mis-shifts, I am sorta glad it's an A4. I do wish I could shift, but must be content
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Re: Anyone converted from A4 to M6? Huh, I forgot about this post.
Just an update, I sold my 2000 A4.
Bought a 98 SS M6 (bolt-ons) and a 99 FRC vette M6 (heads/cam).
Sure, I spent a couple more dollars, but I have two sweet cars now
Dope
Just an update, I sold my 2000 A4.
Bought a 98 SS M6 (bolt-ons) and a 99 FRC vette M6 (heads/cam).
Sure, I spent a couple more dollars, but I have two sweet cars now
Dope