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Shadetree Engineer
Originally Posted by
pocket-rocket
HIS Cutty may have not had a 5 speed, but everything is still there on 94 W bodies. His is also a center console shift (I rode in that car a LONG time ago
). The pedal rack has provisions for the clutch pedal and firewall has the knock outs for shifter cables. The hardest thing is going to be the ECM because IIRC it's a flash type chip with MAF, so it's either upgrade to OBD2 or "downgrade" to OBD1. So with that said, a 5 speed swap (other than the ECM bit) is fairly simple.
As for my attitude towards the 4T60-E, I've had 2 of them break in the 91 (the first had a "Rebuilt by Hydromatic for GM" sticker on it, so that was trans #2 in the car, I put auto #3, but #2 to me, then trans #4 to the car, but 3 to me was the 284), so I feel my attitude towards them is well warranted.
That's a plus having the provisions for the manual. I had to work with a 96 that had nothing for a manual. Lots of tap/die, drill, weld, stare and think time too.
My 4t60-e just could not keep up with the engine. I knew it was only a matter of time so I ditched it before it stranded me. Besides, a turbo 5-speed is hell-a fun!!! Especially with some Pantera on a good sound system.
Okay, I'm done hi-jacking this guys thread....lol sorry dude.
1996 Grand Prix | 3100v6 L82 | T04E-50 Turbo | Getrag 282 w/ EP LSD | SPEC-3 Clutch
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11-04-2011 08:52 PM
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ArtofOlivia"PocketRocket"
no biggie hack away, :P
I havent decided yet on the trans. besides, I have to get the tow truck done first, then get my achieva back on the track, before I can play with my street car.
How to make High performance Emissions:
A "true" High flow converter, straight pipe.
Low/No flow EGR valve, block off plate.
Carbon canister and purge valve mod, place in large 30 Gallon can, cover, and place curbside, the city will do the rest.
PCV valve and vent tube, reroute to exhaust to dump where it belongs, on the ground. Or add breathers and let it all free.
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Shadetree Engineer
Originally Posted by
95SleeperAcheiva
no biggie hack away, :P
I havent decided yet on the trans. besides, I have to get the tow truck done first, then get my achieva back on the track, before I can play with my street car.
Well, if you need any help with a manual swap, send me a shout. My brain is fresh of my w-body getrag swap.
I think finding the trans mount was the hardest part to find. They are discontinued. Happens the W-Body has a special getrag 282 bellhousing, and needs the matching mount. Luckily, the mount should be easy to fabricate if it can't be found.
1996 Grand Prix | 3100v6 L82 | T04E-50 Turbo | Getrag 282 w/ EP LSD | SPEC-3 Clutch
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