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Anyone see the swap thread on GrandAmGT.com? Dude can build and he's only 22! 6 speed in a j-body??
Enjoy the read!
Enjoy the read!
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Andy
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fastest 1/8: 10.19@ 67.17
fastest 1/4: 16.16@ 82.70
62mm TB, 1.6 roller tip rockers, Ostrich 2.0, UD pulley, TB heater bypass, K&N, 180* stat, No cat, 99Grand AM dual cooling fans. 4T65E swap FDR 3.69, EP LSD, F.A.S.T. transmission controller, TransGo shift kit.
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good stuff
theres a good bunch of people in the GA community that know there shit.
another guy just got done swapping a 4t65-E in his 5th gen GA. something im looking into if the damn lifters ever get here friggin guy is taking forever
heres some action vids of the guy with the 6speed swap
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99 Grand Am GT
3400/3500 -Solid trans mount--TCE 65mm T-body---85mm LS2 maf---1 1/4' TCE intake spacers with 3400 upper--SLP Catback with flowmaster 80--TOG headers
Modded 3400 lifters with LT1 springs---Comp Cams 26986 Springs
1357 cam 227 233 .050 dur 515 515 lift 112 lsa
15.232@88.85mph on stock 3400---New time to come
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Pretty sweet, every time i drive my GAGT i think about how bad it needs a manual tranny.
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here is one being put in a 97-03 W-body not as easy as the GA
http://www.gpona.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=427192 LeBaron Convert: Does it run yet? 03 Silverado 2500HD ecsb 4x4 6.0L: dual 3" in/out race "muffler" 2005 Ford Taurus SE 3.0: DD from californiaComment
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6 speed swap would be awesome, but unfortunately I haven't seen a swap that isn't perfect... Not saying that they are hack jobs, but not the cleanest of installs.
I am sticking with the 4t65e HD swap.
I have the tranny, axles and two of the mounts ready to go along with the proper PCM file and wiring harness.2000 Grand Am GT
2011 Chevy Impala
"The world's best cam combined with a poor set of heads will produce an engine that's a dog. But bolt on a set of great heads even with a poor cam, and that engine will still make great power." ~John LingenfelterComment
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I know the rear wheel drive manual flywheel for the 3800 is thicker than the manual flywheel for the 60 degree V6, but I don't believe it's thick enough to make up the distance the input shaft is recessed into the bellhousing on the 6spd. The price list did not show an adaptor to superimpose onto the flywheel for proper spacing. Did I miss something, or did they decide not to show how they addressed that issue. The adaptor at least for the 60 degree V6 is about an inch thick.Originally posted by 01GPGT View PostComment
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Im seriously contemplating doing the 6 speed swap right now. On ebay, I just put in a bid on the transmission. I was thinking of a 4t65 also onefastv6, but dont want to deal with the electrical or worrying about clearing my headers etc. Not to mention it is a bit heavier, and the six speed will be more fun to drive.
After reading over the thread a few times, Im seeing a few things that could be cleaned up for a nicer install as well. Tim did a great job getting things working, and is definitely a pioneer in the GAGT crowd.2006 AWD TBSS 12.538 @ 106.92 1.66 60' Bolt-ons onlyComment
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6 speed would be nice, but would require a lot more work and cost... at least for me.Originally posted by silvergtjrad View Post
I don't think there will be any problem with the 65e HD and header clearance.
As far as the electronics go, I have a .bin file that will run the 65e HD with out any problems, so it will pretty much be plug and play.2000 Grand Am GT
2011 Chevy Impala
"The world's best cam combined with a poor set of heads will produce an engine that's a dog. But bolt on a set of great heads even with a poor cam, and that engine will still make great power." ~John LingenfelterComment
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i do not know if that was fixed or notOriginally posted by Joseph Upson View Post
i will bring that up
92 LeBaron Convert: Does it run yet? 03 Silverado 2500HD ecsb 4x4 6.0L: dual 3" in/out race "muffler" 2005 Ford Taurus SE 3.0: DD from californiaComment
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