A 2001 Z28 with a wasted, swapped-in auto trans = Bad. LS1 engine just aching to rev to redline = One. Built 6-speed = Good. Parts needed to install that trans = Better. GMHTP editor with a garage full of power tools, drinks, food, and a lift = Outstanding. Interested? = Read on.
| PARTS NEEDED: |
| T56 Rebuilds 6-Speed | 4A | $1,900 |
| Spec Stage 3+/lightweight press. plate | SCA093F | $797 |
| Spec aluminum flywheel | SC75A | $399 |
| Pro 5.0 T56 shifter | P3000 | $210 |
| Pro 5.0 shifter knob | K905 | $30 |
| McLeod SFI bellhousing | 8710-00 | $530 |
| Master cylinder | 12570277 | $202 |
| Slave cylinder w/throwout bearing | 15046288 | $178 |
| ARP pressure plate bolt kit | 134-2201 | $26 |
| ARP 11mm flywheel bolt kit | 330-2802 | $47 |
| T56 crossmember | 10438098 | $70 |
| 6-speed console top | 10413130 | $30 (est.) |
| Clutch pedal | N/A | $40 (est.) |
| Neutral safety switch | N/A | $10 (est.) |
| Transmission mount | 22174970 | $0 (reused stock) |
| Torque arm mount/bracket, inner | 10252374 | $25 |
| Torque arm mount/bracket, outer | 10252375 | $15 |
| Clutch pedal retaining clip | 3817880 | $3 |
| Clutch pedal return spring | 10278874 | $38 |
| Clutch pedal pivot bushing (2) | 14046812 | $1 |
| Lower shifter boot | 10267518 | $44 |
| Slave cylinder bolts (2) | 11516424 | $8 |
| Trans connector (brown) | 12085485 | $22 |
| Trans connector (white/blue) | 12101857 | $22 |
| Master cylinder bolts/washers/nuts(2) | M8x1.25x40 | $2 |
| Trans to bellhousing bolts(8) | N/A | $8 |
| TOTAL COST | | $4,657 |
ConclusionTime needed to perform said swap while taking photos and notes = One week. Trips to the hardware store = Three. Trips to the bar to curse car = One. Ounces of alcohol to calm editor = 60. Sections of modified slave cylinder bleed screw nearly left inside transmission = One. Hours it took to line up trans to dowel pins and reinstall = One. Number of times PCM was flashed before realizing BIN file was for a 'Vette and used an electronic throttle = Two. Powershifts completed since 6-speed swap: Too many to count.