6l80 in a 2nd gen, anyone done the swap?

[lt1wrangler]

Hey guys, Im new to the board and Ive been going at the car hard doing a complete frame off rest with L77 and 6l80. I can't seem to find any good info on the 6l80 and if I can keep from cutting the tunnel out. I just got the body back from body shop and its already cut in and ready to assemble, so Im trying to leave it alone lol. Any info would be appreciated.

[dhutton]

Very doubtful you can do it without tunnel mods. Pan road clearance is also going to be an issue.

Don

[lt1wrangler]

Thanks Don, thats what Ive read for most. I saw where a couple guys have done it with no modifications. I wondered about adjustable engine mounts like Dirty Dingo or Something and move motor forward a little to clear some taper in the bell area.

[dhutton]

Without tunnel mods I think you are going to have an issue with trans pan clearance. Look at the shape of the trans. It is not conical, it it essentially a barrel. Moving it forward really doesn’t buy you much. Take a look at the Speedtech T56 tunnel. It might give you what you need.

http://www.speedtechperformance.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=product/product_id=413/category_id=41/mode=prod/prd413.htm

If a T56 needs tunnel mods it is a safe bet a 6L80E will too...

Don

[BonzoHansen]

Thanks Don, thats what Ive read for most. I saw where a couple guys have done it with no modifications. I wondered about adjustable engine mounts like Dirty Dingo or Something and move motor forward a little to clear some taper in the bell area.

Move the engine forward so you dont have to cut the floor? seems like a negative impact on handling.

I dont see how you can get that trans in a 2nd gen at the right drivetrain angle without cutting.

[Royalty Rides]

Put one in a 70 camaro, I have a thread up on it now. You will definitely need to cut the tunnel.

https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/127652-1970-Camaro-RS-LS-Swap-Build-quot-Project-Glo-quot?highlight=