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Hey guys, just in the process of swapping a LSA into my 70 Camaro build. Originally was thinking to do a tremec t56 but now thinking I want to go auto. Any suggestions? Would be cool to have paddle shift...
dhutton
03-09-2019, 06:20 PM
Hey guys, just in the process of swapping a LSA into my 70 Camaro build. Originally was thinking to do a tremec t56 but now thinking I want to go auto. Any suggestions? Would be cool to have paddle shift...
Speartech can do paddle shifting on a 6L90E which is what the LSA powered ZL1 Camaro used.
Don
Schwartz Performance
03-09-2019, 08:21 PM
4L80/85e or 6L80/90e are pretty much your only options.
I believe both would be compatible with a paddle shift from Twist Machine.
-Dale
fastd
03-10-2019, 06:46 AM
Does lsa fit without hood modifications?
dhutton
03-10-2019, 09:51 AM
Does lsa fit without hood modifications?
Factory cowl hood is needed with ZL1 lid. Not sure about CTS-V lid.
Don
Interceptor5588
03-17-2019, 07:19 AM
4L80/85e or 6L80/90e are pretty much your only options.
I believe both would be compatible with a paddle shift from Twist Machine.
-Dale
How about a 4L75E? I thought they were designed to handle 750hp or something, and much smaller than the 4L80E for easier musclecar fitment and weight savings.
terrydmorgan
04-03-2019, 01:44 PM
My experience is that a hood mod is needed for either CTS-V or ZL1 lids. I've had both, and neither fit. But, I'm running a TCI subframe and that may make the LSA sit a bit higher than in other subframes.
terrydmorgan
04-03-2019, 01:48 PM
I've got the 6L90e in my car and I've installed a shifter from the Pontiac G6, but the shifter is so physically tall that I can't imagine a center console will look good. I'm wondering if the 2016-2019 Camaro shifter will work with the 6L90e. Physically, it looks much shorter, but it's connected to the new 10-speed transmission (I think), instead of the 6L90e. Any experience?
dhutton
04-03-2019, 10:57 PM
I've got the 6L90e in my car and I've installed a shifter from the Pontiac G6, but the shifter is so physically tall that I can't imagine a center console will look good. I'm wondering if the 2016-2019 Camaro shifter will work with the 6L90e. Physically, it looks much shorter, but it's connected to the new 10-speed transmission (I think), instead of the 6L90e. Any experience?
I used the Speartech shifter which I think is a G8 shifter. It’s big but I think it looks ok.
Don
Shawn0331
04-04-2019, 03:41 AM
Keep the manuals alive!!
terrydmorgan
04-04-2019, 03:52 AM
Looks very nice! Gen 5 seats? I’m about to do the same. Any advice on mounting seats? I like your center console too.
dhutton
04-04-2019, 04:49 AM
Thanks
Looks very nice! Gen 5 seats? I’m about to do the same. Any advice on mounting seats? I like your center console too.
Seats are Recaro seats out of a 2015 Z28. Very tight fit especially with the MCI console. You’ll need a TMI headliner for the height. The seats are very comfortable but I don’t think I would use them again.
Don
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