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02-28-2010 #1
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Stick or auto?
Planning on doing an ls1 swap in a 1981 Trans-am. Original turbo 301 auto. For general ease of installation and budget, would an auto make more sense? I would like to cruise come spring. I love driving stick but I would have to install the third pedal and do more work. Can i just swap transmissions at a later time?
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02-28-2010 #2
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Sure but, why pay twice. Putting a third pedal in is easy. Second gen TA's came with sticks, so installing a third pedal is easy. I want a 5 or 6 speed in mine.
02-28-2010 #3
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I think swapping transmissions later would be a bit of a PITA since the ECM and harness are different. The crossmembers are different and the T56 might require tunnel mods that would be difficult on a completed car. I would pick the one you want and do it once.
Originally Posted by 81TurboTA
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03-03-2010 #4
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Do it right the first time. I love my third pedal
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03-05-2010 #5
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all depends on what you want.. i have a custom 65 chevelle and doing a ls swap and was debating the same thing stick or auto. i thought what i was going to do with the car and said im better off with a built auto since i just want to put it in drive and go.
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Like they said above- do it once and do it right. I switched my '84 Trans Am over from a slush box to a 6 speed manual when I did the LS1 swap in that. and I'm glad I did. As mentioned, you can get the pedals via factory parts. Probably the hardest part (if there is such a thing) is setting up the slave cylinder for the hydraulic clutch to work with your second gen pedal set up.
But it will be a lot easier and cheaper now if you do it now, rather than later.
My 2 cents. I hope it's helpfulLong Live the Muscle Car
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3 pedals!
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Thanks for the input, will do the 6 speed just need the funds now lol
04-26-2010 #9
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6 speed is excellent on gas but if you beat it it will come apart
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