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    1. #1
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      70 Camaro, LSA ... which trans?

      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...

    2. #2
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      Quote Originally Posted by tbal View Post
      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
      1969 Camaro - LSA 6L90E AME sub/IRS
      1957 Buick Estate Wagon
      1959 El Camino - Ironworks frame
      1956 Cameo - full C5 suspension/drivetrain
      1959 Apache Fleetside

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      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
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    4. #4
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      Does lsa fit without hood modifications?

    5. #5
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      Quote Originally Posted by fastd View Post
      Does lsa fit without hood modifications?
      Factory cowl hood is needed with ZL1 lid. Not sure about CTS-V lid.

      Don
      1969 Camaro - LSA 6L90E AME sub/IRS
      1957 Buick Estate Wagon
      1959 El Camino - Ironworks frame
      1956 Cameo - full C5 suspension/drivetrain
      1959 Apache Fleetside

    6. #6
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      Quote Originally Posted by Schwartz Performance View Post
      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.
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      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.
      Last edited by terrydmorgan; 04-03-2019 at 01:50 PM. Reason: Adding info
      1969 Camaro - LSA motor, 6L90 transmission, TCI front subframe, TCI torque arm rear suspension, Ford 9" rearend

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      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?
      1969 Camaro - LSA motor, 6L90 transmission, TCI front subframe, TCI torque arm rear suspension, Ford 9" rearend

    9. #9
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      Quote Originally Posted by terrydmorgan View Post
      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
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      1969 Camaro - LSA 6L90E AME sub/IRS
      1957 Buick Estate Wagon
      1959 El Camino - Ironworks frame
      1956 Cameo - full C5 suspension/drivetrain
      1959 Apache Fleetside

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      Keep the manuals alive!!

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      Looks very nice! Gen 5 seats? I’m about to do the same. Any advice on mounting seats? I like your center console too.
      1969 Camaro - LSA motor, 6L90 transmission, TCI front subframe, TCI torque arm rear suspension, Ford 9" rearend

    12. #12
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      Thanks
      Quote Originally Posted by terrydmorgan View Post
      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
      1969 Camaro - LSA 6L90E AME sub/IRS
      1957 Buick Estate Wagon
      1959 El Camino - Ironworks frame
      1956 Cameo - full C5 suspension/drivetrain
      1959 Apache Fleetside






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