M6 ---> A4 swap

[gettinthere]

As some of you know I'm swapping my stock T56 for a stage 5 4L60E. Well, it starts tomorrow. I'll be yanking out all of my stuff and I'll update this thread as I go with pics and a walk thru.

Wish me luck.

[Jaberwaki]

were you able to figure out how to run a T-brake on the 4l60?

[Trevor86TA]

were you able to figure out how to run a T-brake on the 4l60?


I was wondering that too.

And is this a very common swap??

[Raptor285]

I was wondering that too.

And is this a very common swap??

yes it is, w/ fast cars like his, but don't ask cause I don't know where to get the infor for it ;-)

[Jaberwaki]

fast??? his car aint fast:P

[gettinthere]

were you able to figure out how to run a T-brake on the 4l60?

Still working on that one. It'll hold the power, so I don't see why I couldn't figure out a way to make it work. But that's not a huge concern right now.


I was wondering that too.

And is this a very common swap??

Swapping to a built 4l60e isn't overly common. Usually you'll see people throwing in TH400's and whatnot. But swapping the manual to auto is common in 10 second cars.


fast??? his car aint fast:P

:streetrac

yes it is, w/ fast cars like his, but don't ask cause I don't know where to get the infor for it ;-)

:thumbsup:

[gettinthere]

Okay, my car will be done Wednesday. I'll have everything up around then.

[CamTom12]

Sweet, sorry to lose another M-6 to a computer (lol) but I'm looking forward to the swap write-up!

[gettinthere]

I'm kinda sad to see it go, but it'll be worth it when I'm lauching consistantley and running low 10's.

[Jaberwaki]

so is it done yet?

[99formulam6]

yea, give us info. ive been considering doing it too....i go to the track frequently, but i love driving the m6 around town :( maybe i just need another car...

[gettinthere]

No, it's not done yet. Something came up and we had to stop for the day. Now we're going to finish it Friday.

I had to "make" a shifter mount, I'll post a pic of it with everything else.

[warriorrun]

Keep us updated, Im waiting to see the transfermation, I've been following this thread.

[CamTom12]

When I'm launching consistently and running low 10's we'll have meet at a track, M6 vs A4, lol

[gettinthere]

When I'm launching consistently and running low 10's we'll have meet at a track, M6 vs A4, lol

You got yourself a deal.

Well to update a bit, I'm still working on it. The trans needs to be bolted in and the Tarm needs to be put back on. That's about it. The exhaust is staying off for World of Wheels, that should sound sick.

[LiquidFire350]

weren't you supposed to be done like a week ago

[gettinthere]

Yeah. :lol: But I've been taking my time and making sure I'm doing everything right. Plus it took alot longer to make a cover for the hole in the tunnel than I thought it would.

[CamTom12]

Niiiiiiice! :thumbsup:

And it's on. I need a small power adder and I'll be there, lol

guesstimation is mid-high 11's with the new set-up

[gettinthere]

Niiiiiiice! :thumbsup:

And it's on. I need a small power adder and I'll be there, lol

guesstimation is mid-high 11's with the new set-up


If we get the chance, I'll run you on motor.....no spray. How's that?

[Firehawk 526]

Yeah. :lol: But I've been taking my time and making sure I'm doing everything right. Plus it took alot longer to make a cover for the hole in the tunnel than I thought it would.

Oopsy, been spending entirely too much time on the boards:eek: :lol:

[CamTom12]

I'm down. It'll be a blast!

Maybe we could plan this out as a LS1LT1 event and meet in BG, KY?

[Transamman25]

I'm down. It'll be a blast!

Maybe we could plan this out as a LS1LT1 event and meet in BG, KY?


Hmm .. Kinda like INVASION 06 ?? we have the final details worked out just awaiting confirm from the vette museum

[Jaberwaki]

If we get the chance, I'll run you on motor.....no spray. How's that?

you gonna bring that all motor race my way when we are done???:devil:

[CamTom12]

hmmmm, BG seems to be a good middle ground for all 3 of us....


I smell something good coming up :D

[gettinthere]

you gonna bring that all motor race my way when we are done???:devil:

I don't know about that. I'm still on stock cubes. Maybe with a small shot.

And yeah, BG sounds good. We can figure out dates some time.

[Jaberwaki]

oh come on..... all motor.... cause if you squeeze then i will too :P

[gettinthere]

oh come on..... all motor.... cause if you squeeze then i will too :P


You = big motor

Me = little motor

Eh, screw it. Why not? You'll walk me, but it'll be fun.

[gettinthere]

Okay, so everything is done! The car is back in 1 piece. I've been working on my write up, but since I have World of Wheels this weekend, I wo't be able to work on it. I'll have something up soon though.

[Jaberwaki]

so what are your first impressions?

[CamTom12]

He mentioned that now he can eat breakfast, talk on the phone, and do his make-up all on the way to work...

[Jaberwaki]

hahahahah :lol:

[gettinthere]

:roflmao:

We've been fiddling with the tune alot so it hasn't been running perfect, but today I'm finishing the tune and it'll be good to go.


I'll report back in a couple of hours.

[CamTom12]

:thumbsup:

[GTP231]

any updates yet?

[Firehawk 526]

:notworthy :congrats: :bow:

Congratulations on the changeover.........NEED PICS and NUMBERS:D :rockon:

[CamaroJake]

Ive been following this thread for awhile, congrats on the "upgrade" =D

[gettinthere]

Thanks man!

Here are some good tips for anyone interested......

First thing is to make sure you have everything. That being said, here are some tips:

1. Drop the steering colum to take the pedals out. It'll make things much much easier. Also remember where all of the plugs go. Take a pic if it'll help.

2. You're going to have a decent sized hole in the tunnel where the M6 shifter came up thru. You'll need to cover this. Here is what I did. Get a piece of decently think sheet metal atleast 18"x18" and some self tapping screws. Trace the hole onto a piece of paper. Then cut the metal 1" larger than the trace. You'll only be able to go 1/2" bigger on the top (front) due to space. From there line it up. Then drill some holes thru the sheet metal and the tunnel. Keep the holes you drill as close to the lip of the tunnel hole as possible (1/4-1/2"). Use a very thin drill bit. I made 2 on the top, 2 on the bottom and 3 on each side. That was more than enough. Then screw it down. After you've got it screwed down you'll need a rubber mallet. You'll notice you have all of the edges sticking out. Beat them into place with the mallet. After a bit they will all fold down nicely and it'll lood good. Then go under the car. Fill in the new "seam" of the cover and the tunnel lip with some black RTV sealant. Use plenty and go around the entire rim. Allow that to dry. Then mock up your shifter to see there your shifter cable will come thru. It should be on the drivers front part of the cover. Then go back under the car and drill thru with a 2" hole saw. Feed the shifter cable up and pop the rubber gromet into place.

3. A lift makes things very easy.

Here's all that you will need parts wise.....

4L60E with bell housing
A4 shifter
A4 wiring harness
A4 crossmember
A4 flexplate
A4 upper console
A4 pedals
Trans dip stick tube
Converter
Trans cooler
And you'll need an A4 tune thrown in it or have it reflashed to an A4.

If you have any other questions, feel free to ask.

-Brian

[LT1-TA]

Thanks man!

Here are some good tips for anyone interested......

First thing is to make sure you have everything. That being said, here are some tips:

1. Drop the steering colum to take the pedals out. It'll make things much much easier. Also remember where all of the plugs go. Take a pic if it'll help.

2. You're going to have a decent sized hole in the tunnel where the M6 shifter came up thru. You'll need to cover this. Here is what I did. Get a piece of decently think sheet metal atleast 18"x18" and some self tapping screws. Trace the hole onto a piece of paper. Then cut the metal 1" larger than the trace. You'll only be able to go 1/2" bigger on the top (front) due to space. From there line it up. Then drill some holes thru the sheet metal and the tunnel. Keep the holes you drill as close to the lip of the tunnel hole as possible (1/4-1/2"). Use a very thin drill bit. I made 2 on the top, 2 on the bottom and 3 on each side. That was more than enough. Then screw it down. After you've got it screwed down you'll need a rubber mallet. You'll notice you have all of the edges sticking out. Beat them into place with the mallet. After a bit they will all fold down nicely and it'll lood good. Then go under the car. Fill in the new "seam" of the cover and the tunnel lip with some black RTV sealant. Use plenty and go around the entire rim. Allow that to dry. Then mock up your shifter to see there your shifter cable will come thru. It should be on the drivers front part of the cover. Then go back under the car and drill thru with a 2" hole saw. Feed the shifter cable up and pop the rubber gromet into place.

3. A lift makes things very easy.

Here's all that you will need parts wise.....

4L60E with bell housing
A4 shifter
A4 wiring harness
A4 crossmember
A4 flexplate
A4 upper console
A4 pedals
Trans dip stick tube
Converter
Trans cooler
And you'll need an A4 tune thrown in it or have it reflashed to an A4.

If you have any other questions, feel free to ask.

-Brian


So what do you think is better to have? the 4L60E or like a TH400 or TH350.... i see a lot of peopl going to the older trannys... is money the reason why?

[gettinthere]

So what do you think is better to have? the 4L60E or like a TH400 or TH350.... i see a lot of peopl going to the older trannys... is money the reason why?


I went with the built 4L60E because I wanted to have the OD.

I'd say money aside people go with the older ones b/c it's a proven thing. Some people still view the 60E as a weak trans no matter what you do to it. And yes the 400 is basically bulletproof.

[Raptor285]

He mentioned that now he can eat breakfast, talk on the phone, and do his make-up all on the way to work...

^^^ That's what I do, A4's rule! ^^^ :lol: