Is it possible to change my 86 chevy camaro 109,000 miles, manual transmission to a automatic transmission?[/b]
Mar 18, 2006 at 2:18 PM
1986 Chevy Camaro Manual to Automatic Swap
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Sure, it's possible to swap but there is a lot of work involved. On top of changing radiators, tranny mounts , shifters and linkage, getting rid of clutch pedal, findind right driveshaft, tranny lines to radiator
you will have to change the flywheel and torque converter.These are the things I can think of off the top of my head right now while waiting for my morning coffee to kick in but you get the ideaof what you are looking at here, I think. Like I said, a lot of work but wouldn't it be nice to quit shifting so dang much!? It can be done if you want to put out that much effort and$$$. :!:
you will have to change the flywheel and torque converter.These are the things I can think of off the top of my head right now while waiting for my morning coffee to kick in but you get the ideaof what you are looking at here, I think. Like I said, a lot of work but wouldn't it be nice to quit shifting so dang much!? It can be done if you want to put out that much effort and$$$. :!:
Mar 19, 2006 at 12:22 AM
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A manual-to-automatic conversion is possible but labor-intensive and costly. Plan to change the radiator and transmission cooler lines, transmission mounts, shifter and linkage, clutch pedal, driveshaft, flywheel, and torque converter.
Conversation Summary
The owner of a 1986 Chevy Camaro with 109,000 miles asked whether the manual transmission can be converted to an automatic. The expert said the swap is possible but involves substantial work and cost, including the radiator and cooler lines, mounts, shifter and linkage, clutch pedal removal, driveshaft, flywheel, and torque converter.