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by kras007
Sun Jan 21, 2018 3:46 pm
Forum: Drivetrain tech
Topic: Manual Transmission Conversion
Replies: 42
Views: 116187

Re: Manual Transmission Conversion

smwalker
Im right in the middle of doing another manual conversion on a Caprice. Ill take pictures when I drill the firewall for the clutch pedal and post them.

-Kyle
by kras007
Mon Sep 11, 2017 8:57 am
Forum: Drivetrain tech
Topic: Manual Transmission Conversion
Replies: 42
Views: 116187

Re: Manual Transmission Conversion

I programmed the ECM with manual transmission configuration and created a custom tune file for the engine modifications. Shoot me a PM If you are performing a conversion and need assistance.
by kras007
Thu Jul 13, 2017 11:26 am
Forum: Drivetrain tech
Topic: Manual Transmission Conversion
Replies: 42
Views: 116187

Re: Manual Transmission Conversion

and here is the walk around video....

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by kras007
Sun Jul 09, 2017 12:33 pm
Forum: Drivetrain tech
Topic: Manual Transmission Conversion
Replies: 42
Views: 116187

Re: Manual Transmission Conversion

Sorry I have not responded in sometime now, I've been busy with other projects. Just wanted to forward along a video. The Caprice with manual trans and cam has been on the road now for a few months. The owner has enjoyed driving it and has no problems to report. Check the link below to a video the o...
by kras007
Mon Apr 17, 2017 6:55 am
Forum: Drivetrain tech
Topic: Manual Transmission Conversion
Replies: 42
Views: 116187

Re: Manual Transmission Conversion

It is possible to utilize the existing trans/engine harness. You would need to splice in the 7 manual trans connectors to that harness and then repin the bulkhead side. In my opinion its not worth all of that work. The GXP engine/man trans harness is around $250 and will be a clean install with a lo...
by kras007
Mon Mar 13, 2017 10:10 am
Forum: Drivetrain tech
Topic: Manual Transmission Conversion
Replies: 42
Views: 116187

Re: Manual Transmission Conversion

Unfortunately no. The TCM is part of the automatic transmission. Once the automatic transmission is removed the ECM can not start the engine because the ECM needs to verify the vehicle is in park which was communicated to the ECM by the TCM. The ECM is now programmed to not look for the Park signal ...
by kras007
Sun Mar 05, 2017 9:01 pm
Forum: Drivetrain tech
Topic: Manual Transmission Conversion
Replies: 42
Views: 116187

Re: Manual Transmission Conversion

The car has a 3.45 gear ratio rear axle that was installed prior to the manual trans conversion. I'll monitor and post the rpms in 6th at highway cruising. Pickup and acceleration feel greats shifting through the gears. Car can be driven real easy and feels comfortable or it can be romped on. Feels ...
by kras007
Sun Mar 05, 2017 6:48 am
Forum: Drivetrain tech
Topic: Manual Transmission Conversion
Replies: 42
Views: 116187

Re: Manual Transmission Conversion

Engine/Transmission harness was purchased New through GM. The G8 harness connects to same body side connector that the original engine/auto trans harness used.
by kras007
Thu Mar 02, 2017 1:05 pm
Forum: Drivetrain tech
Topic: Manual Transmission Conversion
Replies: 42
Views: 116187

Re: Manual Transmission Conversion

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by kras007
Thu Mar 02, 2017 1:03 pm
Forum: Drivetrain tech
Topic: Manual Transmission Conversion
Replies: 42
Views: 116187

Re: Manual Transmission Conversion

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