cts-v swap?
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cts-v swap?
i found a 2005 cts-5 that was totaled from the rear end. the engine and tranny are fine. he wants 3 grand for the car and i want the drive train for my 87 formula. only problem is i dont know what type of tranny the cts-v uses i know the engine is an ls6 so im guessing t56 but if im wrong it would be a waste. anyone know what kind of tranny back the 05 cts-v? also if it is a t56 what is a good set of headers to fit the lsx into a thirdgen?
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Re: cts-v swap?
i found a 2005 cts-5 that was totaled from the rear end. the engine and tranny are fine. he wants 3 grand for the car and i want the drive train for my 87 formula. only problem is i dont know what type of tranny the cts-v uses i know the engine is an ls6 so im guessing t56 but if im wrong it would be a waste. anyone know what kind of tranny back the 05 cts-v? also if it is a t56 what is a good set of headers to fit the lsx into a thirdgen?
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Car: IROC-Z
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Re: cts-v swap?
V's are all t56. The end of the tranny isnt good for our swaps, I think you will need an f-body tranny tail. Engine is an LS2 if its an 05.
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Car: 91 Trans Am
Engine: LSA
Transmission: T56 AWD
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Re: cts-v swap?
A quick google/ebay search showed it has the tremec T56. It is not in the rear like corvettes and should swap in fine
There were 2 manual trans used in CTS-V's, the tremec and lesser Aisin. If you are sure its a LS6 then it will have the tremec
There were 2 manual trans used in CTS-V's, the tremec and lesser Aisin. If you are sure its a LS6 then it will have the tremec
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Re: cts-v swap?
ya the owners manual even says its an ls6. and even so ill probably use the relocator cuz its all i got for a tranny k-member id rather not buy a new one lol. but is there any way i can make sure its a tremec t56 befor i buy tommorow?
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Re: cts-v swap?
Take the vin and go to a dealership and ask them to check. Easiest way.
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Re: cts-v swap?
oh ok i see... will i be able to find the tail end from a camaro to bolt up?
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The output shaft is different as well.
The simplest thing to do would be to trade trannies.
The simplest thing to do would be to trade trannies.
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Re: cts-v swap?
well i already bought the car im hoping i can part whats left of the front end out to make up for what i paid ill probably do the same thing with the tranny and get one from a 4th gen. thanks for all the help guys
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