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06-30-2009, 01:24 PM

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6 speed conversion

Has anyone done this and what is required? Thanks,

Paul

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06-30-2009, 05:06 PM

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My buddy did it to his 96 12V 2500, ill get some info from him when I can for ya!

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06-30-2009, 08:05 PM

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I would also like to know what is involved with a 6 speed conversion.

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07-01-2009, 02:30 PM

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We just did this on a 5spd Lots of work but it worked out real nice. You will be making a new crossmember. 6spd sets a little tall some work on the tunnel it can work A body lift would make this alot easer.I will see if i can get some picks of J,H, truck

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07-01-2009, 04:11 PM

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IMO,
KEEP THE AUTO!!
You'll be happier in the long run.
Its HARD to break a built auto.

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07-01-2009, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ramble bee

What year of truck did you do this on? Both of my 98's have the 6-speed crossmember, and anything newer should as well. Never heard of having to massage the tranny tunnel, unless your crossmember makes it sit high.