Putting a 6speed back in!

**CAMARO67C** · 04-19-2009, 04:23 PM

I just recently rescued this 99 Z28 from a nut case. He took the 6 speed out and installed a automatic, he left the clutch pedels in the car. THAT'S RIGHT, you have to push the clutch pedel in to start it. So, I have a 6 speed to put back in but I need to know do I need a different drive shaft?

**thearborbarber** · 04-19-2009, 08:18 PM

Manuals and autos use the same length drive shaft. You are good to go with the one you have.

**CAMARO67C** · 04-20-2009, 04:26 PM

Thanks, that solves one of my concerns. Now for the next one. The donor transmission came out of a 04 GTO and according to the build sheet, is a M12. Will it fit in the 99 Camaro?

**thearborbarber** · 04-20-2009, 05:18 PM

Can't help you there, I have a slush box.

**Wesman** · 04-22-2009, 02:36 PM

Originally Posted by CAMARO67C

Thanks, that solves one of my concerns. Now for the next one. The donor transmission came out of a 04 GTO and according to the build sheet, is a M12. Will it fit in the 99 Camaro?

GTO's are different than F-bodies in a few ways.

Off the top of my head, gear ratios are different, as is the shift linkage. GTO uses a remote mount linkage as opposed to a direct linkage like F-bodies have. GTO also won't have a mount for the torque arm on the tail housing. The tailshaft is also different, since the GTO uses a 2-piece driveshaft that attaches with rubber isolators.

You might be able to make it work, but I think you'd be much better off with an F-body spec'd T56. Although the GTO's do have better internal components.