Kicking around the idea of a 6.0/6speed conversion

[SBTork]

I've got an 06 rclb and im thinking of doing a 6.0 6 speed conversion once the warranty is up. I think I have a good idea of the depth of the V6 to V8 swap, but I know nothing about putting a 6 speed in one. The truck right now has a 5 speed so all the pedals and lines are there, I'm just not sure if everything will hook up the same. I know it'll be a hard task to overtake but if I do my homework in the next 2 1/2 years I think I can get a good handle on it. If anyone has done a 6 speed converion or a 6 liter swap, please chime in with any comments or suggestions.

[Jewmont3]

Many have done the 6.0 and a few have dont the T56 6speed. Check it out with the search button and you will find them. Then you can email them too.

[hummertech]

wait and get a 6.2L and 6 spd auto from a 07 escalade 415 hp and a trans that is rated to 600hp!!!

[DBYRD]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(hummertech &#064; Oct 24 2006, 02&#58;43 PM) [snapback]70933[/snapback]</div>

wait and get a 6.2L and 6 spd auto from a 07 escalade 415 hp and a trans that is rated to 600hp&#33;&#33;&#33;
[/b]

i agree, if u can wait then do it&#33; by the time i save enough money for my tranny, i may just sell the 6.0 and go 6.2 idk wishful thinking for me. the only truck built for speed with a manual tranny is a regency rst to my knowledge, so i can see why ud wanna change that&#33;

[LS1GMCTruck]

Is a 6.0 L engine an option from the factory on a 2006 Chevy pick-up? Just curious. Gar

[DBYRD]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(LS1GMCTruck &#064; Oct 24 2006, 03&#58;52 PM) [snapback]70937[/snapback]</div>

Is a 6.0 L engine an option from the factory on a 2006 Chevy pick-up? Just curious. Gar
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yeah in VHO&#39;s or SS&#39;s. 2500&#39;s as well.

[Red03SilSS]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Allstar55566 &#064; Oct 24 2006, 04&#58;06 PM) [snapback]70938[/snapback]</div>

yeah in VHO&#39;s or SS&#39;s. 2500&#39;s as well.
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[Weird_guy]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(SBTork &#064; Oct 24 2006, 01&#58;41 AM) [snapback]70881[/snapback]</div>

I&#39;ve got an 06 rclb and im thinking of doing a 6.0 6 speed conversion once the warranty is up. I think I have a good idea of the depth of the V6 to V8 swap, but I know nothing about putting a 6 speed in one. The truck right now has a 5 speed so all the pedals and lines are there, I&#39;m just not sure if everything will hook up the same. I know it&#39;ll be a hard task to overtake but if I do my homework in the next 2 1/2 years I think I can get a good handle on it. If anyone has done a 6 speed converion or a 6 liter swap, please chime in with any comments or suggestions.
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I&#39;d contact a company by the name of Keisler and see if they&#39;d have an T-56 that would work.

www.Keislerauto.com

[SBTork]

thanks for the comments and suggestions so far. I would kind of like to keep a manual transmission in the truck just because their fun and it already has the set-up for it. I would be open to the idea of the new 6 speed auto in the future, but cost pending of course. Thanks weird guy for the info, ill look into that company. I think a 6.0/6speed would be awesome in a "work truck" looking truck, you don&#39;t see many around like that.

[6gear]

My truck was orginally a 4.8 5 speed and I went to the LS1 with a 6 speed and it was a very easy conversion. You can use the hydraulic line from your current setup and it will plug into the slave cylinder on the 6 speed, you crossmember should fit perfect with no mods you will just need a shorter driveshaft and lower gears in the back.