Automatic LS1
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Automatic LS1
I wounder how much the hump would have to be widened to stuff a Automatic in the miata.
If it was Ford i wouldn't want too. But with Chevy. The first gear is great, and I think the car would do better for normal driving, and be faster on the drag strip. Which is what I do.
Yea I know, hate on....
But I just drove my brothers WS6 6-speed for a few days. And I have a LS1 auto camaro. I think I like the auto better. It definately hooks up better, and it still will burn tires all you want. And is more relaxing, when stuck in a hour traffic jam.
I'm just curious how much space I'd loose inside.
If it was Ford i wouldn't want too. But with Chevy. The first gear is great, and I think the car would do better for normal driving, and be faster on the drag strip. Which is what I do.
Yea I know, hate on....
But I just drove my brothers WS6 6-speed for a few days. And I have a LS1 auto camaro. I think I like the auto better. It definately hooks up better, and it still will burn tires all you want. And is more relaxing, when stuck in a hour traffic jam.
I'm just curious how much space I'd loose inside.
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It's a common question, and it's been done. Not by us.
The extra tunnel modifications would mostly be on the passenger's side, from what we've seen mocking this up. I think the biggest problem is the fact that the oil pan pushes the exhaust pipes out from the transmission tunnel to beneath the car. It has a big effect on ground clearance. Note the relative locations of the frame rail and the exhaust.
The extra tunnel modifications would mostly be on the passenger's side, from what we've seen mocking this up. I think the biggest problem is the fact that the oil pan pushes the exhaust pipes out from the transmission tunnel to beneath the car. It has a big effect on ground clearance. Note the relative locations of the frame rail and the exhaust.
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While I've never seen an automatic in a Miata, I have worked on automatic transmissions for ten years. I would think the biggest problems would be all the extras that an automatic require: cooler lines, wiring harness, room for heat disipation, etc. Besides, do you really want an automatic in a performance car? I wouldn't. Of course, I'm not a big fan of automatics in any car (rebuilding auto's is how I paid for my cars).
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I'm not sure about the OP, but in the Vette world, RPM has adapted a few auto's into C5Z's and C6Z's for guys who only have one leg, or have problems pushing the clutch.
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On a different note, I actually prefer the AOD/AODE to the 4L60/E. It's actually a better transmission. And I'm habitually a Chevy guy.
Last edited by spartan717; 02-28-2010 at 02:34 PM.
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It's a common question, and it's been done. Not by us.
The extra tunnel modifications would mostly be on the passenger's side, from what we've seen mocking this up. I think the biggest problem is the fact that the oil pan pushes the exhaust pipes out from the transmission tunnel to beneath the car. It has a big effect on ground clearance. Note the relative locations of the frame rail and the exhaust.
The extra tunnel modifications would mostly be on the passenger's side, from what we've seen mocking this up. I think the biggest problem is the fact that the oil pan pushes the exhaust pipes out from the transmission tunnel to beneath the car. It has a big effect on ground clearance. Note the relative locations of the frame rail and the exhaust.
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Go auto. If that's what you enjoy, we build these cars for fun . so enjoy it.
Smokey Yunik said " the perfect car has a turbine in front & back "
Ive got 2 fast turbo/auto trans cars & love driving both. Stab it & steer !
Smokey Yunik said " the perfect car has a turbine in front & back "
Ive got 2 fast turbo/auto trans cars & love driving both. Stab it & steer !
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Nah no one will hate you for going straight and with a welder and a big hammer I'm sure the 4L60 could be put in. No question you will never miss a shift and I get the traffic thing for sure. Still have have to tease you a little...
Fast Car:
Fast Driver:
But hey even the F1 cars have autos in them so go show us how it's done!
Fast Car:
Fast Driver:
But hey even the F1 cars have autos in them so go show us how it's done!
Last edited by charchri4; 11-16-2013 at 06:00 AM.
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Jim Stainer
A little google action for ya.
v8 1995 mazda miata set up for ls1 roller forsale - ClubRoadster.net
I found a couple different posts on using an auto but they were all boss frog builds. Maybe because they set the engine farther forward in the car.
v8 1995 mazda miata set up for ls1 roller forsale - ClubRoadster.net
I found a couple different posts on using an auto but they were all boss frog builds. Maybe because they set the engine farther forward in the car.
Last edited by charchri4; 11-17-2013 at 10:11 PM.
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