ChadC Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 like tim if the timing is right Ill be there with tools and a helping hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfoot Posted April 28, 2013 Author Share Posted April 28, 2013 I'll take any help I can get as I've never pulled one before...and saving the labor cost will help me move on this sooner. I'll plan it out to have a lot of things done in stages. The things I can get done on my own will be out and will just need help with the big stuff. But we'll see how it goes. I may put her up on jacks this week and see what it looks like and try to set something up within the next 2 weeks. Thanks upfront for any assist you guys can give. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 Me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
y2krtaf Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 like tim if the timing is right Ill be there with tools and a helping hand. Likewise for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theChad Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 I owe ya one too. Pending timing, I'll help ya out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie44 Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 I think I committed earlier but I'll be there if at all possible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfoot Posted April 29, 2013 Author Share Posted April 29, 2013 I've been going through my service manuals. It's a daunting task and not sure if its a good option in my garage. I'll continue to research, but I'm skeptical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C4orce2 Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 You are much braver then I am. I watched my tranny shop work on my C4 and saw what they had to go through to get the job done. When I got it back one of the seals towards the rear apparently was not installed perfectly and started leaking. Back to the shop, up on the rack and a couple of hours more work just to replace that seal. If you do decide to try it yourself I'll also come if the timing is right. I won't be much help, but at least I can point while pics are being taken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Poppa Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 All in all it's not that hard to pull the trans. Just do it piece by piece. Pull the shifter, drop the exhaust and chassis brace, pull the rear suspension and K member, pull the diff (also a good time to do a 3.42 diff), then the trans. I've never pulled an auto in a Vette, but it can't be that different from a manual. If you have a FAST intake you'll want to pull that off too way back at step one or two... I would totally offer to help you if I were 100 miles closer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azmotorhead Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 If you're on the west side we can get it up on my lift. I have a trans jack to make it easier.If you need time to do the job,bring a cover and I can keep the car here.I also have a trailer and can help you with the haul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOXXOH Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 If you're on the west side we can get it up on my lift. I have a trans jack to make it easier.If you need time to do the job,bring a cover and I can keep the car here.I also have a trailer and can help you with the haul.Wow! Great offer. I was expecting to be helping while on my back on the garage floor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azmotorhead Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 If you're on the west side we can get it up on my lift. I have a trans jack to make it easier.If you need time to do the job,bring a cover and I can keep the car here.I also have a trailer and can help you with the haul.Wow! Great offer. I was expecting to be helping while on my back on the garage floor. We're all getting too old for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfoot Posted April 29, 2013 Author Share Posted April 29, 2013 Holy crap, that is one helluva an offer dude...trying to do this on my garage floor was one of my worries. How much time will this take for removal and install? On top of that, I haven't decided what converter to put in. I haven't been to the drag strip in a few years now. I want one that would be good all around, strip, street and track. What would be a good balance with all of that? Not necessarily in that order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCMSH Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 If its on a weekend and I'm not working I'm in, I've been in the mix on a C5 clutch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FNBADAZ06 Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 If you're on the west side we can get it up on my lift. I have a trans jack to make it easier.If you need time to do the job,bring a cover and I can keep the car here.I also have a trailer and can help you with the haul.WOW !!!!!! Phil is DA MAN !!!!!!!What a gracious offer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P51tj Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Damn NICE Phil!!! Phil for President of the Garage Majhal!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azmotorhead Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Not sure on the time to R& R. I figure maybe 3-4hrs each way??Questions on Converter and such would best be answered by those that are more familiar.In my 96 Impala I had a 3200 stall with 3.73 gears. It took a little more RPM to get it going off the line butit helped keep the engine up in its powerband. If someone here has the same car as you maybe they could put your VSS in their car to make sure thatit's not the bad part causing your trouble.No sense dropping a trans if its not necessary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grape Ape Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Well shoot, I'm on the wrong side of the tracks again. For both helping and using my trans as a guinea pig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfoot Posted April 30, 2013 Author Share Posted April 30, 2013 I seriously doubt it's the VSS. It's just slipping like crazy in 3 and 4. It shifts up but just spins. Trans fluid temps get really high. Once it's back in 2nd, trans fluid temps come back down. Can you say slip causing friction heat build up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOXXOH Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Holy crap, that is one helluva an offer dude...trying to do this on my garage floor was one of my worries. How much time will this take for removal and install? On top of that, I haven't decided what converter to put in. I haven't been to the drag strip in a few years now. I want one that would be good all around, strip, street and track. What would be a good balance with all of that? Not necessarily in that order.If you expect to retain the current gas mileage and cash in the wallet, don't change the converter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertdawg Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Sean,I used the GM truck converter which raised the stall 3 to 4000 rpm, it was like 2300 stall, I also went from the 2,73 to a 3.42 at the same time in my C5, I lost about 2 to 3 mpg, gained .10 to .15 at the track and it drove like it was stock. Dean Should have some good input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FNBADAZ06 Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 ... which raised the stall 3 to 4000 rpm.Damn....no wonder why GM trucks are soooo fast from a dig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe@cpr.com Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 A circle d converter would be perfect for you. Great drivability and their street series won't break the bank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfoot Posted April 30, 2013 Author Share Posted April 30, 2013 I'm going to stay with the rear end ratio of I got (3:15). I'm happy with what it does and keeps the RPM's a little lower on the highway than the 3:42. If I had the 2:73, I'd probably do a swap. I was talking to a guy last night and he recommended a 1500 converter instead of the 1200 stock one. I'm not overly concerned with drag race times. I like the turns better than the straight line stuff, but would still like input on that level would be good. If it's stock, then I stay with stock, if it's higher then I want the best balance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOTV8 Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Dean Should have some good input. I got yer input, right here...http://www.arizonacorvetteenthusiasts.net/arizonavette/forums/index.php?showtopic=19328 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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