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May 2, 2006 | 07:12 PM

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spitfire2332

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Originally Posted by vanillagorilla

Keisler could do it or they could at least work with you. They'd have to make you a custom tailshaft and tail housing, but it CAN be done but it WON'T be cheap.

I realize anything can be done with any amount of money, I just wish there was something affordable, or someone like speed-engineering designed a kit or something.

May 3, 2006 | 08:18 PM

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Chevy_Truck_Man

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I seen a guy who did it all himself. He put a T56 in a 5.3 Silverado. Extremely nice truck. I think I've seen him here or in another forum... can't remember. http://members.aol.com/BHowe79/02Silverado/Index.htm

May 6, 2006 | 09:35 PM

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supercharged60

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From: Newark, DE/Lincolnton,NC

i have seen a 2wd 1994 4door tahoe with a 5speed and a 305
even with the 305 it was pretty cool to drive
alot more pick up than a 305 w/auto

May 7, 2006 | 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevy_Truck_Man

Yes, thats me!! I think a 6 speed Tahoe would be cool as hell. I have to admit I wish I have the auto when I take the truck to work and get stuck in rush hour. Really think about?! I only drive the truck about 50 miles a week if that, maybe 20 miles. Just when it is nice and not rush hour. i love shifting though!!

Nov 30, 2008 | 08:12 PM

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ms38w

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While not a Tahoe, the Avalanche is similar...basically a Suburban without the back row seats. There are at least 2 6-speed manual transmissions on http://www.chevyavalanchefanclub.com/cafcna/index.php that I know of...one of them is mine. The 2 trannies are 4wd and can pull 26000#...zf s6-650.

Dec 1, 2008 | 06:04 PM

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Dec 1, 2008 | 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by CHEVY6000VHO

I don't agree with that statement for a daily driven truck. I do a lot of driving to and from work in heavy traffic. The manual tranny just isn't fun in those situations.

If I had a sports car, then yes, the manual would be the "only" way to go for me.
To each his own when it comes to opinions. If this Tahoe was a daily driver, then I would direct him towards a new 6-speed auto that will be coming in the new Tahoes.

Jim

or get good an not have to use the clutch to shift, i use to do it in my car until people told me it was iffy and a trans rebuild is about a grand so i decided to stop. Aprreciate if someone who knew forsure if it hurts them or not could chime in

Dec 1, 2008 | 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Kmaroman

If done right there is no harm, but even the best can't get it perfect each time and when you are off a little it puts extra loads on the synchros (blockers) and can have a small amount of grind which rounds the teeth on the synchros, slider hub and gear.