This might sound crazy but i own a slammed 2000 silverado ext cab 2-wheel drive witha 5.3 i was wondering if anyone has heard of putting a six speed in one any info would be great

 

I would love to have a 6-speed manual in my truck, but chevrolet has evidently decided that everyone who likes upgraded features like 6 disc changer also only wants auto tranny. I like shifting gears and having alot of choices as to what gear I am in and when to shift. I wish they would offer a Z-71 fully loaded with a manual 6-speed Allison and manual 4WD shifter on the floor.
As far as putting one in, if you are starting from an auto, it is going to be expensive. New bellhousing, tranny, adapters, clutch, linkage, cutting of floor, new mounts etc. I wanted to do this with my last Z-71 and cost was 5K or more. If starting from a manual then just length of tranny, adapters, and possibly driveshaft length change if tranny is different length.

 

money is not that big of an isssue do you know of any companies that make bellhousing adapters for the 5.3 for a tremic t-56 i havent really researched i havent had tht much time lately i am able to do all the work myself i just need to find out where to get all the parts i would need thanks for your info

 

Try advanced adapters, they seemto have a fix for just about anything. They may also be willing to custom make something.

 

Thanks for the info!