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Old 09-02-2017, 08:14 PM   #1
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LS3 - Manual to Auto?

I may have an opportunity to get a 2010 LS3 tied to its 6 speed manual transmission. It comes with everything from the donor car to do the swap.

Question is, what, if any, issues will I run into if I want to switch it to an automatic? Say a 4l80e.

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Old 09-02-2017, 09:17 PM   #2
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Re: LS3 - Manual to Auto?

it can be done...but unless your getting a steal of a deal why not just buy a ls3 with a auto already behind it?..but..your gonna need everything from flex plate back plus a controller for trans and Im not sure what all else...
other than that a engine is a engine..you can put whatever behind it..I went from auto to nv4500 on my ls swap
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Old 09-02-2017, 10:55 PM   #3
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Re: LS3 - Manual to Auto?

I have not done a swap such as this but my guess would be that you will need a complete wire harness and PCM for a LS3 with a 4L80E. You would likely get more answers if this was posted in the 'LSx Swaps' section.
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Old 09-03-2017, 06:47 AM   #4
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Re: LS3 - Manual to Auto?

Thanks Guys,
Little green in regards to the electronics and such. Might better say a LOT green!

And yes....may have a pretty good deal on it. But it's not a good deal if I have to spend a lot on other components to get it done.
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Old 09-03-2017, 06:49 AM   #5
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LS3 - Manual to Auto?

It was recommended that I post this here:

I may have an opportunity to get a 2010 LS3 tied to its 6 speed manual transmission. It comes with everything from the donor car to do the swap.

Question is, what, if any, issues will I run into if I want to switch it to an automatic? Say a 4l80e.

Thanks,
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Old 09-03-2017, 09:39 AM   #6
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Old 09-03-2017, 01:22 PM   #7
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Old 09-04-2017, 11:41 AM   #8
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Re: LS3 - Manual to Auto?

It can be done, but I wouldn't recommend it for a novice (no disrespect intended). Buy it and resell it and use any money you make to purchase one with and auto transmission.
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Old 09-04-2017, 11:53 AM   #9
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Thanks Rob. Think I will hold off and do as you suggest. And, none taken..."iron sharpens iron..." Agreed!
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