I'm considering swapping out my automatic 4 speed in my 2002 Lightning for a 6 speed manual. Looks like I'll have to use the T56 Viper tranny. Does any one know of a kit I can buy? Or, is there a better tranny for the job? I'm setting this baby up for the track, so I want to match the 1000 ft/lbs drive line to a transmission that can handle the same.

 

you should post this in the L forums because thats where all the L owners talk abouut the L

 

there is a guy at www.nloc.net who wants to do the same thing to his gen 1 lightning. you should check it out.

 

I think for the strip the auto with a good chip and a shift kit would do as good if not better than the 6-speed. A road course on the other hand would be a great place for the 6-speed. I remember seeing a picture of a transmission that would work for that application. Have a look there if you haven't already.
Now, how about a 6-speed, or a better 5-speed, or a short throw shifter, for my 4.6!

Tom