Help wanted... manual transmission swap for 2006 Monte Carlo?

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I have a 2006 Chevy Monte Carlo LT with a 3.5 engine and a 4-speed automatic transmission. I’m hoping there’s a manual transmission I can swap into it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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That’s an interesting project. I’m not sure about direct swaps, but you might need to look into the Chevy Impala or similar models from that era. They share a lot of parts.

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I think you’ll have to change the transmission control module too. It might not be as simple as just swapping the transmission.

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Zahari said:
I think you’ll have to change the transmission control module too. It might not be as simple as just swapping the transmission.

Thanks for the heads-up. I figured it wouldn’t be straightforward, but I appreciate the info.

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Swapping to a manual can be tricky. You might also want to check if there are aftermarket kits available.

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Have you checked any forums specific to Monte Carlo mods? Sometimes you can find some detailed guides there.

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Jordan said:
Have you checked any forums specific to Monte Carlo mods? Sometimes you can find some detailed guides there.

Good idea! I’ll look into that. Thanks!

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I love the Monte Carlo. Good luck with the swap! Let us know how it goes.