vette servo with trans in truck..can it be done?

[Nickleahy23]

Well i need to pull my servo back out to see if i ripped something because i dont have 2nd gear after the shift kit/servo/motor swap..the damn servo is so close to the floor of the truck though..has anyone done it with it in the truck? maybe drop the x member and see if it drops down a little bit idk

also will a lot of fluid pour out or just a little bit? i dont really wanna spend another 45 on trans fluid lol

 

[odie301]

I installed my corvette servo with the trans in the truck...had to remove that heat sheild to get better access. Not too much tranny fluid comes out with it either, i don't think i needed to add anywhere near a quart after the install

 

[Nickleahy23]

I installed my corvette servo with the trans in the truck...had to remove that heat sheild to get better access. Not too much tranny fluid comes out with it either, i don't think i needed to add anywhere near a quart after the install

you didnt run into the problem with it hitting the floorpan? i suppose it can come out in pieces..

 

[JennaBear]

Justin did ours with the tranny in...

 

[odie301]

yes the servo comes out in 2 pieces if memory serves me right... took me like 30 min to do...and it would have been done in less time if i could have got the darn cover and snap ring back in right away.

 

[JKmotorsports]

I did mine and my brother's with the trans in the truck and w/o having to unbolt or move anything. Hardest part was getting the snap ring back in, but even that wasn't too bad.
So I take it you haven't really had a chance to test drive your new motor yet?

 

[Nickleahy23]

I did mine and my brother's with the trans in the truck and w/o having to unbolt or move anything. Hardest part was getting the snap ring back in, but even that wasn't too bad.
So I take it you haven't really had a chance to test drive your new motor yet?

alright ill try it this afternoon..

ya ive hardly gotten a chance..cant even really give it any throttle..but honestly even going 1st-3rd its still miles ahead of the 5.3..i merge onto the interstate in 3rd and next thing i know im going 85 without even giving it throttle..first gear rips until i have to let off lol..

 

[NathanJax]

Did my vette servo yesterday with the tranny still in place. Took about 30 minutes, but I had a lift with 2 mechanics working on it with me (my father and his co-worker)