Manual Transmission in a 2016?

[Bubba4spd]

Actually I already have a 16 double cab LT in transit to my dealership that I ordered some weeks ago for my work travel truck. But I was wondering how crazy/ difficult would it be to have a 5 or 6 speed installed into a swb 16 model. I kept my 99 LS extended cab Silverado because I ordered and have enjoyed the manual 5 speed in it so much. I realize the warranty would probably be shot making it crazy to do such a thing. But I really do like the rugged looks of the 16's and the short wheel base model with a stick would make a cool little running around town ride.

[Keith Seymore]

Manual transmission is available in Mexico (they use a different front of dash).

If you could source those components you could convert with all factory parts.

K

[Bubba4spd]

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

Manual transmission is available in Mexico (they use a different front of dash).

If you could source those components you could convert with all factory parts.

K

Wow, thanks Kieth. I'll do some digging.

[68panelman]

Soooooo we can't order manual transmissions anymore now either???

[Bubba4spd]

Originally Posted by 68panelman

Soooooo we can't order manual transmissions anymore now either???

Panel, when I ordered my 99 LS extended cab manual was standard. When I went to replace it in 02, the manual transmission was already dropped. I assume it was only in the 1500 series line up. One of the reasons I kept my 99 all these years since I knew it could never be replaced. I never thought of Mexico possibly having a solution.

[68panelman]

Pretty sad when you're one upped by Mexico. All my vehicles are manual shift except the wife's 4runner. Guess the general recognized all men have grown into boys with beards.

[Flying Hamster]

No manual transmissions in any US fullsize trucks, not Chevy/GMC, Ford, or Ram. Colorado/Canyonero has a manual transmission for base engine...
Probably bigger truck inside than a 67-72....

But the Mexicans get a manual transmission??? Don't tell Donald.

[95 S_Trucker]

The problem isn't the car manufacturers, it's the people buying the cars. If it won't sell, they won't produce it.

[Bubba4spd]

Originally Posted by 95 S_Trucker

The problem isn't the car manufacturers, it's the people buying the cars. If it won't sell, they won't produce it.

Your absolutely right. I am sure there are many others but in the 17 years I have owned my 99 Silverado LS extended cab, it's the only manual shift I've seen. But I don't work at a car lot or salvage yard so there may be way more than I know of. Std. cabs I am sure there are many manuals.