Do I need a new console for A4-M6 conversion in a 97 fbody?

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Sep 2, 2003 | 03:44 PM

fastprofessor

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Do I need a new console for A4-M6 conversion in a 97 fbody?

I will soon be doing the A4 to M6 conversion for my 1997 Trans Am. I was told by the salvage yard (where I am buying the conversion kit) that since I have the newer style console that I will only need the M6 shifter tray. Does this sound right to anyone? I've always heard you need to swap out the whole console for this conversion.

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Sep 2, 2003 | 03:48 PM

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Nope, all you need is the M6 shifter tray. I did the same swap on my '95 (A4 to M6 + console) I found an complete auto console and just bought the M6 shift tray.

Sep 2, 2003 | 03:54 PM

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I never knew that.. but hey someone over at GM was thinking for once...

Sep 2, 2003 | 03:59 PM

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but hey someone over at GM was thinking for once...

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Actually, I think they were being cheap (ie cost efficient) so they could use the same console and just change the tray

Sep 2, 2003 | 04:15 PM

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Actually, I think they were being cheap (ie cost efficient) so they could use the same console and just change the tray

Yeah that was prolly the case.... haha