VAG 3.0L V6 TDI to Chevy V8 LS Gen 3 & 4 (4L60E, 4L80E, T56) Transmission Adapter Kit
- Description
- KIT CONTENTS
- FITMENT
- VW ENGINE CHART
This adapter plate kit allows you to replace your 3rd or 4th gen Chevy LS V8 transmission (4L60E, 4L80E, T56, and more) with a VW/Audi/Porsche 3.0L V6 TDI Engine. The most commonly used engine is the CATA and CNRB. Other 3.0L V6 TDI Engines will not currently work because the starter does not bolt to the Timing Cover.
PRODUCT FEATURES
Our kit has numerous features that set us apart from the competition.
PREMIUM BILLET ALLUMINUM ADAPTER PLATES. We do not skimp on quality, and only use high quality 6061 Aluminum billets. Our tempered 6061 is far superior to the cheap cast non-tempered aluminum adapter plates typically seen with cheaper adapter kits. Our billets undergo a tempering process of heat treating and artificial aging to achieve the perfect strength and toughness for our application.
EXTRA FIRE WALL CLEARANCE. Our 2.3 inch thick adapter moves the M57 engine forward 2.3 inches from the transmission bellhousing. The transmission remains in the original position, keeping the shifter in the factory position for most vehicle conversions.
HIGH PERFORMANCE CRANK ADAPTER: Our high-performance crank adapters are manufactured from high-strength alloy steel and designed to handle demanding applications. Rated at 800 ft-lbs of torque, these adapters are engineered to deliver the strength and reliability your drivetrain needs.
Crank adapters are subjected to significant stress and repeated load cycles, making material selection and design critical to long-term durability. Unlike aluminum or mild steel alternatives, our alloy steel crank adapters are built with performance and reliability in mind.
We believe your crank adapter should never be the weak link in your drivetrain.
MAINTAINS STOCK STARTER. Our kit maintains the stock starter and flex plate from the 3.0L V6 TDI.
(2) Adapter plates: Billet 6061-T6 Aluminum, 1.9" Thick
(2) Crank adapters: Alloy steel for high performance applications (800ft-lbs torque). Pilot bearing and bushing supplied for manual kit.
Installation hardware for bellhousing, crank adapter, and starter are included. No flywheel/flexplate bolts are included. You need to use OEM equivalent flywheel bolts.
OEM flywheel bolt size: 6 bolts, M11 x 1.50 x 22.4mm
Our kit is specifically designed to replace the 3rd or 4th generation Chevy LS V8 engine. This kit makes the back of the VW/Audi/Porsche 3.0L V6 TDI engine look like the engine block it is replacing. This means you can bolt any 3rd or 4th generation Chevy LS V8 transmission to this adapter kit.
Common transmission codes: 4L60E, 4L65E, 4L70E, 4L80E, 4L90E, 6L80E, 6L90E, NV4500, T56
The charts below are useful for two reasons. First, they show which vehicles have the LS engine, if you were wanting to swap it out. Second, you can cross reference these years and models to find out which transmissions work with this adapter kit.
| GEN 3 - Iron Block LS V8 | |||||
| Year | Liter | Code | Vehicle | VIN (8th digit) | Block |
| 1999-2006 | 4.8 | LR4 | Truck/SUV | V | Iron |
| 1999-2007 | 5.3 | LM7 | Truck/SUV | T | Iron |
| 2002-2007 | 5.3 | L59 | Truck/SUV | Z | Iron |
| 1999-2007 | 6 | LQ4 | Truck | U | Iron |
| 2002-2007 | 6 | LQ9 | Truck | N | Iron |
| GEN 3 - Aluminum Block LS V8 | |||||
| 2003-2005 | 5.3 | LM4 | SUV | P | Alum. |
| 2005-2007 | 5.3 | L33 | Truck | B | Alum. |
| 1997-2004 | 5.7 | LS1 | F-Body, C5, GTO | G | Alum. |
| 2001-2005 | 5.7 | LS6 | C5 Z06, CTS-V | S | Alum. |
| GEN 4 - Iron Block LS V8 | |||||
| Year | Liter | Code | Vehicle | VIN (8th Digit) | Block |
| 2010-2017 | 4.8 | L20 | Truck/Van | A | Iron |
| 2007-2009 | 4.8 | LY2 | Truck | C | Iron |
| 2007-2009 | 5.3 | LY5 | Truck/SUV | J | Iron |
| 2010-2014 | 5.3 | LMF | Van | 4 | Iron |
| 2007-2014 | 5.3 | LMG | Truck/SUV | O | Iron |
| 2010-2017 | 6.0 | L96 | Truck/SUV/Van | G | Iron |
| 2011-2016 | 6.0 | LC8 | CNG Fuel | B | Iron |
| 2007-2014 | 6.0 | LY6 | Truck/SUV/Van | K/N | Iron |
| GEN 4 - Aluminum Block LS V8 | |||||
| Year | Liter | Code | Vehicle | VIN (8th Digit) | Block |
| 2007-2011 | 5.3 | LC9 | Truck/SUV | 3 | Alum. |
| 2005-2006 | 5.3 | LH6 | SUV | M | Alum. |
| 2007-2009 | 5.3 | LH6 | SUV | M | Alum. |
| 2008-2009 | 5.3 | LH8 | Truck/SUV | L | Alum. |
| 2010-2012 | 5.3 | LH9 | Truck | P | Alum. |
| 2005 | 6.0 | LS2 | Corvette | U | Alum. |
| 2005-2006 | 6.0 | LS2 | GTO | U | Alum. |
| 2006 | 6.0 | LS2 | Corvette, CTS-V | U | Alum. |
| 2007 | 6.0 | LS2 | Corvette, CTS-V | U | Alum. |
| 2005-2006 | 6.0 | LS2 | SSR. TBSS | H | Alum. |
| 2007-2009 | 6.0 | LS2 | TBSS, 9-7X Aero | H | Alum. |
| 2008-2009 | 6.0 | L76 | G8 | Y | Alum. |
| 2006-2010 | 6.0 | L76 | Holden VZ2, VE1 | Y | Alum. |
| 2007-2009 | 6.0 | L76 | Truck/SUB | Y | Alum. |
| 2011-2017 | 6.0 | L77 | Caprice PPV | 2 | Alum. |
| 2011-2015 | 6.0 | L77 | Holden VE2, VF | — | Alum. |
| 2007-2008 | 6.0 | L98 | Holden | — | Alum. |
| 2008-2009 | 6.0 | LFA | Hybrid Truck/SUV | 5 | Alum. |
| 2010-2013 | 6.0 | LZ1 | Hybrid Truck/SUV | J | Alum. |
| 2007-2008 | 6.2 | L92 | SUV | 8 | Alum. |
| 2010-2014 | 6.2 | L92 | SUV | F | Alum. |
| 2010-2015 | 6.2 | L99 | Camaro (auto) | J | Alum. |
| 2009-2014 | 6.2 | L9H | Truck/SUV | 2 | Alum. |
| 2008-2017 | 6.2 | LS3 | Performance Cars | W | Alum. |
| 2010-2013 | 6.2 | LS3 | C6 Grand Sport | W | Alum. |
| 2008-2015 | 6.2 | LSA | CTS-V, 5th Gen. ZL-1 | P | Alum. |
| 2009-2013 | 6.2 | LS9 | Corvette ZR-1 | T | Alum. |
| 2006-2015 | 7.0 | LS7 | C6 Z06, Camaro Z/28 | E | Alum. |
***If your vehicle is not on this list, please cross reference and perform your own research. Other similar vehicle models may also be compatible. ***
Our Adapter Kit is only Compatible with the 3.0L V6 TDI found in the Volkswagen Touareg, Audi Q7 and Porsche Cayenne. These Engines have the Starter that bolts to the timing cover.
Check out the chart below for all compatible VW engines.
Note: Our kits are specifically tested a CATA Engine.
| VOLKSWAGEN 3.0L V6 DIESEL ENGINES (NORTH AMERICA) | |||||
| Engine Name | Engine Code | Year | Model | HP/TQ | Notes |
| 3.0L TDI | CATA | 2009-2012 | Touareg | 225/405 | Common Rail |
| 3.0L TDI | CATA | 2009-2012 | Audi Q7 | 225/405 | Common Rail |
| 3.0L TDI | CNRB | 2013-2016 | Touareg | 240/406 | Common Rail |
| 3.0L TDI | CNRB | 2013-2015 | Audi Q7 | 240/406 | Common Rail |
| 3.0L TDI | CNRB | 2013-2016 | Porsche Cayenne | 240/406 | Common Rail |
