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Topic subjectConverting Auto to Manual
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18655, Converting Auto to Manual
Posted by JohnnyCorona, Mar-28-02 04:35 AM
Ok, i'm sure this has been asked before, but i want some opinions. I have an auto GS-T, yes i know theres not many out there. i like it, you don't lose boost when shifting, but my tranny is acting funny and im worried about it dying. I was thinking what would it cost to convert it to manual if the tranny does go out. rather than having the auto rebuilt. has anyone done this? i know people who have done it with other cars. whats involved with this???








-johnny

"Few people understand
the psychology of dealing
with a highway traffic cop.
Normal speeders will panic
and immidiately pull over to
the side. This is wrong. It
arouses content in the cop
heart. Make the bastard
chase you, he will follow..."
18656, RE: Converting Auto to Manual
Posted by soldier101, Mar-28-02 09:51 AM
average estimates are around 1,500
18657, RE: Converting Auto to Manual
Posted by dougie2, Mar-28-02 11:15 AM
Nah... it's more like 700-1000 but that's doing the labor yourself.
18658, RE: Converting Auto to Manual
Posted by JohnnyCorona, Mar-28-02 12:30 PM



im not a mechanic, but im pretty good at figuring this stuff out. do you think someone thats never done a major conversion like that should avoid it? i have access to mechanics who can help some, but they mostly know american made cars. also, do you know if there are any write ups on line? i checked dsm.org but couldnt find anything.


-johnny

"Few people understand
the psychology of dealing
with a highway traffic cop.
Normal speeders will panic
and immidiately pull over to
the side. This is wrong. It
arouses content in the cop
heart. Make the bastard
chase you, he will follow..."
18659, RE: Converting Auto to Manual
Posted by soldier101, Mar-28-02 02:57 PM
there's an actual how to somewhere on the internet, I don't have the link anymore though, does anyone else?
18660, RE: Converting Auto to Manual
Posted by Blk95Talon, Mar-29-02 12:31 AM
check the "things weve seen before" section at the bottom of the second page. it says if u get a torque converter and transgo shift kit you will get same performance as manuel while keeping convienance of auto