I know you smart asses are going to say with enough money or something about money...so dont tell me that part. is it hard to do? is it possible, etc...
2006-10-25 10:55:06 · 11 answers · asked by sjsugiant 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
really hard, with a lot of parts u have to get
2006-10-25 10:57:03 · answer #1 · answered by charles d 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is possible and not that difficult if your vehicle was offered with a manual transmission.However if your vehicle was never offered with a manual transmission then the job is a MAJOR OPERATION involving fabricating almost every part required. If they offered a manual transmission setup in your vehicle you will need from a donor vehicle.#1. the manual transmission,#2. the bellhousing,#3. the transmission crosmember,#4. the flywheel,#5.the clutch activation mechanism,#6.the clutch pedal and the shifter. The installation process AFTER YOU REMOVE THE OLD AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION involves cutting a hole in the transmission tunnel for the shifter to poke through and fitting the manual transmission and it's related assemblies to the vehicle. I have somewhat simplified the job but all in all if you have the basic knowledge then it will not be a big deal.
2006-10-25 11:16:36 · answer #2 · answered by hjbergel 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is possible but there are MANY issues to address from adding the clutch pedal to removing the transmission cooler, the vacuum system to the exhaust system. Modern cars have computer systems specific to the drivetrain from the factory installation.
I believe it would be much more effort than it is worth and far less expensive to buy a car with a manual tranny already installed and quite a project even for the experienced mechanic.
2006-10-25 11:00:43 · answer #3 · answered by ©2009 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're going to need the computer from a donor LT1 vehicle regardless if you plan on using an LT1. If your going to use an auto then get the computer and harness from an auto. Unless you want to get a setup from Holley or Edelbrock that will plug into a LT1 harness. As far as NEEDING a computer for an automatic this isn't completely true. You can use a non-computerized trans. such as a TH-350 or TH-400 and I'm pretty sure they sell a speed sensor you can use if you need it for the computer. Now as far as the mechanics of it you'll need to pull the steering column out to pull the clutch quadrant out (the brake pedal and clutch pedal assembly). Some vehicles like yours are set up for both auto or manual as far as the steering column go. If not then you will have to buy a steering column that will hook up to the trans linkage. Or you can hook up a floor shifter with a cable and you will definately need a driveshaft.
2016-05-22 13:47:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course its possible. You have to make allowences for the new transmission, but yes its possible.
Think of is this way, when dodge makes a truck they dont create a whole new body just for a different transmission. They make a body and two transmissions.
Its not worth it though. I have a 2x truck and i looked into making it 4x, messing with the tranny in any way is just not worth it. Theres no promise that it will work right, even when you put in a new one of the same thing.
2006-10-25 10:57:41 · answer #5 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on what kind of car it is (AND how much money you have)...long ago, I had a '79 Z28 and switched it from auto to a 4-speed...the pedals, z-bar, bellhousing and clutch/plate I got from a parts car for $40...the transmission I bought for $50...those parts were a dime a dozen...
If you're planning on doing it with a newer, front-drive car...you're going to need MONEY!! Sorry!
2006-10-25 10:59:17 · answer #6 · answered by a kinder, gentler me 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
well, you could get a better answer if you would tell everyone what type of car this was going to be done on.
it is more then likley possible "unles u have one of the handfull of cars that can't be swaped.
but there is a huge diffrence on how easy it is depending on if u have a run of the mill honda civic.
or a very complicated and expesive car like a new bmw,
or if u have somthing u can't find parts for like rare built austin heeley or somthing.
2006-10-25 10:58:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
with this type of project you would need to do a bit of modification, depending on what type of car it is what year it is etc. You need to cut a hole thru the floor to put in the shifter, you need to remove the old shifting system completly. most new vehicles with auto trans have pre-calculated ways in which it works the tranny in its computer, putting a manual tranny you would want to remove all this. so it is possible but it is difficult and may be costly.
2006-10-25 11:18:28 · answer #8 · answered by IBBI 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its hard because you need to replace the whole transmission, add in a whole new pedal, cut a hole in whatever is on your middle thing between the drivers seat and the passenger seat, i would just get a new car
If you have the controller to things like park, reverse, low, and stuff like that on the place between your driver seat and the passenger seat, you will need to find a new place for it, so the stick can go there.. and you will need to somehow fit a new petal into the petal area which might not work because there might be other things in the way..... its just a huge mess that you dont want to get into
2006-10-25 10:56:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you have to ask, its too hard. As you can see from the more complete answers it it a bit technical, especially on a newer vehicle with computer controls/sensors.
2006-10-25 11:05:01 · answer #10 · answered by gary o 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋