How Hard it is?? Auto trans. to Manual trans.
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How Hard it is?? Auto trans. to Manual trans.
Hi there Dudes..
I got here in Brazil a 97 2.8 a4... 12v... with auto transmission, i would like to take off my auto trans. and put a manual trans. on it... I´m kind lost in the eletrical part, some one could help me out, and what i should do.
Thank you
I got here in Brazil a 97 2.8 a4... 12v... with auto transmission, i would like to take off my auto trans. and put a manual trans. on it... I´m kind lost in the eletrical part, some one could help me out, and what i should do.
Thank you
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Wow....I'd sell it and buy a manual transmission car. It would certainly be the easiest solution here in the US but I don't know what the situation would be in Brazil. I'd get away from the 12V also. Get a newer B5 with 5 speed and 1.8T.
Just my opinion.
Just my opinion.
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It might not be that easy for him to do that in Brazil. Probably a little difference in availability.
Anyway, its not worth it to do an auto to manual swap. Too much money and work. IF you can find another 12v thats a manual with decent miles, sell yours and pick it up. If you can find a newer 1.8t (maybe up to 01) in a manual within your pricerange, grab it! Otherwise stick with what you have right now.
Anyway, its not worth it to do an auto to manual swap. Too much money and work. IF you can find another 12v thats a manual with decent miles, sell yours and pick it up. If you can find a newer 1.8t (maybe up to 01) in a manual within your pricerange, grab it! Otherwise stick with what you have right now.
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i remember one guy few months ago i dunno if u guys do he said it took him like 2 days. i have a tip i want a stick car after putting 2g's in the car i dont want to sell it.
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i had it done on my 240sx.. but then again.. it was a 240sx.. honestly its a pain in the ***... finding driveshafts...pedals...clutch lines.. pumps...ecu harness ... etc....
+1 stick out the auto until you can get a manual
+1 stick out the auto until you can get a manual
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dang, this situation sucks. automatic cars suck so bad. just freakin sell it dude. thats all i can suggest. you would save money that way.
and dont get a 1.8t...last time i checked they run like a 16.5 in the 1/4 mile... our 12v's break into the deadly 15's.. hahaha, im gonna get some heat for this one
and dont get a 1.8t...last time i checked they run like a 16.5 in the 1/4 mile... our 12v's break into the deadly 15's.. hahaha, im gonna get some heat for this one