<5th gen> Manual Conversion

[mr_mojo02]

Hey dudes.. got a 94 VTi-S Auto, and i wanna swap it to a manual... right now im looking at whether to convert it or just sell its and buy a manual.

Who has done a manual conversion on their car... exactly what parts were required (other than the obvious gearbox and pedals) and roughly how much did it cost? Would anyone recommend it?

Cheers

[chaos coupe]

sell the car! :) who knows you might have a few problems if you do the conversion.

[mr_mojo02]

lol and i might pick up a few problems with buying another one

[chaos coupe]

yeah true lol but look at it properly before buying another one i guess

[toE]

Generally, manual conversion costs start from 2000.

I reckon if you can find a good 2nd hand or reconditioned manual gearbox and parts needed, I don't see why it won't function as a normal manual car. Of course, the workmanship would have to be reputable too.

I say, sell the car and find a manual car. :)

[accordBOI]

keep auto and trbo it with the 2000-3000 u wanna spend, it will launch

[mr_mojo02]

nah dont want an auto.. only got it cuz i lost my licence and i speed less in auto's :) (do wanna turbo it though)

basically ive got a mechanic who can do it for 1grand.. i was more after personal veiws from people who have had it done

[poid]

auto + turbo = busted auto :)

1k is reasonable, if your mechanic knows his stuff you shouldnt have any issues. Just make sure he will warranty the conversion ;)

[28RAG]

get the box checked aswell dont wanna fork out to get it converted then more for rings and clutches etc etc.

i was gonna do the swap but then went the opposite way of all show with minor engine work to make it move

[tegstar83]

Ive converted a auto car to manual before its not that hard at all, but get urself a HD clutch and maybe lighten flywheel and if u can afford it get crossed gears from 1st to 3rd

[mr_mojo02]

crossed gears?? wtf is that and in what way does it help?

[Q_ball]

read his signature dude, "dont listen to him, he talks SHIT" lol
;)

[The-Genesis]

has anyone actually turbod there euro? :D

[tegstar83]

read his signature dude, "dont listen to him, he talks SHIT" lol
;)

Only sometimes

[tegstar83]

From what I can gather these gears are cut in a special way and are way better for racing and can take more punisment than normal gears

[mr_mojo02]

qball what r u doin outta bed dude lol

ill have to have a look into it.. i dont tend to slam the gears much (or do i) but hey worth a look anyways