Can an auto be changed to manual?

[spothe]

Ok guys i finally decided this about my $8000 transmittion repair

If i am going to have to replace the auto transmittion anyway, is it possible to change my car to a manual??? I heard that it could be done. If so, around how much would it cost and what method would be the best for doing it???? (like from wreckers or any other recommendations for specific mechanics?)

Once again my car is a civic VTi 96 Auto. i live in sydney

THANKS

[[T][L]]

im pretty sure it would cost less than $8000 to convert it to manuel....

[typicalmale]

i was told that its roughly 1500 to do a conversion.. though dont quote me.. i just remember one of my friends mentioned it a while ago? but have a look around.

[EG5]

it shoudl cost you less than 1500 to do the conversion. its pretty straight forward swap.

[nexace]

Less than $1500? That's pretty cheap. And I always thought there are hassles changing from AT to MT?

[bubblecivic]

Guess you'll have some leftover change to do some further mods hey :D

From what I've heard, its roughly $1500-$2000. If possible, why don't you spend that left over change for an engine conversion aswell? Are you after performance or did you just want to replace your broken gearbox?

What's your future plans for it?

[heist]

i did the auto to manual conversion in my ED....it was easy as in that cos its cable clutch... the only difference in hydro clutch is you have to weld brackets for the slave and master cylinder

[spothe]

nah i just only want to replace the broken gearbox, i dont want anymore hassles with auto gearbox's anymore so thinking of changing to a manual. I just want the cheapest and smoothest conversion at a reasonable price.

would the car perform just as well after the conversion???

[sivic]

it should perform better with a manual tranny

[tRipitaka]

simple answer to ur question..
yes..
and it'll cost alot less than $8000

[Nodachi]

it shoudl cost you less than 1500 to do the conversion. its pretty straight forward swap.

Do you know where they could do it? is that price inc tranni? thanks mate
daniel

[panda]

would make life easy if you source the parts you need, pedal box , master cylinder , the linkages and stick , gear box , pressure plate , clutch , and fly wheel , computer , dash cluster , drive shafts , new loom, etc

its a big job, otherwise sell your car and buy a manual

[Steer^Gimic]

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[jdmcivic]

yeah i would sell ur car, and buy manual, cos its a big job ur car will be off the road for a while.

[XPLOSV]

I had a transmission done for the ute. @ Blacktown for around $1500-$1700
Its best to change it asap if you think that everytime when your car goes stationary at a light or so, it takes time to pick up speed once you step on the accelerator.

Thats what happen to the ute. It doesnt go until it reaches 60

[SHWCARCIVIC]

As most people have said already, its possible and it will cost around the $1500 mark.
I had the swap done to my civic, manuals are more fun :thumbsup:

[spothe]

I have called like 5 transmittion "specialists" in my area and none of them are willing to do a manual conversion, does anyone know of a mechanic who WOULD do one in the hurstville area???? Thanks

[spothe]

Ok now just again i called someone and he said impossible since there is so much computers to fix its no way anyone would do it... im screwed...

[panda]

yeah i would sell ur car, and buy manual, cos its a big job ur car will be off the road for a while.

your not screwed, there are plenty nanas out there will want a nice and easy auto car to drive