Azid Rush Donating doesnt allow you to be an idiot! Member 692 Member For: 19y 7m 24d Gender: Male Location: Newcastle Posted 01/03/09 10:08 AM Posted 01/03/09 10:08 AM hey guysJust a quick messageI have a 4spd auto ba xr6 turbo. Can somebody tell me EVERYTHING that is needed to convert my car from auto to manual?I know I need a 5speed or t56 box, what is everything else I need to completely convert it to manual?cheersP.S. Ive been told id need a tune but ive also been told I could limp it to ford and they could put the manual tune into it
ms700 Moderating Team 10,170 Member For: 23y 8m 10d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 01/03/09 10:12 AM Posted 01/03/09 10:12 AM Crossmember, pedal box, uni yoke, reflash, flywheel, different console, and the obvious (shifter, boot, clutch etc).sure there is more, that's all I can think of right now.
Guest Guests Posted 01/03/09 10:18 AM Posted 01/03/09 10:18 AM Consoles are the same, just the shifter surround is different I believe?You need everything listed above plus clutch, box & a few spare hours to do it :banghead:
Azid Rush Donating doesnt allow you to be an idiot! Member 692 Member For: 19y 7m 24d Gender: Male Location: Newcastle Posted 01/03/09 11:00 AM Author Posted 01/03/09 11:00 AM cheers guys, this is the part where I show ppl how dumb I am lolwhat is the uni yoke?you say the obvious - boot? can you be more specific what is the boot? I would also need pedal box wouldnt I?
JP300 Legacy Donating Member 842 Member For: 21y 28d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 01/03/09 12:35 PM Posted 01/03/09 12:35 PM I'm interested in doing the same thing... from a 4speed auto to a T56. Who has actually done it? Is is really that easy?
Azid Rush Donating doesnt allow you to be an idiot! Member 692 Member For: 19y 7m 24d Gender: Male Location: Newcastle Posted 02/03/09 12:58 AM Author Posted 02/03/09 12:58 AM jp300, im the one asking questions but if you have all the parts I cant imagine it being that hard to do, ive done gearboxs in older cars and I think the hardest part would be getting all the bolts out of the box to drop it out and put new one in, but that's just a guess. I heard its harder to convert manual to auto cause theres more looms and stuff
6speedXR8 Mal Wood Automotive Member 537 Member For: 23y 6m 24d Location: WARWICK QLD Posted 02/03/09 07:31 AM Posted 02/03/09 07:31 AM jp300, im the one asking questions but if you have all the parts I cant imagine it being that hard to do, ive done gearboxs in older cars and I think the hardest part would be getting all the bolts out of the box to drop it out and put new one in, but that's just a guess. I heard its harder to convert manual to auto cause theres more looms and stuffWe did an auto to manual last week, it only takes a bit over 10 hours to do it properly so here is a list of what is required to upgrade to a 5 or 6 speed.New FlywheelNew clutch kitNew flywheel bolts and spigot bearingReconditioned XR6T 5 speed orReconditioned XR6T T56 6 speed orNew XR6T T56 6 speedNew crossmember and mountNew slip yoke and an exchange front half of the tailshaft (the auto one needs to be shortened)New Alloy CSC (hydraulic bearing)New braided lineNew clutch pedal carrier and pedal with the master cylinderNew reservoir and bracketCut back the brake pedal in the car with an air hacksaw, trim it up and fit a manual brake pedal pad. (this saves a heap of time)New floor boot and the retainerNew console insertNew gearstickNew gearstick knobYou will be able to use the existing loom and just change it to suit and then get the car reflashed. Or you can come for a drive and I will do it for you and save all the bother.Regards, Mal Wood
Azid Rush Donating doesnt allow you to be an idiot! Member 692 Member For: 19y 7m 24d Gender: Male Location: Newcastle Posted 02/03/09 08:35 AM Author Posted 02/03/09 08:35 AM how much would all that cost in a kit with the t5 mal?remembering I wont be having much power anymore so I dont need a heaps heavy duty clutch
JP300 Legacy Donating Member 842 Member For: 21y 28d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 02/03/09 09:23 AM Posted 02/03/09 09:23 AM We did an auto to manual last week, it only takes a bit over 10 hours to do it properly so here is a list of what is required to upgrade to a 5 or 6 speed.New FlywheelNew clutch kitNew flywheel bolts and spigot bearingReconditioned XR6T 5 speed orReconditioned XR6T T56 6 speed orNew XR6T T56 6 speedNew crossmember and mountNew slip yoke and an exchange front half of the tailshaft (the auto one needs to be shortened)New Alloy CSC (hydraulic bearing)New braided lineNew clutch pedal carrier and pedal with the master cylinderNew reservoir and bracketCut back the brake pedal in the car with an air hacksaw, trim it up and fit a manual brake pedal pad. (this saves a heap of time)New floor boot and the retainerNew console insertNew gearstickNew gearstick knobYou will be able to use the existing loom and just change it to suit and then get the car reflashed. Or you can come for a drive and I will do it for you and save all the bother.Regards, Mal WoodThanks Mal ... can you please PM me a price with a reconditioned T56 box and a clutch that will hold 400rwkw, it still needs to be streetable. I might just take you up on the offer. I have a feeling that the 4sp is not going to last much longer!
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