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on my current car , a 92 firebird, i would like to switch from an automatic to a manual, how hard is this, what is a good ball park estimation about having it done (by mechanic, not me) and the thing i would possibly have to buy (if the mechanic says i need to buy them and is not in the labor/parts charge) i also am asking this because this summer there is a possibility of me getting a new car and all the manuals are either too far away are too expensive....advice would be useful [img]smile.gif[/img]
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camaro_zach did a manual transmission conversion, but that was on a '98 Camaro, I don't know if it would even be in the same ballpark.-Eric<br />2002 Navy Blue Camaro...Striped and Stalled. 35th Anniversary SS wheels <br />Best ET: 15.384 @ 88.32 on street tires<br />Project Whitney: Goal, 14.0 1/4 by summer 2008. -
I attempted an auto to manual conversion about 9 years ago, but gave up because it was turning out to be a royal PITA.
Needed:
-MTrans
-Flywheel
-Clutch
-Pedal Linkage
-Linkage Cables
-Man. Trans Crossmember (I think, but didn't get that far)
-Need to tear down the whole dashboard for clutch pedal assembly.
-PCM Reprogramming for a Man. Trans
-Probaly much much more, but I gave up after I got this far.
I know that the clutch linkage was a pain to figure out. It took me 2 hours to figure out what needed to be torn out to get to everything up underneath the dash. I kinda needed my car too, so having it out of commission for a few weeks was not an option.
-MarcsigpicComment
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What about me, I have a 99 bird, and want a manual sooooooo bad!!!!Comment
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Really to make it easier, you'll need a computer (and wiring harness) for a manual car. Instead of trying to reprogram an automatic car.
the parts lists above was pretty accurate, and yeah the manual transmission crossmember is different.
If you decide to spread it out over a few weeks instead of just doing it in a day or two, I'd reccomend installing the pedal assembly, and have it as a dead pedal for the mean time. Run all your master and slave cylinder etc. Measure and cut the hole for the shifter, etc. That way, when you are ready to change it. You drop the A4, change flywheels, add the clutch, and pop the T5 in, and then change out the computers. Should be it. Except for adjusting your clutch.<b>15.41</b> @ 89.80 & 15.45 @ <b>91.64</b>, 2.21 60ft, 3,440 raceweight, using <b>OEM</b> Equipment. <br />\'98 L67/M49 w/ 134,000 miles before spun bearing. \"<i>It\'s all stock, Baby</i>!\"Comment
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i have a 93'camaro 4-auto i too likr to have a t-5 in there (the wife can't drive manual)there a dead 94'camaro t-5 in the junk yard can i rob the parts i need from the doner or is the 93-94 going to come in play? auto suck180* thermo, catback <br />Tcam VT 12\' subbox and a BIG 40x2 alpine amp 135.8dbComment
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How can you tell if your clutch is going?
-SteveComment
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try contact Brent at TA Creations 305-769-0985. He is familiar with this swap.180 Thermo, K&N Filter, Transgo stage 2, Pacesetters, Magnaflow cat, Flowmaster Catback, 3.42 LSD, Hotchkis LCA/Panhard, Bilstein, Eibach Pro, 1LE bars, SP crossdrilled/slotted rotors.<br /><br />Vortech Project 1.0 failed.<br />Vortech Project 2.0 in the worksComment
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Why didnt you just buy a manual in the first place?
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<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by SLOWBRAEATER:
Why didnt you just buy a manual in the first place? <hr></blockquote>
cause at the time i couldn't drive a manual, and for certain reasons i wanted an auto [img]graemlins/burnout.gif[/img]Comment
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i didn't get one cous there was not one there, Got mine used180* thermo, catback <br />Tcam VT 12\' subbox and a BIG 40x2 alpine amp 135.8dbComment
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When i got my car i waited till i found a M5. I wouldn't let anyone talk me into a auto.1999 Pontiac Trans Am M6 Far from stock.....
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I got an auto, but at the price and condition it was in I couldn't afford to pass it up. (In-lot special)
Bought it last May - 1998 v6, power windows/mirrors, cd/am/fm, t-tops. Had 34k on it for $13,995, body in pristine condition (minor gravel chips on front.<a href=\"http://members.cox.net/95batmobile/d86f.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">Sinister Six</a> <br /><b><a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/c_o_jones\" target=\"_blank\">Cardomain</a></b><br />--This doesn\'t change the fact that I am ~The Guru~ who still kicks puppies...Comment
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<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by C.O.Jones:
I got an auto, but at the price and condition it was in I couldn't afford to pass it up. (In-lot special)
Bought it last May - 1998 v6, power windows/mirrors, cd/am/fm, t-tops. Had 34k on it for $13,995, body in pristine condition (minor gravel chips on front.<hr></blockquote>
I beat you mine has all that plus leather, no sratches, a 1999 with a little over 28k on it for only $13,500. Another reason I ended up with an auto.Comment
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<blockquote>quote:</font><hr> I got an auto, but at the price and condition it was in I couldn't afford to pass it up. (In-lot special) Bought it last May - 1998 v6, power windows/mirrors, cd/am/fm, t-tops. Had 34k on it for $13,995, body in pristine condition (minor gravel chips on front. <hr></blockquote>
$14,000??? You could of bought an SS or Z28 with that kind of money. [img]graemlins/crybaby.gif[/img]94 Camaro 3.4 A4 <br />T-Tops<br />In the process of an LS1 swap.Comment
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