 Does it take a lot to swap manual for automatic transmission? |
 Sep 3, 2008 - 1:56 AM
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I need a new engine. There is a used 5SFE locally that the guy is also selling the automatic transmission with it. My family would probably prefer auto, I have a daughter learning to drive. Is it a big deal to switch from Manual to Auto? If I have the engine and Auto Transmission would there be a lot else to change? Would the ECU need to be changed along with wiring? Is there extra labor cost in swapping both the Engine/Tranny at the same time as compared to just doing the engine?
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Sep 3, 2008 - 8:14 AM
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QUOTE (FlyingBoat @ Sep 3, 2008 - 6:56 AM)  I need a new engine. There is a used 5SFE locally that the guy is also selling the automatic transmission with it. My family would probably prefer auto, I have a daughter learning to drive. Is it a big deal to switch from Manual to Auto? If I have the engine and Auto Transmission would there be a lot else to change? Would the ECU need to be changed along with wiring? Is there extra labor cost in swapping both the Engine/Tranny at the same time as compared to just doing the engine? If you're converting a car from manual to automatic, you will need the auto tranny, the auto ECU, the shifter assembly and auto shifter cable, an automatic-style brake pedal, you'll have to make sure that your radiator has the connections for the transmission cooler hoses, otherwise you'll need an auto radiator... that's about it I guess, not sure if the axles are the same or not. -Doc -------------------- -Dr Tweak, 6GC's resident engine swap wiring expert extraordinaire Click here to see my swaps drtweak@phoenixtuning.com |
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FlyingBoat Does it take a lot to swap manual for automatic transmission? Sep 3, 2008 - 1:56 AM
D-Man I believe the axles are different. I'm looking... Sep 3, 2008 - 8:40 AM
3SGTE-auto QUOTE (D-Man @ Sep 3, 2008 - 9... Sep 23, 2008 - 5:03 AM DEATH The one manual swap I've been involved directl... Sep 3, 2008 - 8:52 AM D-Man i'll trade you everything manual for everythin... Sep 23, 2008 - 8:02 AM |
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