2g awd auto to manual swap

[TalonRacing07]

has anybody swapped a 2g auto to manual, looked on faq and dsmtalk, no luck, just wanted to know if anybody has done it, or seen a websire on it, for awd 2g. thanks guys for your help and time

 

[RuBiCaNT5X]

I'm curious too. Not sure if the VCD needs to be replaced or the rear differential either. I've heard as much as the above and the rear axle but I wasn't sure. If anyone knows, by all means post!

 

[TalonRacing07]

come on guys, i need some answers

 

[Z0rr0]

contact [email protected]
i know for a fact he did it.. i ride in it
i said it wasnt that hard

 

[talon19_99]

Hey guys i did that about 2 years ago it is not so hard but you have to
have all the right parts!!!
If you want some info you can email me and i will send the infomation for you..
My email is [email protected]

By the way i didn't change the VCD and not even the rear axle,
I did 1.4 on the 60' foot...

 

[TalonRacing07]

thxz guys i emailed both of you guys. every little thing will help make this alot better

 

[jake98gst.at]

talon1999, how much did it cost total? did you do it yourself or professionally? did you have to get some of the parts used? thanks, Jake

 

[Slappster]

AT -> MT Parts List for 2g AWD

Transmission
Transfer Case
Rear end (pumpkin, diff, whatever)
Top trans mount "shoe" (cast aluminum piece)
Rear trans bracket
Flywheel (be sure that you get AWD flywheel for AWD car; there IS a difference)
Flywheel bolts
Clutch (your choice)
Pressure plate bolts
Engine/trans separator plate
Clutch Slave Cylinder
Clutch Slave Cylinder Bolts
Clutch Line (braided stainless piece from RRE)
Clutch Master Cylinder
Clutch Master Cylinder Resevoir Cup
Clutch Pedal Assembly
Brake Pedal Assembly
Shifter Cables
Shifter Assembly
Dave Symborski Shift Kit (from Machv.com)
Shift Boot
Shift Knob
Front Axles
Section of backup light harness from MT donor car
MT Starter
MT Speedometer Sensor

Not shown in the photos, but you can completely remove the transmission computer
from the car. It was left in originally in my car in case it was needed for something,
but it was removed shortly after.

Also not shown in the photos. There is a "ring" in the end of the transmission end of
the crank. That's where the torque converter's pilot bearing snugs into. This ring must
be removed in order for the flywheel to bolt up to the crank. You have to remove it be
any means necessary, and this may include a hammer and screwdriver, pliers, dynamite,
whatever.

You will also need to either figure out which wires are for the clutch pedal
inhibitor switch in the AT harness that plugs into the AT Park/Neutral switch
(big fat plug on top of tranny) or take the switch off the AT, and "put it in
park" and leave it plugged into the harness in order to start the car as
there's no plug near the clutch pedal to plug in the MT's inhibitor switch.

PS. Cruise Control will no longer work unless you figure out the wiring...also
part of that inhibitor switch. I didn't bother as I removed my cruise control.

 

[RuBiCaNT5X]

Originally posted by Slappster

Wow, nice work. I was semi-interested until I got some costs from other people on the total. From what they have said, I am thinking around 4 - 5K depending on how much labor is involved.

 

[GSXtacy98]

I did it last summer..

Swapped in a 95 GSX M/T tranny into my 98 GSX A/T .. had it done professionally by a shop in eastern PA. With shipping the tranny, axels, ECU reprogramming fidanza flywheel and centreforce clutch and all the other crap i think the total came out to like 4,500.. I love my car but it was probably more cost efficient to sell it and buy a M/T. Oh well small price to pay for stick

 

[honduraneclipse]

gsxtacy dude you got a new one ripped 4500 my friend did his conversion when his automatic tranny went only 1900$ with parts installed......

 

[honduraneclipse]

if you can find all the parts this place around boston mass would install it for between 600$-$ 1000 pm for more details trust me it would be worth the trip up to boston these guys are good.....

 

[GSXtacy98]

Originally posted by honduraneclipse
gsxtacy dude you got a new one ripped 4500 my friend did his conversion when his automatic tranny went only 1900$ with parts installed......

Nah, you gotta figure my 4500 was the total with a new clutch, fid flywheel (8 lbs) and the tranny shipped and rebuilt... Honestly I'd consider it a deal

 

[chris26969]

4,500 dollars to get a stick..wow . Really better off selling the car , i would never spend that much money ever just to get another Tranny. If i was these people id buy the best turbo and go from there , speed would be better too.

 

[RuBiCaNT5X]

Originally posted by chris26969
4,500 dollars to get a stick..wow . Really better off selling the car , i would never spend that much money ever just to get another Tranny. If i was these people id buy the best turbo and go from there , speed would be better too.

Agreed, with 4500 I can get a nice '92 1G for the same amount with less than 100K miles on it. But I can understand about passion for your car.