Auto to Manual Swap - Specific Questions

[TSG59_Steve]

I've read the tech article and I've read numerous threads. Some of them aren't very clear though and some contradict each other.

I just wanted to make absolute sure before I started buying and selling parts.

I've got a 97 Auto converting to Std.

From what I've read the rear diff is different from the std?

So I'm going to need a 97+ manual trans and 97+ manual Tcase and 97+ rear diff?

I've already got everything else. And I've got to look into the LSD, not sure if the car has it or not.

 

[jrohner]

The rear diff doesn't have to be 97+; all 5spd dsm's had the same rear diff gear ratio. You can just get the gears from a manual car and put them in your diff. The transmission and transfercase: 97 up tranny needs the matching 97 up transfercase because the front diff & t-case gear ratios are slightly different than 96 and under; You can use the 95-96 transmission with a 96 and down transfercase (including 1g) -- this is a good option because a transfercase will be easier to find and cheaper. I have a 94 transfercase in my car. As long as you get a 23-spline transfercase from a manual car 96 and older you'll be good to go with the 95-96 tranny.

 

[TSG59_Steve]

The rear diff doesn't have to be 97+; all 5spd dsm's had the same rear diff gear ratio. You can just get the gears from a manual car and put them in your diff. The transmission and transfercase: 97 up tranny needs the matching 97 up transfercase because the front diff & t-case gear ratios are slightly different than 96 and under; You can use the 95-96 transmission with a 96 and down transfercase (including 1g) -- this is a good option because a transfercase will be easier to find and cheaper. I have a 94 transfercase in my car. As long as you get a 23-spline transfercase from a manual car 96 and older you'll be good to go with the 95-96 tranny.

Thanks for the info! Sorry it took so long to respond, didn't notice anyone replied to my thread. I really appreciate it.