New Gen 2 Owner - Tranny Swap
#1
New Gen 2 Owner - Tranny Swap
I've tried to look through this forum and other's on the net, but haven't been able to find more information than "yes, i swapped my AT to an MT".
What I'm wondering is -
(1) Is it worth swapping in an MT - or is there a better engine that is easily swapped in that's usually mated to a manual?
(2) Where to get a compatible manual transmission from (what vehicle / trim line?)
(3) Does the pedal, m & s cylinder's all just bolt in? are the locations there for a GXE?
If someone posted a parts list ect..., I'd appreciate a link to it.
What I'm wondering is -
(1) Is it worth swapping in an MT - or is there a better engine that is easily swapped in that's usually mated to a manual?
(2) Where to get a compatible manual transmission from (what vehicle / trim line?)
(3) Does the pedal, m & s cylinder's all just bolt in? are the locations there for a GXE?
If someone posted a parts list ect..., I'd appreciate a link to it.
#2
ive heard that converting to a MT is alot easier to put in than the AT, but converting everything else (adding the pedal, making the hold for the shifter) makes it a hard job.
Ill look around some other forums and see if i can find anyone who has done this.
Ill look around some other forums and see if i can find anyone who has done this.
#3
The conversion isn't too bad at all. The difficult part is changing the pedals and installing them because you have to cut out a hole for the master clutch cylinder (but there is scribed or something like that, so you don't have to guess exactly where). Clutch lines can be a wee-bit of a pain. I prefer the 5-speed, so of course I'm gonna tell you the 5-speed is worth it. As far as ones to use:
85-88 SE's,
89-91 SE's
95-01 SE's and GXE's, non-lsd. Must swap bellhousing.
S
85-88 SE's,
89-91 SE's
95-01 SE's and GXE's, non-lsd. Must swap bellhousing.
S
#6
Originally Posted by maximase86
The conversion isn't too bad at all. The difficult part is changing the pedals and installing them because you have to cut out a hole for the master clutch cylinder (but there is scribed or something like that, so you don't have to guess exactly where). Clutch lines can be a wee-bit of a pain. I prefer the 5-speed, so of course I'm gonna tell you the 5-speed is worth it. As far as ones to use.S
But, I do have to say, I feel it was well worth the swap. I don't remember exactly how much it was but it was less than $500.00. That includes parts from the junkyard and from the dealer.
#8
Mine went all wrong..well everything was nicelly fitten..to bad I took time to put the tranny in and the warranty ended. I ended getting a bad tranny and now mycar sits at a shop..waiting for a second or third gen tranny. I got to drive my car when it was manual and I can tell you it is dammmed worth it. So many cars I beat whemn its manual. When I was auto..hmm it seemed to be a bit slower. You can peel ot nicely :P Just make sure to get a stage 1 perf clutch, they cost almost the same as stock clutches. MAKE SURE your transmission works!! This will save you lots of pain. Also You might need the manual; car's kat..i noticed some second gends have a weird shaped kat. I had tot ake mien out complletely. I think sarin did not have to take it out when he helped with a swap like that.
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