aw89maxSE

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I would search for the information that I need but since the search is down I might as well ask the question that's been asked a million times so please don't flame me, I just need some strait up information. I have this information so far but I just want to make sure that I have everything.........

"A manual swap is kind of a better idea if your auto tranny is dying. I wish I had done it in the first place because 2yrs ago I paid about $2.8k to have my auto tranny rebuilt! If you are going to buy the parts and pay a shop to do the swap, make sure you take it to a good shop. Also, budget about $2k if you are going to pay a shop, because it will probably cost between $500-$1k labor. The MOST important thing is finding a good junk yard to get the parts from! I got lucky and paid $650 for about an 80k mile tranny and 99% of the parts necessary for the conversion. -Shawdow1198"


I think I might try the manual tranny swap when my auto trany is dead cuz that time is aprroaching rapidly and also when I have the money figured out. Will someone list everything that I will need, how much each item is and anything else I need to know cuz my dad will be the one paying for it and I am gonna need the strait facts to let him in on it. Also the places and products with the cheapest prices so I can try to keep it around $1k as well like "Shadow1198" did. Thanks!

dmontzsta

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I just went through the swap.

If you are going to have it done, make sure you contact a shop that has done it, or knows what they are doing, or else your swap will consist of bubble gum and rubberbands. If you want it, I suggest having $2500 ready, that is about what it cost me, plus rentals. Then afterwards, be ready to start working out all the small bugs, I am just finishing up getting them all out of my car, it is now starting to feel real.

Jeff92se

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You are doing a write up for us right Donald??

dmontzsta

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Yes,



I have alot of money in my account

Damn, I need a new flywheel?

Ok, I got one and it will be down to you tommorrow.

Shiet, what do you mean the donor has no abs?

Ok, great you are going to wire it up for abs.thanks!

Ok, it is ready, I will be there in one hour.

*Drives car 85mph in a 35, comes back*

Thanks, my account is empty

*Calls shop*
**$#@!#*( this thing is leaking all over my driveway.

Take it back for new seals.

All done!

If anyone needs anymore info, I will be more than happy to let you know.

-MaxPayne-

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How many 3rd geners have actually done the swap themselves? I know a lot of the 4th geners that get the swap don't have too much difficulty doing it on their own. I don't see why it wouldn't be worth it trying to do it urself. Hell, if I had an extra grand sitting around I still wouldn't feel right paying someone to do something that i COULD do myself.

-payne-

dmontzsta

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You better have plenty of air tools, transmission jack, a WIDE variety of tools, place to park your car while it is done, you will need to get it higher than just ramps. Give yourself pleny of time and be prepared to run back and forth getting parts (if you want it to be like stock).

aw89maxSE

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Will you list all the parts that we would need and how much they will cost?

dmontzsta

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No

aw89maxSE

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Aight then, Thanks anyway...

D-sta

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Thats a bit much to ask I think and a lot of work for Donald.