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11-21-2004, 10:35 PM

craigm1841

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Auto to Manual Conversion... $$$??? post your experience...

So i was wondering if it is possible to make my 99 SEL an 5 Speed, and how much a project like that costs... what i need and what is involved... is this possible, and if so, has anyone done it???

11-21-2004, 11:56 PM

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dude read teh stickes it has been done before.and this gets posted like every week. search around before you post

11-22-2004, 12:11 AM

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Here is most of the stuff you need to know.
http://www.fastmaxima.com/5spd_conversion.htm

11-22-2004, 03:10 AM

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hmmm.... i wonder if i can make it a 1-2 day project. i hate being car-less

11-22-2004, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by craigm1841

hmmm.... i wonder if i can make it a 1-2 day project. i hate being car-less

It takes about 16-20 hours to do, so it can be done in a weekend if you have all the parts ready to install.

You can do the clutch pedal and master cylinder install one weekend, which will save 3-4 hours when you do the transmission swap the next weekend.