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auto to manual....thoughts?

Old May 28, 2004 | 10:33 AM
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auto to manual....thoughts?

I'm thinkin about converting my 2000 pearl SE automatic to a manual.....even though I just spent $300 on a new remote starter/alarm a few months ago! Any thoughts? If you agree and think I should...do you know any shops or companies in the Pittburgh area that would do it? I do pretty much all my own work, but that's a little too in-depth for me! Let me know! Thanks.
Old May 28, 2004 | 10:53 AM
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How about save yourself some trouble and sell your Auto and buy a manual. I bet it will be quicker then the swap
Old May 28, 2004 | 11:27 AM
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Ya think? I don't know. It was just a thought. Personally, if I'm gonna spend that much...I might as well add a few more $grand$ to it and buy a supercharger!! But I figured I would hear what some of you guys had to say about it. Thanks.
Old May 28, 2004 | 11:36 AM
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yeah, might be a heafty undertaking to convert from auto to manual. but supercharging an auto... no one will see that comming, hehe
Old May 28, 2004 | 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Drnick5
yeah, might be a heafty undertaking to convert from auto to manual. but supercharging an auto... no one will see that comming, hehe

Exactly.....Stock on the outside.....Beast on the inside!!
Old May 28, 2004 | 01:09 PM
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Exactly.....Stock on the outside.....Beast on the inside!!
do it!!! and give the stats!!
Old May 28, 2004 | 01:40 PM
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dogomatic tranny will not hold up for a long time with a supercharger. I would just sell the car privately and buy a 5spd Max or a 6spd G35.
Old May 28, 2004 | 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by ewilfong
do it!!! and give the stats!!
Haha... ...$4k is a little steep right now for my budget! I need at least another 6 months. I'll definitely post it once it gets put in though!
Old May 28, 2004 | 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackBIRDVQ
dogomatic tranny will not hold up for a long time with a supercharger. I would just sell the car privately and buy a 5spd Max or a 6spd G35.
yeah....thats why I need the 6 months.....gotta get the max ready!!
Old May 28, 2004 | 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackBIRDVQ
dogomatic tranny will not hold up for a long time with a supercharger. I would just sell the car privately and buy a 5spd Max or a 6spd G35.
A 300+ hp max is pretty badass!!

I would love for it to be reality, but it's most likely just a dream!....unfortunately
Old May 28, 2004 | 02:59 PM
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a 400+HP G35 sedan is not really a dream, its a reality, not only can it put down that power to the ground better than our FWD Maximas... but its more refined also.
Old May 28, 2004 | 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackBIRDVQ
dogomatic tranny will not hold up for a long time with a supercharger. I would just sell the car privately and buy a 5spd Max or a 6spd G35.

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Old May 29, 2004 | 05:50 AM
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Originally Posted by BlackBIRDVQ
a 400+HP G35 sedan is not really a dream, its a reality, not only can it put down that power to the ground better than our FWD Maximas... but its more refined also.
oh i know....the problems not the car......its my checking account!!
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