djmikenova

i wanted your guys opinion i found a great deal on a 2003 max automatic midnight blue with leather interior but i want it 6 speed is that a costly swap is there any write ups iv looked around but didnt find much im only paying 3300. for the car let me know wat you guys think

zero2sixtyZ

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You're better off saving and finding one in 6speed. Calc cost of transmission and labor alone will put your total over 5-6k, not calculating anything else.

Scottwax

iTrader: (8)

I agree, if you really want a 6 speed, hold off until you find one. I wish I had. No problems with the automatic but the gear spacing isn't very performance oriented. 3rd gear is really long.

almostblue

too bad you can't get a TCI or other TCU unit, to control the lockup, or get something like a FWD version of the Toyota AA80E in the Lexus ISF 0.1 second shifts, lockup in 2-8, etc.
or a dual clutch from an evo or getting a company like this one to make it into a 6 speed:
http://www.tciauto.com/products/6x/
.. a few tweaks in the slushbox would be amazing

Rydicule

Personally, I say get the automatic. Otherwise, hold out for the 6 speed, but make sure to always keep a case of oil in the trunk