I have a friend with close to 2000 cash, and he's thinking about doing a five speed swap on his 96. How much would your average one cost?
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-Vinc

 

Does he have all the parts?

 

No

 

I would think its around 12-15 hours of labor. Another thing it may have a CEL from the auto harness.

I would price all parts out first.

Clutch/flywheel
Clutch master/lines
Clutch pedal/neutral safety switch (and wiring)
Axle's (maybe both or 1)

 

Ok, Thanks for your help

 

Theres a write up in the how to stickies.

 

If your lucky, I got a whole 5speed parts car for 500$, selling wheels, shell, etc for 700$, plus got leather for my car, and made money. doing the swap myself

 

tell your buddy to just get a 5spd max unless he has one that is unbelievably clean/low mileage.

 

+1

 

I paid 200 for everything.

 

If you were to get someone to do it for you like a shop, and you have no parts, how much would it cost?

 

$2K.

 

Seriously man??? this has sooooo much fail written all over it.

1) No shop will do the swap and warranty it
2) Without a warranty, why would u let a shop do the work
3) if your friend cant do the work himself, he shd not attempt the swap as issues are bound to arise later
4) A shop WILL rape u in labor for attempting the swap
5) $2k is another 5spd max
6) the list goes on and on and on.........


Neal, why didnt u lock this nonsense thread?

EDIT:

I thought of some more reasons lol:

7) parts alone is gonna cost more than $2k
8) Is the car even reliable enough to warrant a swap
9) Does your friend have a good trusty mechanic
10) If he doesnt have a good mech, is he willing to let jus anyone work on his


Yo man... just find a 5spd max and sell the AT max