A4 to MN6 or MN12 conversion

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Aug 16, 2005 | 04:53 PM

#21

REDEVIL

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From: Huntington Beach CA

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Originally Posted by Tlkschep

After thinking about it, go for it. This came to me after being glared at for even looking at a drag package. Because you have one foot in the door of not being able to get away with that stuff later.

Anything you have left in the bank will get spent when you are ready to say ( I Do. )

So spend it all now!!!!!! Now I must hide

Thanks, I think that's the best advice I've heard yet.

Now about that H/C package............

Aug 16, 2005 | 11:02 PM

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Vette_Fan

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From: Hayward (Bay Area) CA

I'd like to do A4 to Mn12/Mn6. But if its gonna cost anything over 3000 (which it will in total costs), I'd rather sell the car and buy a 6 spd Vette with low miles...

(specially considering a member spent $6100

What do you guys think?

Aug 17, 2005 | 12:30 AM

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REDEVIL

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From: Huntington Beach CA

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Originally Posted by Vette_Fan

I'd like to do A4 to Mn12/Mn6. But if its gonna cost anything over 3000 (which it will in total costs), I'd rather sell the car and buy a 6 spd Vette with low miles...

(specially considering a member spent $6100

What do you guys think?

For me, I'd rather keep my car, and swap the transmission. I've had my car for 3 years and I know exactly where it's been and I have it exactly where I want it, except for the tranny. So, for me it would not make sense to sell it and buy a new car....cuz, it will cost way more than $6000 to get into another car. Although, for most people, you are correct, it would probably make more sense to buy another vette.

Also, the $6100 included a new rear end as well.

Aug 17, 2005 | 12:56 PM

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DJMRTS

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From: Bonita CA

I'd rather keep my car as well! My vert is 100% Dynamat extreme throughout! I do not wish to do that again ever, Its takes alot of time, patients, and cut fingers. I like the way my vette is now but I wish to go MN12 for a more sportier driving experience. I do also plan to do a forged LS2 motor with twin turbo as time goes on.

Aug 27, 2005 | 06:44 PM

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AEVetteman

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St. Jude Donor '06

Conversion

I love my 03 50th anniversary coupe. I have done much work to the car, like Z06 cam, cold air intake, and corsa exhaust, and new programming to the pcm.
I would love to change this car from an A4 to an M6. Even 6K seems pretty cost effective for an installed price.
Let me know what your costs become if you do this install. I still am kicking myself since delivery for buying a vette as an A4. Yet in defense of the A4, it works very well with this car.

Aug 28, 2005 | 11:44 AM

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DJMRTS

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Originally Posted by REDEVIL

I spoke with Andy again this morning, and he's still trying to get ahold of Gene at Karshop to see if he has any tranny kits available. I told him you were interested as well, so that makes 3 of us so far.

Let me know, I'm ready for this! Thanks

Aug 29, 2005 | 09:35 AM

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brrymnvette

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From: ST LOUIS MO

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Originally Posted by Vette_Fan

I'd like to do A4 to Mn12/Mn6. But if its gonna cost anything over 3000 (which it will in total costs), I'd rather sell the car and buy a 6 spd Vette with low miles...

(specially considering a member spent $6100

What do you guys think?

I did mine for maybe $1500. Turn a wrench you'll save a ton of $$$

Andy

Aug 31, 2005 | 09:43 AM

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AEVetteman

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St. Jude Donor '06

I am going ahead with my conversion

I cannot turn that kind of wrench to save myself money. My mechanic has quoted me $5,700 installed with the new pcm software. I am nervous about this much of a change to my vette, but the desire to have a manual has overcome me. And I know I will keep this vette for some time.