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Old Aug 27, 2012 | 07:16 PM
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has anyone done this? kinda bored with the auto and its shot anyway. kind of want a 6 speed but i dont know how expensive it will be
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You'd better feel stronger than "kinda wanta manual" before you undertake this swap. Personally, I'd fix the transmission and trade for a manual if that's what I wanted. Or trade it with a bad automatic and take a lesser amount for it.
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did this in one of my previous track-only cars. was kind of a bear to do. its been done, but i doubt you'd find any step for step write ups. you'll have to have a strong idea as to what you're doing.
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did this in one of my previous track-only cars. was kind of a bear to do. its been done, but i doubt you'd find any step for step write ups. you'll have to have a strong idea as to what you're doing.
Ballpark of what it cost you?
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Old Aug 29, 2012 | 02:15 PM
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I'm sure you've heard this before, but it would be cheaper, and more pain free to just sell your car and purchase a 6 speed if that is what you really want.
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