A4 to manual
Drifting
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From: Palos Park IL
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08
Originally Posted by mgora1
Anyone here have their A4 converted to a manual? What would thi stake and estimate of cost???? Thanks
Good luck,
Collin
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From: GA
I've done the swap and, geographically, we're very close to each other - feel free to check it out. Several others on the forum have as well. 95% is a very basic job with 5% nagging details.
I agree with what's been said above. Contact Gene at karshop. If you're not going to do the work yourself, finding a shop to do the swap can be a chore. Most can handle installing the basic parts, but getting them to tend to all the details of the wiring, pedal assembly, PCM programming etc. is another matter. You may be best served to just pay for a clutch/rear install and, if they can get it running, do the rest on your own. If you don't want to touch *any* of it, be prepared to shell out some dough.
I learned many lessons along the way.
I agree with what's been said above. Contact Gene at karshop. If you're not going to do the work yourself, finding a shop to do the swap can be a chore. Most can handle installing the basic parts, but getting them to tend to all the details of the wiring, pedal assembly, PCM programming etc. is another matter. You may be best served to just pay for a clutch/rear install and, if they can get it running, do the rest on your own. If you don't want to touch *any* of it, be prepared to shell out some dough.
I learned many lessons along the way.
Melting Slicks
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From: Freehold, NJ
Originally Posted by mfrnka
...Most can handle installing the basic parts, but getting them to tend to all the details of the wiring, pedal assembly, PCM programming etc. is another matter.
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From: GA
Originally Posted by Eric Fischer
Just curious, how did you go about resolving the PCM programming issue?
I have LS1 Edit and a '98. I was able to load a stock '98 M6 program straight into the PCM. The main connectors, C1 and C2, on the PCM were missing some wires which didn't apply to automatics. I had to scrounge a few from the old A4 harness, but it worked out well. You NEED a set of shop manuals if you're going to do this. There have been minor changes over the C5 production run. Some helpful forum members tried to assist, but they're descriptions for other year cars didn't match what I was seeing.
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From: GA
Originally Posted by CAPN17
Get in touch with Gene "karshop" he has the complete kit to do the swap from time to time.
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From: GA
Originally Posted by mgora1
Thanks for the Replies.
I will have to hook up with you Mfranka. I was trying to get over there the other night when when you were working on Doug's car but it didn't work out.
I will have to hook up with you Mfranka. I was trying to get over there the other night when when you were working on Doug's car but it didn't work out.
