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swap an auto to a 6MT?? how hard? how much $$?

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Old Jun 15, 2007 | 02:02 AM
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swap an auto to a 6MT?? how hard? how much $$?

i was wondering how much work would it take to change a 5AT into a 6MT..how much would this conversion cost and what shop does this?? ..i would not mind making my 5AT into a 6MT tranny..
 
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Old Jun 15, 2007 | 02:10 AM
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ive heard its best to just trade in the car for a 6mt.

on another note, i think i saw a thread about someone that did it on hjere recently, with pics..... search - not sure where i saw it
 
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Old Jun 15, 2007 | 02:21 AM
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~$8-9k according to GTM, one of the few companies who has actually done it.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2007 | 04:34 AM
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Here ya go, read through the links posted.
https://g35driver.com/forums/forced-induction/162072-my-car-s-5at-6mt-conversion.html
 
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Old Jun 15, 2007 | 09:33 AM
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not worth it IMO better off trading the car in.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2007 | 09:38 AM
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isnt the 6mt a problematic transmission? why would you want to switch to have problems with the car??
 
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Old Jun 15, 2007 | 10:09 AM
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Unless you have mucho $ spent on aftermarket goodies, its more economical to just buy a 6MT. Why not trade in your AUTO for the new G37!
 
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