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Old 01-31-2009, 01:37 PM
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5AT switch to 6MT
what would I be getting myself into? (03 sedan AT)
 
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Not worth it.
 
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What exactly do you think a conversion is if it doesn't involve swapping out the tranny? Do you imagine some kind of bolt-on mod that changes your auto into a manual? Just wondering.
 
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Originally Posted by Superior+
what would I be getting myself into? (03 sedan AT)


Any way to do a conversion or would I have to drop a new tranny in??
a lot of money and time, might as well just buy another g that is mt, or just do the valve body upgrade on your at
 
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Like people have said, you're better off just trading the car in for a 6MT.
 
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What exactly do you think a conversion is if it doesn't involve swapping out the tranny? Do you imagine some kind of bolt-on mod that changes your auto into a manual? Just wondering.
I worded it wrong sorry. I just wanted to see what I would be up against if I wanted to attempt it. But thanks I guess I will just stay away from the idea for now...
 
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Unless you can do all the labor yourself you're looking at least $8,000. Build your auto and go FI, thats what you can do with just a little more.
 
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Unless you can do all the labor yourself you're looking at least $8,000. Build your auto and go FI, thats what you can do with just a little more.
yeah I didn't know the extent on how costly it would be. Thanks for all the input looks like I might have to just leave her be

Wish it was MT though.
 
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i have a friend who did a swap for his rx-7 all by himself over the course of 2 weeks while in school. you have to have to do a lot of reading and research but it can be done. but then again with a car like a g35 it is much easier to just sell your car and buy a 6mt one and you would probably spend less money than a swap even if you did the work yourself
 
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yeah for the amount of work I would just rather drive it into the ground
 
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The parts are in the forsale section.

Not sure if the sedan is the same cluster but the guy has that too. Labor was quoted as 1500 at a local shop.
 
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The parts are in the forsale section.

Not sure if the sedan is the same cluster but the guy has that too. Labor was quoted as 1500 at a local shop.
can you send me over a link?
 
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https://g35driver.com/forums/drivetr...ion-cd009.html
 
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Don't forget the whole center console is different since MT's have a real handbrake
so you'd have to find a way to convert that too
 
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Not that hard, the cable comes up at the same point in the trans hump.
 
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