I just printed off 6 pages for the DRLs, thank you sir!

 

This is the box I was referring to by the way, this is the ugliest part of my engine bay.



Anyone know what this is?

 

That doesn't look OEM to me. I don't remember that there.
Looks like it's just zip-tied in.

Do you have an aftermarket alarm? Maybe that's tying it into the hood sensor?

 

ITs zip tied on because the 10 year old plastic on the retaining clips snapped lol, It might just be a Canada thing

 

IDK, I did a wire-tuck, and removed the hood switch... I don't remember anything being there besides just the switch.

 

Ironically enough, that is your DRL module.
Yes, Canada thing.

 

Fracking Canucks!

 

Safety First, eh!

 

Is it necessary if I don't want DRLs? Or will I lose other lights too

 

So, I didn't know having a standard actually puts more horsepower in your engine? Or did they make the standards more powerful than the automatic?

06 at = 280 hp 270 tq
06 mt = 298 hp 260 tq?

 

Yes an no. A manual has less drivetrain loss, so the WHP will be higher on the manual. Those numbers are bhp though, so there must be a difference between engines, i.e. compression ratios.

 

Unfortunately it's not that simple, you will at a minimum lose High beams if you simply disconnect this. I don't know much about converting, as I haven't looked at the wiring for this circuit.

The 05/06 MT is the "REV-UP" Engine, it was only put in the Manuals, and only in 05/06.
The most 'arguable' difference in the engine is different Camshafts.

 

And insatiable thirst for oil

 

IMO, all 3.5 DE engines have a nasty thirst for oil, and seem to enjoy smoking rings prematurely. Not The best engine in that regard.

 

This true is too. Even my DE consumes more oil than I like, though it is over 150k mi, still not much of an excuse though.