CHOSICH

Can anybody give me information about convertion the my 4spd p5 automatic to a manual? I am seriously up for doing it if I can just get some info on what I would need or some feedback from some one who has done it.
Thanks

Z me Pro

trade it in for a 5spd

pro00

LOL.....

I think that there was a thread that discussed that excat thing, but basically, it will cost you a good amount of money and a whole bunch of your time, just saying it simple and basic.

I don't know excatly what is in it, but from what I read, you will have to take your engine out

Installshield

You will basically need an entire 5 speed 2.0L donor car...You need the center console pieces, shifter housings, shifter, shift linkage, 5 speed gearbox, possibly drive-shafts from the 5 speed car (can't remember), clutch, flywheel, clutch pedal, all hydraulics and brackets associated with the clutch, the smaller brake pedal to allow room for the three pedals, sensors associated with the manual gearbox, and the entire 5 speed cars ECU I think (I am not sure about that part, I can't remember if the auto's ecu is different and will not work properly with a manual gearbox) To truely complete it you would also have to get the 5 speeds gauge cluster that lacks the PRND lights...

Honestly just trade it in for a 5 speed...

carguycw

Hey Installshield... you forgot the #1, #3 and #4 motor mounts.

This swap is NOT economically sensible unless you have access to a complete donor vehicle. You will need bunches of little miscellaneous parts, and the cost and hassle of obtaining all-new parts will sink the project. And don't even THINK about giving this project to a dealer!

Installshield

Damn, I did...

And listen to what chris said, if you take it to a dealer to obtain the parts and do the install I would be willing to be it would bet more than what you paid for the car...