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General => General Technical => Topic started by: Mikey22 on September 03, 2011, 09:04:05 PM

Title: Auto/Manual Conversion
Post by: Mikey22 on September 03, 2011, 09:04:05 PM
Hey Everyone,
 
I need some advice, im looking to turn my gen 3 automatic into a manual.
 
How difficult is this really going to be?
 
What sort of parts am i going to need etc?
 
Is it just a waste of time?
 
Thanks for all you help
 
Mike
Title: Auto/Manual Conversion
Post by: Lacey on September 03, 2011, 11:51:36 PM
Off the top of my head.... Gearbox, clutch, clutch cylinders, pedal box, possibly a different flywheel, and possibly a different driveshaft?
Title: Auto/Manual Conversion
Post by: RotRex on September 04, 2011, 09:17:31 AM
+ diff, ecu. It is easier to just buy a manual. They are not selling for much and there will be someone in the market for an auto.
Title: Auto/Manual Conversion
Post by: TRIND-FD on September 04, 2011, 11:40:13 AM
It\'s not that bad to do, add a starter, hard clutch slave line that runs across the bulkhead for the slave, bit of wiring, clocks. Though you can use the auto clocks, you can just change the flange on the diff to a manual one so you can fit the manual prop. Clutch. , pilot bearing.  If your mechanical minded you can do it in a weekend without breaking a sweat.
Loads of write ups on Rx7 club.
Title: Auto/Manual Conversion
Post by: m1tch on September 04, 2011, 01:57:00 PM
Contact Grinder, he needs an autobox!
Title: Auto/Manual Conversion
Post by: davehg on September 04, 2011, 03:12:26 PM
i have an old auto box lying around needing a good home...
Title: Auto/Manual Conversion
Post by: m1tch on September 04, 2011, 03:16:36 PM
Quote from: davehg;786377i have an old auto box lying around needing a good home...

Ah, this is for an FD lol *fails at checking*
Title: Auto/Manual Conversion
Post by: Lacey on September 04, 2011, 03:55:47 PM
Quote from: m1tch;786378Ah, this is for an FD lol *fails at checking*

I was going to say.... :p lol
Title: Auto/Manual Conversion
Post by: Mikey22 on September 04, 2011, 05:52:03 PM
Thanks for all your help everyone.
 
I was ok with the auto gearbox at first but the more i drive it the more im starting to hate it lol. Its just not know when its going to change gear and its very jerky.
 
Im not even sure if its just clutch needs adjusting. Dont think theres many Autos out there so i could have a word with someone who owns one.
 
I mainly settled with the auto cos it was a lot cheaper than a manual and i was panning to live with it for a year or two lol