auto or stick
09-25-03, 01:38 PM
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auto or stick
which would be cheaper, buying an auto for 7000 or a stick with a bad motor? and i would put a 5-speed tranny in the auto. so would t be cheaper to rebuild the stick motor or switch to a stick in the auto?
09-25-03, 01:49 PM
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Originally posted by Swolbynos
which would be cheaper, buying an auto for 7000 or a stick with a bad motor? and i would put a 5-speed tranny in the auto. so would t be cheaper to rebuild the stick motor or switch to a stick in the auto?
which would be cheaper, buying an auto for 7000 or a stick with a bad motor? and i would put a 5-speed tranny in the auto. so would t be cheaper to rebuild the stick motor or switch to a stick in the auto?
09-25-03, 02:03 PM
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Originally posted by Swolbynos
which would be cheaper, buying an auto for 7000 or a stick with a bad motor? and i would put a 5-speed tranny in the auto. so would t be cheaper to rebuild the stick motor or switch to a stick in the auto?
which would be cheaper, buying an auto for 7000 or a stick with a bad motor? and i would put a 5-speed tranny in the auto. so would t be cheaper to rebuild the stick motor or switch to a stick in the auto?
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09-25-03, 02:35 PM
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i was wondering which would be cheaper not whether i should bother getting one if i cant afford the best.
the cheapest running 5 speed is 15000 versus 7000-8000 for an auto, now a broken 5 speed is usually the same as an auto, so i could rebuild that or convert the auot to stick. are there any actual engine differences between the auto and 5 speed? the auto is 7000rpm redline is that only due to the tranny or what?
the cheapest running 5 speed is 15000 versus 7000-8000 for an auto, now a broken 5 speed is usually the same as an auto, so i could rebuild that or convert the auot to stick. are there any actual engine differences between the auto and 5 speed? the auto is 7000rpm redline is that only due to the tranny or what?
09-25-03, 02:49 PM
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Search for how much an auto to manual conversion costs and the perils of doing it. From what I hear it is not worth the hassle and do some more research on this car in general. That question raises issues of a whether you will be able to afford the new engine as a result of the premature strain an automatic puts on the engine. (from what I hear)
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09-25-03, 03:01 PM
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It cost me alittle over 2,000 in parts and 1000 in labor to convert my auto to manual. I used all used parts except clutch,flywheel,and shifter. there's alot of info on what you need to do it,but that's what it cost me.
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cheapest running stick should be more like $11000-12000, $15k is pretty high for a 93 unless it's in prestine condition or has a lot of modified stuff.
You're better off buying a stick in running condition or gettting one that needs a new engine.
Unless you know how to do all the work yourself, you should always buy something that runs. Having a new engine, turbo installed can cost over $7k!
You're better off buying a stick in running condition or gettting one that needs a new engine.
Unless you know how to do all the work yourself, you should always buy something that runs. Having a new engine, turbo installed can cost over $7k!
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what happens when you do the swap and a month later you blow the engine??? $7000 is good for a REAL clean auto...what type of reliabilty mods have been done to either, if any??? i'd say if you find an auto with a real strong engine and all the reliability mods done for 7k buy it, drop a turbo 350 trans. with a shift kit and laugh at the 5-speed guys as your passing them....
09-26-03, 01:59 PM
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Louis m thats what people said about my first gen and i did it. besides if i wanted to i could do it as a class project for myself at my vo-tech, meaning i have a year and all resources needed to rebuild a motor.
for the most part they are stock
give me they extra few grand and i will gladly buy a running five speed
ehh anyways ive pretty much decided to get a 5 speed w/ a bad motor.
thx for the help in swaying my decision
for the most part they are stock
give me they extra few grand and i will gladly buy a running five speed
ehh anyways ive pretty much decided to get a 5 speed w/ a bad motor.
thx for the help in swaying my decision
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Originally posted by TeamChin
i'd say if you find an auto with a real strong engine and all the reliability mods done for 7k buy it, drop a turbo 350 trans. with a shift kit and laugh at the 5-speed guys as your passing them....
i'd say if you find an auto with a real strong engine and all the reliability mods done for 7k buy it, drop a turbo 350 trans. with a shift kit and laugh at the 5-speed guys as your passing them....
I've never seen anyone that has been able to mate a 13brew to a domestic auto tranny (other than an all out drag machine costing $$$)
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