Automatic to 5 Speed Conversion Info
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Automatic to 5 Speed Conversion Info
I started a section on my website about the auto to 5 speed conversion - http://jrx7.rx7life.com/auto5speedswap.htm . It's a work in progress so it will be updated from time to time as I get info from other people's experiences with the swap. If you would like to add to it please let me know. There is also a new mailing list for auto FD owners. It's a Yahoo group, ATFD@yahoogroups.com .
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Originally posted by dclin
Awesome! Mines going in under the knife in 2-3 weeks - whoppee! BTW - the pic where it sums up George's dedication: I get a page fault, hehe.
Awesome! Mines going in under the knife in 2-3 weeks - whoppee! BTW - the pic where it sums up George's dedication: I get a page fault, hehe.
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I think MZM in Austin, but not sure - I will have to recheck on their pricing. Thats why I was asking on just having George do the wiring, since everything else pretty much bolts up and any decent shop can handle that part.
Meanwhiles, if I go with a stock flywheel, is the counter weight 'built in' already (meaning I don't have to buy another counter weight). I've heard conflicting stories.
I'm under the understanding that if I go with a light weight flywheel, I can reuse the auto counter weight correct?
Ltr!
Meanwhiles, if I go with a stock flywheel, is the counter weight 'built in' already (meaning I don't have to buy another counter weight). I've heard conflicting stories.
I'm under the understanding that if I go with a light weight flywheel, I can reuse the auto counter weight correct?
Ltr!
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Oh, you forgot the companion flange on the diff. The holes on the auto diff companion flange is slightly differnt then the manual flange, so the manual drive shaft cannot bolt up. Maybe widen it abit like I heard somewhere? Maybe just better to get the correct flange.
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I know how some people feel about Protech in Austin, but I think that one of the owners converted a Manual tranny to an Auto tranny for his sister.
I know that this is a great travesty and goes against everything that is good and holy in the world, but nonetheless you might want to give them a call about what exactly would need to be done.
but I'm sure that MZM will also know what is involved.
I know that this is a great travesty and goes against everything that is good and holy in the world, but nonetheless you might want to give them a call about what exactly would need to be done.
but I'm sure that MZM will also know what is involved.
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Originally posted by dclin
Oh, you forgot the companion flange on the diff. The holes on the auto diff companion flange is slightly differnt then the manual flange, so the manual drive shaft cannot bolt up. Maybe widen it abit like I heard somewhere? Maybe just better to get the correct flange.
Daniel
Oh, you forgot the companion flange on the diff. The holes on the auto diff companion flange is slightly differnt then the manual flange, so the manual drive shaft cannot bolt up. Maybe widen it abit like I heard somewhere? Maybe just better to get the correct flange.
Daniel
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Originally posted by crnchyfrog
I know how some people feel about Protech in Austin, but I think that one of the owners converted a Manual tranny to an Auto tranny for his sister.
I know that this is a great travesty and goes against everything that is good and holy in the world, but nonetheless you might want to give them a call about what exactly would need to be done.
but I'm sure that MZM will also know what is involved.
I know how some people feel about Protech in Austin, but I think that one of the owners converted a Manual tranny to an Auto tranny for his sister.
I know that this is a great travesty and goes against everything that is good and holy in the world, but nonetheless you might want to give them a call about what exactly would need to be done.
but I'm sure that MZM will also know what is involved.
TIA!
Daniel
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Originally posted by weaklink
I think I remember Goblin saying to stay away from Protech. I think he had his swap at MZM, but I could be mistaken. Apologies all if so.
I think I remember Goblin saying to stay away from Protech. I think he had his swap at MZM, but I could be mistaken. Apologies all if so.
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Re: Automatic to 5 Speed Conversion Info
Originally posted by jr
I started a section on my website about the auto to 5 speed conversion - http://jrx7.rx7life.com/auto5speedswap.htm . It's a work in progress so it will be updated from time to time as I get info from other people's experiences with the swap. If you would like to add to it please let me know. There is also a new mailing list for auto FD owners. It's a Yahoo group, ATFD@yahoogroups.com .
I started a section on my website about the auto to 5 speed conversion - http://jrx7.rx7life.com/auto5speedswap.htm . It's a work in progress so it will be updated from time to time as I get info from other people's experiences with the swap. If you would like to add to it please let me know. There is also a new mailing list for auto FD owners. It's a Yahoo group, ATFD@yahoogroups.com .
Either that or I'll just build out the auto tranny
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Originally posted by tookwik
Does the factory ecu have to be replaced when doing this mod? and since i have a pfs computer would that have to be reprogrammed?
Does the factory ecu have to be replaced when doing this mod? and since i have a pfs computer would that have to be reprogrammed?
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The factory ECU needs to be replaced, but obviously if you have a stand alone like the PFC then you have nothing to worry about. The PFS PMC piggybacks the stock ECU and should not have to be reprogrammed but you might want to verify that with a little dyno time.
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This is where I got my basic info on the swap.
http://www.jrx7.com/auto5speedswap.htm
This one has some good info also.
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...nsmission+swap
Its pretty straight forward once you get into it. If it isn't in those posts it can be found by using the search function up top.
http://www.jrx7.com/auto5speedswap.htm
This one has some good info also.
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...nsmission+swap
Its pretty straight forward once you get into it. If it isn't in those posts it can be found by using the search function up top.
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