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liavb21 08-04-03 10:49 PM

changing automatic to manual, have some ??
 
I have 2 fd's. I got into an accident w/ 1 and I want to take the engine & trany out and put it in the other one, but the other is an automatic, is this possible to do?

rxtasy3 08-05-03 11:29 AM

Yes it is, just swap everything related to the manual, clutch master cylinder, pedals, etc.

SPiN Racing 08-05-03 04:19 PM

Yes BUT....
 
You can do it, however you will need to take a close look at the Tranny TUnnel. They are different in the mounting bosses area where the tranny mount attaches to the car.
The Manual has a fairly symmetrical mounting arrangement, with two bosses similar in mounting and size that the Manual tranny mount attaches to.
The Automatic has the bosses not only in a different location, but they are two different sizes, therefore.. you will need to fabricate a tranny mount.
There MAY be someone who makes one, but I do not know of them, the vast resources out here in the forum may know of someone who does.
Also on I believe the Late 2nd gens.. the Drive shaft is different between the Auto and manual. BUT DONT QUOTE ME.. it is simple to check. Just pull it and look.
I have a 88GXL that was a auto that I put a manual in, and the driveshaft worked fine from the manual.

Notes... It is a pain to do the pedal assy.. you will have scraped nuckles.. also the mount for the tranny is a pain... And WORST OF ALL..... the Auto has a 3:90 rear in it... and the car is gonna be SLOW... but will get better mileage.

SPIN

MARTIN 08-08-03 04:04 PM

dude that rear end is good. On mine It had a slower pick up but a mean top end. plus it gave enought time for my turbo to spool.

liavb21 08-13-03 12:07 PM

And WORST OF ALL..... the Auto has a 3:90 rear

isn't it possible to change it though?

liavb21 08-13-03 12:11 PM

SPiN Racing - are you talking about 2nd or 3rd gen rx7's?

Zyon13B 08-14-03 10:00 AM

Spin, there's no need to "mount" the tranny of an FD. Both bellhousings bolt right to the motor.

SPiN Racing 08-14-03 11:30 AM

my bad was referring to FC :eek:


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