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bigsteveturbo 09-23-08 10:44 AM

auto to manual conversion question
 
Im picking up a 93 FD TT and its an auto but i would like to convert it to manual , the car is coming with the manual pedal assembly and tranny, i was wondering if there was anything special i would have to do the swap.please i would like any information anyone would like to share....

bassrotor 09-24-08 09:19 PM

do some search on the 3er gen side, but you have to swap counterweight

bigsteveturbo 09-24-08 09:31 PM

thanks

CKD 09-28-08 12:29 PM

How much does it normally cost to make a switch like that?

rotard_robbie 09-28-08 01:28 PM

Depends on how much of a deal you're getting for parts. Used and inexpensive or new everthing for a hit in the wallet. price for the following:
pedals (have)
master cylinder
slave cylinder
hard line from master cylinder
hard line from slave cylinder
flexible line in-between
clutch w/ clutch disk
pressure plate
(I'd use a new throwout bearing, pilot bearing bushing and seal, etc)
shifter w/ shifter console and boot
transmission (manual) with powerplant frame (PPF)
driveshaft (w/ tail shaft seal - optional)
4.1 rear end

If you're going to be running an Apexi Power FC engine management system, you can use the automatic harness. If not, you'll have to get the manual harness, and that connect to the manual dash harness. I personally went with the auto harness, got an engine from djseven with a mild port I think, and deleted a few select items. With the auto harness, there will be no pin pulling/cutting of the original harness.

Good luck, gather all the parts and then attempt the swap.

Figure about $2500. That way, you give yourself some leeway. I know some people that have done it for free. If you're not one of those that has access to a free parts car, figure between $0-$2.5k

cammeddrz 09-28-08 04:22 PM

i have an '89 (which may not even work for you) with the manual trans that i am in the process of removing in favor of a 5.7 with an auto trans,

what i'm getting at is that if there is anything on my car you need (if an 89's parts will fit, transmission included) just let me know

CKD 09-28-08 06:21 PM


Originally Posted by rotard_robbie (Post 8592233)
Depends on how much of a deal you're getting for parts. Used and inexpensive or new everthing for a hit in the wallet. price for the following:
pedals (have)
master cylinder
slave cylinder
hard line from master cylinder
hard line from slave cylinder
flexible line in-between
clutch w/ clutch disk
pressure plate
(I'd use a new throwout bearing, pilot bearing bushing and seal, etc)
shifter w/ shifter console and boot
transmission (manual) with powerplant frame (PPF)
driveshaft (w/ tail shaft seal - optional)
4.1 rear end

If you're going to be running an Apexi Power FC engine management system, you can use the automatic harness. If not, you'll have to get the manual harness, and that connect to the manual dash harness. I personally went with the auto harness, got an engine from djseven with a mild port I think, and deleted a few select items. With the auto harness, there will be no pin pulling/cutting of the original harness.

Good luck, gather all the parts and then attempt the swap.

Figure about $2500. That way, you give yourself some leeway. I know some people that have done it for free. If you're not one of those that has access to a free parts car, figure between $0-$2.5k

Thanks man. good to know. There are a lot of nice auto rx-7's out there.. but I don't think i'd be happy with that. I may have to start up another thread for this question, but real quick. Do you know any good websites for parts. Even body parts like hoods, fenders, ect. thanks

CKD 09-28-08 06:24 PM


Originally Posted by cammeddrz (Post 8592544)
i have an '89 (which may not even work for you) with the manual trans that i am in the process of removing in favor of a 5.7 with an auto trans,

what i'm getting at is that if there is anything on my car you need (if an 89's parts will fit, transmission included) just let me know

Oh, and if you were talking to me, thanks man. so you know I don't think I need it. But if I do I will keep you in mind.

dgeesaman 09-28-08 08:04 PM

From the 3rd gen faq:

Auto to Manual Transmission swap:
https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/automatic-manual-swap-how-hard-anyone-done-96658/
https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-gen-archives-73/mt-swap-161482/
https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/so-how-many-people-have-done-auto-manual-swap-258966/


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