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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 01:53 AM
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S5 auto to manual swap....?

hi everyone..i recently bought a 90 GXL but its an automatic...i was wondering if there was a write up or a how to on converting it into a 5 speed..i was looking around the forum and i found one write up...but wut i didnt really get about it was having to make a bracket for the manual transmission...? cant u just directly bolt on the bracket to the mount thats on it already...? thanks for the help guys!!!
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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 09:55 AM
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No, the mounting point on the chassis is not the same on automatic cars. A manual transmission mounts further up.

http://www.rotaryresurrection.com/2n...to_5speed.html
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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 10:55 AM
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There is a write up you need to search for it. you basically will need to cut and splice some wires on the wiring harness and wire up your tail lights, get a clutch pedal, cut the whole for the pedal, make a trans bracket for the manual trans, get a clutch master cylinder or w.e theyre called and theres more to it so search
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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 08:33 PM
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thanks for the help guys!!! does anyone happen to know who makes brackets for the swap? just wondering...
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Old Jul 29, 2011 | 10:34 AM
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I dont think any companies make them but Im not sure. Youll just have to measure and get an idea of how to make a bracket then get one made or make it yourself. Just dont use cheapy metal haha
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