Okay,

My buddy finally got around to teaching me how todrive amanual andits really opened my eyes to how much poweris being left out of my automatic05 SXT.Ive been thinking about it for a while now and want to know what the neon gods have to say about converting my boring automatic.Pros and cons? Take it to a shop or DIY? Used or new swap parts?

Im pretty much pricing things at the moment, but im willing to pour 2G's intothe project.

 

Heres a basic list of parts you'll be looking to buy, most of them will be used, becuase new parts will cost A LOT of money...transmission (3.55 or 3.94), modular clutch, passenger side axle, clutch master and slave cylinder, shifter cables and clips, tranny side motor mount from a manual transmission 2nd gen, MTX PCM from your year car, shifter and shifter base, clutch and brake pedal assembly from a 2nd gen.

 

That makes sense to buy them used...

 

this idea has crossed my mind as well. thanks for the part listin caseI decide to do it also. Any estimate on price/time/ease?

 

Total cost for parts will probably be around $1,000, maybe more, maybe less...if you have a shop do the swap, your probably looking at another $1,000 of labor, so do it yourself to save a lot of money. It shouldnt be difficult to do if your mechanically inclined and have a basic understanding of the transmission, its parts, and how it works. Just make sure you have some extra hands helping you out. It could be done in a day, but if your taking your time, taking frequent breaks, etc...probably a weekend project for most.

 

if your willing to spend as much as you said, youll be in great shape

 

Great, cause my buddy justflew backinto town for the summerand (by some weird coincidance) his bro has done it to three of his cars... Theyre gonna come assess it on Saturday...

Can't wait [sm=thanx.gif]

 

cool..keep us updated

 

i'm excited for you Reichstad! I'm looking to venture into that mod deparment but there is just so many things to do, just can't make up my mind lol. are you willing to sell those parts nswap since you're sticking with your auto?

 

If your willing to put 2 grand into the making your sxt into a manual I would just do the srt turbo swap and tranny swap for 2 grand or maybe 3 grand much better in the longrun. Just buyer beware on those srt engine and trannys .