Does it take a lot to swap manual for automatic transmission?

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Does it take a lot to swap manual for automatic transmission?

Sep 3, 2008 - 1:56 AM
FlyingBoat View Member Profile Enthusiast Joined Apr 11, '07 From Minnesota Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)	I need a new engine. There is a used 5SFE locally that the guy is also selling the automatic transmission with it. My family would probably prefer auto, I have a daughter learning to drive. Is it a big deal to switch from Manual to Auto? If I have the engine and Auto Transmission would there be a lot else to change? Would the ECU need to be changed along with wiring? Is there extra labor cost in swapping both the Engine/Tranny at the same time as compared to just doing the engine?

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Sep 3, 2008 - 8:40 AM
D-Man View Member Profile Enthusiast Joined Jan 18, '08 From Houston Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%)	I believe the axles are different. I'm looking into a swap (the other direction though) and it seems that i'll have to buy axles too... Where is Death? He knows... EDIT: Dont quote me on this though, there may be a easy way of modding them or converting them. IDK as i haven't actually done it yet, i'm still researching it... This post has been edited by D-Man: Sep 3, 2008 - 8:41 AM -------------------- QUOTE (presure2 @ Nov 6, 2010 - 6:16 AM) Via FB: fcuking awsome!!! D-man FTW! QUOTE (DEATH @ Nov 11, 2008 - 5:40 PM) Damn D-Man - most impressive. QUOTE (99GT @ Nov 14, 2008 - 4:04 PM) D-Man's post should be a sticky QUOTE (samir0189 @ Nov 4, 2008 - 10:50 AM) LOL, oh boy, you can always count on D-Man for ridiculously hilarious posts.

Sep 23, 2008 - 5:03 AM
3SGTE-auto View Member Profile Enthusiast Joined Sep 13, '08 From Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)	QUOTE (D-Man @ Sep 3, 2008 - 9:40 AM) I believe the axles are different. I'm looking into a swap (the other direction though) and it seems that i'll have to buy axles too... Where is Death? He knows... EDIT: Dont quote me on this though, there may be a easy way of modding them or converting them. IDK as i haven't actually done it yet, i'm still researching it... Yes the axles are different, however they are interchangable. Manual Trans axles are just built tougher. And if you find that is incorrect, usually you can get axles cheaply at self serve wrecking places.

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FlyingBoat Does it take a lot to swap manual for automatic transmission? Sep 3, 2008 - 1:56 AM

Dr_Tweak QUOTE (FlyingBoat @ Sep 3, 2008 - 6... Sep 3, 2008 - 8:14 AM

D-Man I believe the axles are different. I'm looking... Sep 3, 2008 - 8:40 AM

3SGTE-auto QUOTE (D-Man @ Sep 3, 2008 - 9... Sep 23, 2008 - 5:03 AM

DEATH The one manual swap I've been involved directl... Sep 3, 2008 - 8:52 AM

D-Man i'll trade you everything manual for everythin... Sep 23, 2008 - 8:02 AM

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