Pabs Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 hey peeps Converting from an auto box to manual - how many of you have done this? Basically I have a few questions on it that I'd like more info on if possible. From what I understand, the auto is FAR more juicy than the manual - some threads state arond 10mpg difference. Correct? So, if you remove an auto box, and replace with the 6-speed, I assume the mpg would be that of a manual, ie there are no other differences that would still affect consumption? Also, for those that have done it - how much did it cost, all in? I have been really toying with the idea of an Aero supra, but they are only found in autos, so i'd like to do a conversion. Auto's also seem to be cheaper, so it could work out ok price-wise, and my brother knows his stuff with cars and has offered to help with the swap anyway. Thanks all - sorry if they are dumb questions - i'm still learning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr lover Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 leet is your man, he has done one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 I understand, the auto is FAR more juicy than the manual - some threads state arond 10mpg difference. Correct? No that's bollocks. I've got all three types (Auto, Tiptronic, 6sp manual) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosmic Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 Ive been looking into this as well. LeeT & Tlicense have both done this conversion. Where Lee iro spent around 1k doing it by slowly collecting all the parts and swapping it himself. Tony bought most of the bits new and cost around 6k i think to do it. Unless your extremely good at spannering then id sell the auto and buy a manual...far cheaper. Im going to be doing this conversion this winter and with 2nd hand parts its still going to cost me 1-2k but its something i want to do and will be fitting myself.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabs Posted September 10, 2006 Author Share Posted September 10, 2006 well, you can't get a manual TT aero can you? I don't own a supra yet... just researching into which one to get as a base model to then customise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabs Posted September 10, 2006 Author Share Posted September 10, 2006 No that's bollocks. I've got all three types (Auto, Tiptronic, 6sp manual) Really? So what is the difference then - as i know autos are more juicy, just don't know HOW much difference there is. I'm also assuming that the tiptronic is worse than the manual too, even in "semi-auto" mode as theres still no clutch for the driver...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 Really? So what is the difference then - as i know autos are more juicy, just don't know HOW much difference there is. I'm also assuming that the tiptronic is worse than the manual too, even in "semi-auto" mode as theres still no clutch for the driver...? i noticed no difference in mpg at all after the conversion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabs Posted September 10, 2006 Author Share Posted September 10, 2006 hmmm, so what mpg do you think you are getting now then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 hmmm, so what mpg do you think you are getting now then? with my set up i don't really know and am not really bothered to be honest. if you're worried about fuel consumption then the supra is probably not for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabs Posted September 10, 2006 Author Share Posted September 10, 2006 ok fair enough. Its not that I'm worried about the mpg, as I know these cars will make the wallet much lighter and very quickly too, but I always thought that the auto was worse just because of the technology involved (especially when "playing" with the car) and given that it makes the car heavier too..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 ok fair enough. Its not that I'm worried about the mpg, as I know these cars will make the wallet much lighter and very quickly too, but I always thought that the auto was worse just because of the technology involved (especially when "playing" with the car) and given that it makes the car heavier too..... well if there were any differences they are negligible and i wouldn't base the purchase on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 If you want it done by someone else, i would say its about 2.5k or about 3.5 with the parts being re-conditioned! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabs Posted September 10, 2006 Author Share Posted September 10, 2006 well, if it costs 1-2k to do the conversion, i might consider it. But any more than that and I may as well buy a manual to start with, and forget the idea of an aero. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 well, if it costs 1-2k to do the conversion, i might consider it. But any more than that and I may as well buy a manual to start with, and forget the idea of an aero. you'd have to be very fortunate to do it for that price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted September 10, 2006 Share Posted September 10, 2006 If you want it done by someone else, i would say its about 2.5k or about 3.5 with the parts being re-conditioned! probably more than that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Old thread revival.... A mate of mine here has been asked by a customer what's involved when swapping out an Auto box for a manual. I'm not sure of the car, some sort of Honda. Obviously the cars are very different, but if I can point him to a tech thread here that details what needs to be done at least he'd have an idea of what components are involved, and a very rough idea of cost. LeeT & TLicense - did you detail what was done in a tech thread, I can't find one... If a thread does exist can you point it out please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Old thread revival.... A mate of mine here has been asked by a customer what's involved when swapping out an Auto box for a manual. I'm not sure of the car, some sort of Honda. Obviously the cars are very different, but if I can point him to a tech thread here that details what needs to be done at least he'd have an idea of what components are involved, and a very rough idea of cost. LeeT & TLicense - did you detail what was done in a tech thread, I can't find one... If a thread does exist can you point it out please Tonys was done by JPSmotorsport. i done mine mtself but didn't do a write up. Have a read here. http://mkiv.com/techarticles/auto_to_6spd_swap/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 Tonys was done by JPSmotorsport. i done mine mtself but didn't do a write up. Have a read here. http://mkiv.com/techarticles/auto_to_6spd_swap/index.html Good stuff, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 ok fair enough. Its not that I'm worried about the mpg, as I know these cars will make the wallet much lighter and very quickly too, but I always thought that the auto was worse just because of the technology involved (especially when "playing" with the car) and given that it makes the car heavier too..... technology has nothing to do with it mate im not quite sure what you mean by this? the auto will always sit at the lowest revs possible when cruising, so really should be slightly lower than the manual Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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