Hi all, I am wondering how much it would cost to replace my tranny from AT to MT when it goes bad *knock of wood* I don't expect it to happen yet or anytime in the near future (3-5 years). Instead of going out and shop for another car, I would really love to keep the one I have and convert to a manual (if the price is right). Please advise.

Thanks in advance.

 

Do a search it would require a lot of custom work as none of the 2nd Generation TLs came in manual .

 

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https://acurazine.com/forums/technology-16/anybody-have-sony-t616-132270/

 

Thanks Merkin110 and good lord, I guess it won't be an option at the dealership, lol.

 

Nope, something you would have to do yourself or get a shop to do.

 

I can't even imagine how much it would cost to do that in a shop... Anyway, thanks KSuchdeve.

 

having a shop do it woudl be in the realm of 10k

 

Thanks Fsttyms1, I might as well sell my TL and add in that 10k for a third gen MT instead. How much did all the parts cost you?

Great work on the work on your car btw, I wish I have that kind of car knowledge and could do something cool like that.

 

5500 +- a few dollars. I had never done it before on a tl so it was new to me, every thing is a direct bolt in, the key is to not be scared to do it. You can rent every thing needed to do the job

 

definitely gonna have to do this myself when my tranny finally does go out.
luckily, i have an extra car (my brothers) to use during all the down time.

 

I was hoping if my tanny does fail and if it's within the warranty period, I'll have to dealer switch it for me, oh well.

 

Get them to put in a new auto one

 

if my tranny failed again i was gonna get them to put in the new one & take out myself & sell it to provide sum spared ough for the MT