Hi, im looking to swap my 2003 acura tl type s from a auto transmission to a 6 speed manual transmission. has anyone done this? and if so how much did it cost? also is it hard to find the parts to do this project?

Thanks in advance.

 

This

6 Speed Swap/info

6spd conversion on a 2G TL:
Discussion: https://acurazine.com/forums/ramblings-12/my-job-132196/
Pics: https://acurazine.com/forums/technology-16/anybody-have-sony-t616-132270/

6MTUA5's Swap thread
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-1999-2003-98/finally-started-ordering-parts-swap%2A%2Awork-starts-pg-9%2A%2A-631849/

Phees 6 speed Swap thread
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-1999-2003-98/phees-99-tl6-swap-thread-parts-list-price-list-question-thread-703784/

InspireTL's Swap thread
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-1999-2003-98/inspiretls-swap-thread-progress-56k-please-upgrade-645076/

6 Speed Module Thread
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-tl-performance-parts-modifications-116/yo-richiev6-699063/

6spd mods - clutch dampening device bypass, shifter cable bushings:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=183560
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=184271

Fill Plug on the 6spd (pics and helms scans):
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=188979

DIY 6spd Shifter Bushing:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showt...hifter+bushing



all that was taken from this
http://www.acura-cl.com/forums/showthread.php?t=706083


google search acura TL 6-speed swap to find more threads on members cars.

 

Since you are already rolling with Type S motor use link below

Rejckt 6spd thread

 

i didn't know rejckt had swap thread haha

 

It's just a parts list, I'll be making a DIY "Paint your own car at home" soon tho =p.

 

 

yup heres a minor parts list for it

10 x 30 gazebo w/ sidewalls on ebay ($135)
2 compressors connected to a reserve tank w/ regulator and filter($200-$300)
(or 1 big one with enough cfm to cover your guns)
I use a flg3 as a primer gun. Devilbiss plus+ for a base/clear
Orbital sander w/ sandpaper ($100)
Flex blocksander w/ sandpaper ($30)
Respirators ($20)
Measuring cups/strainers/sticks/Masking film/tape
primer/paint/clear (I use restoration shop or HOK... something cheap cause people can't park here)

then polish kit.

 

Nice find on the gazebo, i was going to go with a Harbor Freight portable garage, but the gazebo is cheaper, bigger and has windows, which makes it a lot better.

 

alright. thanks for the input.

 

Serious?

is it hard? take a lot of time? I'd love to read, I'm getting ready to paint my car if the process isn't ridiculous maybe i'll do it myself

 

I already started taking pictures.
It takes maybe 6-8 hours of work, and a ton of dry time.
I started sanding today, will be done spraying by monday.
Will wet sand / polish to a wet car look next weekend. So that's when DIY will be up.

As for skill level, the spray technique/pattern is the hardest part (Although you can generally fix what you mess up) I'd get a scrap hood from craigslist for $20 and start practicing spraying even coats.

 

sweet! pm me when you're done!