5 AT-->6 MT Transmission Swap...
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5 AT-->6 MT Transmission Swap...
I'm sure this is more work that it's worth, but let's say you could find a 6MT donor car at a junkyard and get all the parts....has anyone ever entertained the idea of a transmission swap? I'm thinking it's nearly impossible due to the vast number of computers that run the TL.......
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Yea you can do it but its more trouble than its worth like what people said. With the money you spend on parts and all the supporting things you will need your better off trading your car for a manual car at the end of the day.
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if you got the time & money go for it....
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yeah it will get pricey bud. my 04 tl 6-speed tranny swap costs about 4500 dollars installed. the bulk of the money is going to be labor and supporting parts. gl man
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I'm sure this is more work that it's worth, but let's say you could find a 6MT donor car at a junkyard and get all the parts....has anyone ever entertained the idea of a transmission swap? I'm thinking it's nearly impossible due to the vast number of computers that run the TL.......
Or, you can maintain your sanity along with your bank account and find a 6 speed while dumping your A/T.
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If catastrophic headaches, unexpected 'bumps in the road', and an endless stream of expenses are your thing, then go for it! There's more components throughout the car that have to be changed out than you can imagine.
Or, you can maintain your sanity along with your bank account and find a 6 speed while dumping your A/T.
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Or, you can maintain your sanity along with your bank account and find a 6 speed while dumping your A/T.
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I'm hesitant to dump my AT since I picked it up with only 3K miles on the clock and I have put a couple grand in aftermarket parts into it. Don't get me wrong, I love my car, now that it's tuned pretty good, I just get the bug to fly through the gears....
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I wouldn't think of trying to do this to a TL, that is unless I was already suicidal.
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My TL-S already has the Brembos and a stiffer front sway bar......anyways, this is all a pipe dream....my dad is into old muscle cars and a tranny swap on those guys is a Saturday afternoon job...I'm a realist, I knew it was going to be nearly impossible.
I'm hesitant to dump my AT since I picked it up with only 3K miles on the clock and I have put a couple grand in aftermarket parts into it. Don't get me wrong, I love my car, now that it's tuned pretty good, I just get the bug to fly through the gears....
I'm hesitant to dump my AT since I picked it up with only 3K miles on the clock and I have put a couple grand in aftermarket parts into it. Don't get me wrong, I love my car, now that it's tuned pretty good, I just get the bug to fly through the gears....
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Dude if you got the money for a tranny swap I'd say buy a project car to play with. The TL is a great car and fun to play with but it is overweight luxury car. I bought my TL-S with out even thinking of a manual trans because of the traffic I drive in. Get something to play with on the weekends and let the TL be your DD....
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My TL-S already has the Brembos and a stiffer front sway bar......anyways, this is all a pipe dream....my dad is into old muscle cars and a tranny swap on those guys is a Saturday afternoon job...I'm a realist, I knew it was going to be nearly impossible.
I'm hesitant to dump my AT since I picked it up with only 3K miles on the clock and I have put a couple grand in aftermarket parts into it. Don't get me wrong, I love my car, now that it's tuned pretty good, I just get the bug to fly through the gears....
I'm hesitant to dump my AT since I picked it up with only 3K miles on the clock and I have put a couple grand in aftermarket parts into it. Don't get me wrong, I love my car, now that it's tuned pretty good, I just get the bug to fly through the gears....
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