Ok, well im sure this has been discussed many times before but im new so i have no idea :P Anyway i have a auto TJ 3.5 in which i want to convert it to a 5sp manual. What parts will i need exactly? and will my existing computer work with the new box or will i need a new computer or a piggy back? how will the clutch fit in considering its a auto? any ideas would be thankfull. I realise i need the following..
1) Manual Box
2) Clutch assmblely
3) new console insert ?

Cheers guys. Also if anyone has all the nessacery parts im interested.... I hate Autos!

i'm planning this conversion atm, only coz i fried my ECU...

and it's really not worth it in the end... i'll b looking at about $4000-5000 WITHOUT labour...

you'll need, the gearbox and all clutch/pedals etc etc...

not just the 5-speed ecu, but the BEM and immobiliser aswell (which have to be purchased new, along with new keys)

and lots of other stuff i can't quite remember....

OUCH, thats a bit more than i was expecting. i was expection to be about half of that.... if i have to spent 5k on a transmission im tossing out the turbo idea. not good.

it has been discussed a lot, you should have searched first!! :confused: look..
http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/search.php?searchid=54281

if you had of you woulda found the best option is to trade you ride in on manual one, no ****ing around, and it works! if you have to swap after market gear over do so or start again! it will easily be cheaper (unless you can find a manual box at a rediculously cheap price! :nuts: )

yeah im thinking of just leaving it auto or finding me a new car :(

OUCH, thats a bit more than i was expecting. i was expection to be about half of that.... if i have to spent 5k on a transmission im tossing out the turbo idea. not good.


just from the manual conversion ur car should run up to .4 to .5 of a second quicker down the 1/4 im pretty sure. it will throw u back in the seat heaps more. i have been a passenger in sexed TF'n's auto 3L TF and also a mates 3L manual TF i think it is. the manual murders the auto.

look at it this way, wen u want to sell the car there will b a wider range of buyers that will buy the car with a relatively stock engine with a manual. once u start modifying the engine, the range of buyers significantly decreases. there may b reliability issues and mothers driving their kids to school dont want to b hitting boost past the l.ollypop ladies. ppl that want a significant modded car like a TT magna for example would pretty much only be car enthusiasts. and then, only those who like magnas and/or fwd cars.

think long term. thats all i have to say. and also, wouldnt it b easier to TT or T a manual car?

It has all crossed my mind yeah... the only problem i have ever had with selling done up cars is one guy didnt like the silver console on my TR magna.... not sure bout the box now. I have been offered to swap a TH sports 5sp for my TJ but im not sure....So confused!!! yet i have done to much to my car already to sell it.

On this topic, seeing as the gearbox change is just a stupid idea in essence, what would it cost to strengthen the auto box to handle a say 15psi+ TT setup ?

On this topic, seeing as the gearbox change is just a stupid idea in essence, what would it cost to strengthen the auto box to handle a say 15psi+ TT setup ?


more than this stupid manual conversion idea :bowrofl:

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there may b reliability issues and mothers driving their kids to school dont want to b hitting boost past the l.ollypop ladies.

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Damn I wish the mums around here were like that near the schools - damn turbo diesel 4x4's :D

lol, i agree...

more than this stupid manual conversion idea :bowrofl:

Yeah thats what i was thinking :nuts:

more than this stupid manual conversion idea :bowrofl:nah, i reckon it would be cheaper (rem, we're looking at least $2000-$3000 for the man conversion:redface: ), as long as you can find someone to do it, it should be possible for less than that!

(edit: i don't recommend it though, manuals are heaps more fun!!!)

it has been discussed a lot, you should have searched first!! :confused: look..
http://www.aussiemagna.com/forums/search.php?searchid=54281

if you had of you woulda found the best option is to trade you ride in on manual one, no ****ing around, and it works! if you have to swap after market gear over do so or start again! it will easily be cheaper (unless you can find a manual box at a rediculously cheap price! :nuts: )

Buddy, i took your advice... Got me a manual TH :D

Buddy, i took your advice... Got me a manual TH :Dgood work!!! join the TH crew!!! easily the best looking magnas!!!! what colour you find? and hows that torque going??? what model (exec, sports etc?)... 1st things 1st, go and change the muffler!!!

yeah, about the TH, i might have to bail on the deal. but if i dont it should be sik :) its gonna have my muffler and rims / springs on it so should look good. THe colour of it is the same as the one in this pic. not sure what to think about the colour but should look good once my rims are on. Im going to the car yard to talk buisness *again* in a couple of hours... cant wait :) Ill post some pics if i get her. Oh and its only a exec :( but is manual so all is good :) and it only has 50,000k on it

*i have done paper work already just some minour issues i need to sort out.

do any other auto transmissions fit into magnas from other mitsu cars like galants, evo's, 300gt. Any body know