XRQTOR

How hard would it be to swap an auto out of a ba xr8 and put a manual in it. Besides the box itself, pedels what else is required to do the swap. Would a ford dealer be worth considering to do the swap or they just try to charge to much. I found a car around the corner from where im moving to in a few months and it is blueprint, leather seats and premium sound. Now it is close enough to my price range to consider it except it's a dam auto. On the same subject is it possible to put a new diff center in say a 3.9 to give the car a little more poke.

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Blown Boss 377rwkw

"Its not the 300rwkw, its the instant V8 torque that kills things"

WBT56

I have been looking at this. I am doing an auto to manual on a turbo ute this week. V8 will be next. 3.7 diff gears are available, they do not make 3.9 ratio.

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XRQTOR

How much are you expecting to pay for the swap. What diff is used in the falcon, is it a locally made diff.

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Blown Boss 377rwkw

"Its not the 300rwkw, its the instant V8 torque that kills things"

WBT56

Unsure on cost as yet, diff is a Dana/Spicer M86.

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fullthrottle

Capa has a 6 speed conversion kit for $8,335.00

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Ultra Tune Kal

Mal Wood in QLD also does kits albeit 6 spd.

WBT56

Pretty sure that is manual to 6 speed, for the I6 only.

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XRQTOR

Ok so ill settle with a 3.7, how will the ecu react to the newly installed manual. What parts do you think are needed to do the swap (i wouldnt know) and do you have a rough idear of what it will cost $3-4000. BTW is the swap your doing on your car or a customers car.

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Blown Boss 377rwkw

"Its not the 300rwkw, its the instant V8 torque that kills things"

XRQTOR

Also does the gauge cluster need to be replaced. WIll the center console need to be replaced sorry for all the questions but i really really want this car, pending on a bank loan.

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Blown Boss 377rwkw

"Its not the 300rwkw, its the instant V8 torque that kills things"

rod

wouldnt you be better off looking for a manual to start with, in the end it will cost you more in the long run

regards
rod

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