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how difficult is it to turn an AUTO into a MANUAL car?

Started by runninhorn, May 01, 2007, 07:56:11 AM

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runninhorn

May 01, 2007, 07:56:11 AM
Id consider an auto charger if i could swap a TKO Tremec 5 speed in it's place. How hard/difficult/time consuming is it to convert an auto car into a manual?

Chatt69chgr

#1
May 01, 2007, 02:49:43 PM
Call Keisler Engineering in Knoxville, TN and talk to them.  They have the complete setup and I think they have a video you can get too.  They have pretty much taken all the work out of rounding up the parts.  If your automatic is on the column you would need to deal with that.  You can replace the piece that has the shift lever with one off a car that had either a 4-speed or floor shift automatic.  You may have to replace the ring and pinion also. 

Sinister68

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May 01, 2007, 10:59:48 PM
(Actually they are in Rockford, TN.)
Beware of Keisler - My "swap" took 2 months.   :rotz:  Check the link in my sig.  :rotz:
-James
2013 Challenger SRT - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1968 Charger (R/T)
6.4 Hemi/Auto - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 440 4bbl/5 Speed/Dana 3.54

Rolling_Thunder

#3
May 02, 2007, 01:49:55 AM
that sucks - my general TKO swap took me one week....     that included fabbing and cutting...      but it only took me one week...    Keisler is severely over-rated....    :hah:
1968 Dodge Charger - 6.1L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.55 Sure Grip

2013 Dodge Challenger R/T - 5.7L Hemi / 6-speed / 3.73 Limited Slip

1964 Dodge Polara 500 - 440 / 4-speed / 3.91 Sure Grip

1973 Dodge Challenger Rallye - 340 / A-518 / 3.23 Sure Grip

Charger-Bodie

#4
May 02, 2007, 07:15:08 AM
my swap took 2 days and i think its a great kit!!
68 Charger R/t white with black v/t and red tailstripe. 440 4 speed ,black interior
68 383 auto with a/c and power windows. Now 440 4 speed jj1 gold black interior .
My Charger is a hybrid car, it burns gas and rubber............

Sinister68

#5
May 02, 2007, 07:46:15 PM
That leads me to believe that Keisler's quality has recently taken a serious dive.    :rotz:

After reading BrianShaughnessy's posts on Moparts about the hydraulic clutch setup, I'm wondering if I'm headed for even more problems.   :'(
-James
2013 Challenger SRT - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1968 Charger (R/T)
6.4 Hemi/Auto - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 440 4bbl/5 Speed/Dana 3.54

LargerCharger383

#6
May 02, 2007, 09:00:21 PM
how much do those kits run (ballbark)? do they make one for 3rd gens?

Ghoste

#7
May 03, 2007, 04:07:40 AM
About 3 grand for the basic kit and yes, they make them for 3rd gens.

LargerCharger383

#8
May 03, 2007, 08:48:16 AM
is there anyone making kits designed to go with a stock 4-speed that DON'T include tranny, just the pedal, linkage, etc? mine's auto on the floor and I'd kill for a 4-speed pistol grip, but I'm on a high school budget...

Chryco Psycho

#9
May 03, 2007, 09:56:41 AM
I do not know of a kit But virtually every part is available to do the swap either From Brewers ,Mopar or Ebay

tkkruzer

#10
May 03, 2007, 11:52:05 AM
I too am doing a automatic to standard swap. try www.moparplus.com. they seem to have the best prices going on pedal kits and linkage and so forth. i'm planning to buy most of my stuff from them. so far all i have is a trans, bellhousing and flywheel. as soon as my income tax check comes in i'll get the rest. it will be much cheeper this way than going the KIT way. and if you are on limited funds as I am, you can find the pieces when you have the money. but be careful and make sure you get the right stuff, dont want to buy something you cant use. good luck.  :cheers: TK
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