Change Auto to Manual

by **sackings2003** » Mon Sep 15, 2003 9:54 am

Is it possible and value to change my original V6 auto transmission to the manual transmission by going to the toyota dealer? And how much is it?

by **boneezy** » Mon Sep 15, 2003 10:15 am

try the Search function

Website · by **DavPak** » Mon Sep 15, 2003 10:37 am

don't waste your time or money.

by **JoeB** » Mon Sep 15, 2003 12:03 pm

Don't feel bad, I asked this question too (not in forum). I got same reply, it would be MUCH cheaper to just go buy another car... But, don't give up. Talk to the people at level10. I talked to a guy there asking for recommendations (told him car, hp and hp target). They have multiple solutions.

1) Torque converter upgrade = $498 (must send in original 24/48 hr turnaround)
2) Valve Body upgrade = $698
3) Competition transmission = $3264 (he says faster than manual)

They recommend at least #1 but #1 + #2 is a good combination. #3 is Nirvana with a price tag... -JoeB

by **Mole** » Mon Sep 15, 2003 2:36 pm

i was thinking of doing the tranny upgrade.

by **JoeB** » Mon Sep 15, 2003 3:12 pm

I'm thinking of doing the Torque Converter and Valve Body upgrades. I'll do it this winter when I'm not driving it. I'm guessing that with the transmission, they improve the gearing for performance. -JoeB

by **SpikedMantis** » Tue Sep 16, 2003 8:13 pm

JoeB wrote:Don't feel bad, I asked this question too (not in forum). I got same reply, it would be MUCH cheaper to just go buy another car... But, don't give up. Talk to the people at level10. I talked to a guy there asking for recommendations (told him car, hp and hp target). They have multiple solutions.

1) Torque converter upgrade = $498 (must send in original 24/48 hr turnaround)
2) Valve Body upgrade = $698
3) Competition transmission = $3264 (he says faster than manual)

They recommend at least #1 but #1 + #2 is a good combination. #3 is Nirvana with a price tag... -JoeB

Hey, if it is really faster than a manual, I might as well keep my SLE and forget about trading it in!

by **i20solara02i** » Tue Sep 16, 2003 8:35 pm

wow doing for that price to get ur tranny swap is a rip off. i've seen cheaper.

richard

by **Solaradude** » Tue Sep 16, 2003 8:38 pm

it's not worth it. You should just trade in your auto solara for a 5spd one. Some dealers will let you do a trade straight up trade, some....they will fuss about how rare 5spd solaras are.. :evil:

by **HKSV6SLE** » Wed Sep 17, 2003 1:51 am

not worth it....the complexity alone isn't worth it..unless you can do it yourself...i've seen conversions for supras and it takes lots of labor and money to do....

by **SC V6** » Wed Sep 17, 2003 4:44 am

once I get the money for the whole rebuild kit, my good friend is currently attending Wyoming Tech... One of the best automotive schools in the united states.. and hes going to rebuild the tranny for me for free... So all I have to do is get the parts, and he will do the rest.. its awsome
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