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Old 05-18-2000, 11:29 AM
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ok, i checked the archives but my eyes hurt now. i recall that someone here has done this-switched out the auto trans for a 5 speed. if this is you please email me i have some questions. thx
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Don't even consider it. Sell the car and buy a 5 speed. SOOOOO expensive to swap trannies.
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ok Mike! i just wanted to know how much, excluding the actual trans.
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Ah. Ok. Well, it's A LOT for the labor. The guy that did it is Cameron.
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Cameron- i just NEED to know, email me please. i know it's damn expensive, i just have to hear how m
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Default I think Vortrag did it...Cameron sent me list of the stuff you need...

It's a bunch.

New crankshaft means engine must be removed and torn down. Probably as expensive as an engine rebuild. Guess $2000?

New pedal box and firewall modifications (fabrication!). Guess $750?

New tranny mounts (more fabrication!). Guess $400.

You will need a new transmission (or a used/rebuilt one). Guess $2500 for a rebuilt with swap of your auto.

You need clutch hardware...master cylinder, clutch plate, flywheel, etc. Guess $750.

My best guess: $6400. Probably a bit low.

I think it would be cheaper to eat the cost of trading in and buying a manual.

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2 words- HOLY ****!
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keep the tip or sell the a4 and go for a stick- i find tip more convenient
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She doesn't have TIP..... it's just a standard AUTO.
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