Automatic to Manual Transmission?

[tomchanin]

Hello, I've got a 1992 leg awd wagon. The shifts are a little slow, getting bubbles in the a/t fluid and it's getting that high rpm whine (that paper gasket/valve between the tranny pump and the tranny?).
Questions 1) Any 1st thoughts from anyone? 2) Thoughts on converting a/t to manual? (costs, problems, etc)
Thanks !!!!!!!!

[sha_zapple]

it is possible to switch from AT to MT. many people over on Nasioc.com have done it. The main thing is that the ratios in the rear differential are different for a AT and a MT. Its a lot of work, but if you really want to do it go for it!

[ByronP]

It would probably be easier and cheaper to sell the car and by a 5 speed car.
ByronP

[Diesel2NR]

Originally Posted by ByronP

It would probably be easier and cheaper to sell the car and by a 5 speed car.
ByronP

No lie...I think one guy spent like 7,000USD to do the swamp with a donner car.

[nismo_power]

yes...like mentioned you would save the time and hassle to just trade in your auto for a manual.

[MPtyza]

the ratio's in the rear diff are not always different. Some AT's had 3.900 or 4.111 diffs, and some MT's also had 3.900 or 4.111 diffs