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Old 06-25-2012, 04:05 PM
lonestar729 lonestar729 is offline
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Default auto to stick conversion

i have a 1998 2.5L four cyclinder 2wd and it is automatic. what would i need to convert it to stick. and would it even be worth it.
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Old 06-25-2012, 08:09 PM
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Go read my conversion and ignore the 4x4 parts
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Old 06-26-2012, 06:19 AM
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Default Re: auto to stick conversion

No, it's not worth it. It's possible, though.
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Old 06-26-2012, 06:20 AM
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It's highly worth it. Wouldn't go back to my auto.
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Old 06-26-2012, 06:27 AM
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Default Re: auto to stick conversion

i shudder at the thought of driving my truck with an auto tranny! i would never drive a 2.5L auto after driving mine with a manual tranny!
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Old 06-28-2012, 06:32 PM
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Default Re: auto to stick conversion

hm i mean my tranny is on its way out the door. these auto trannys suck. so i figured it wouldnt be bad to do. but i may buy another truck that is 800 bucks an already standard...i couldnt bear myself to turn to chevy...i couldnt live with myself but my danger is dying.
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Old 06-28-2012, 07:20 PM
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i think you should do it! i've never swapped trannys, but i would if i were in your position! and given, i had the tools...
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