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Old 05-09-2005
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Transmission Swap

i have this feelin that my tranny is going to go in the near future and i ahve an automatic now, i would like to switch it to manual, but i wanted to see if anyone new about how much people charge for that if its more or less than getting a new tranny. thanks
 
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well youd have to get a new tranny in the first place. then youd have to find somebody that would be able to do all the work necessary.

i say look around, find some prices then come back. i think youll be much happier with a manual, especially if you do offroading. i know i am.

kinda off topic, but why dont you make a signature and list some things about your truck. that would help us a little more.
 
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i think itd be wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy to much work...because most likely ur going to have to do things with your computer cut a hole in your floor.....
 
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i think itd be wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy to much work...because most likely ur going to have to do things with your computer cut a hole in your floor.....
There is allready a hole in the floor. Every Ranger from the dawn of time has them Auto or Manual doesnt matter.

Computer would just need to be A: Reprogramed B: Replaced by one from a vehicle with the same specs as your new one.
 
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Its alot of work... not saying it cant be done.. but alot of work.
what about driveshaft length... are they the same?
 
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^^^depends on if you want overdrive or a gear splitter. i think the manual may be a bit shorter but im probably wrong.
 
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i will check it out and try to get back to you guys hopefully it istn too difficult
 
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id get ur trans rebuilt. swapping to a manny tranny plus purchase price would be the same if not more than rebuild ur trans. dont forget u need to run a clutch assemly, add a master cylinder and take care of the ECU.

Altoona, eh...whats up fellow PA'r =-D
 
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yeah thats all true thansk for the input
 
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