changing from auto to manual

[big balls]

i have a 91 vn and was just wondering wat was involved in changing from auto to a manual and is it a big job, iv never done anything like this before.

[PaRaDoX]

i have a 91 vn and was just wondering wat was involved in changing from auto to a manual and is it a big job, iv never done anything like this before.

you need,
pedalbox
manual transmission (buick pattern not chev pattern)
dash shifter surround
tailshaft
transmission support
clutch
spigot or pilot bearing (goes in crank to support input shaft, **** easy to fit, not so to remove only manuals have them)
flywheel

make sure you get the 8 bolt and not the 6 bolt, (vn s1 = 6 bolt, vn s2 = 8 bolt)
if your thermostat hose is at the front you have a series2, thermostat at the back its a s1

ECU is fine because vn/vp used a kickdown cable insted of ECU controlled gear selection..

That should sort you out
if you look hard enough on ebay you can usually get everything you need for $600-700...

Like this but for a VN insted of a VL
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Holden-VL-6cy...3A1|240%3A1318

[Morton]

And of course a couple of spare days to fit it all

[Pub247]

If your interested and in melbourne i got a whole conversion kit from a vr wagon. You need to buy a few extra things but i got all the hard to find stuff

[PaRaDoX]

And of course a couple of spare days to fit it all

and a few slabs of beer.... or just 1 luke and 1 hour, i hear he's a expert at removing transmissions from vn's now....

[big balls]

is the manual box longer or shorter than the auto?

[Haydz]

fits in the same.

manual is less bulky. like the look of it though

[Pub247]

Once you add the flywheel and clutch i doubt there's much difference in overall weight maybe 10 kg's or so less.

[big balls]

you need,
pedalbox
manual transmission (buick pattern not chev pattern)
dash shifter surround
tailshaft
transmission support
clutch
spigot or pilot bearing (goes in crank to support input shaft, **** easy to fit, not so to remove only manuals have them)
flywheel

make sure you get the 8 bolt and not the 6 bolt, (vn s1 = 6 bolt, vn s2 = 8 bolt)
if your thermostat hose is at the front you have a series2, thermostat at the back its a s1

ECU is fine because vn/vp used a kickdown cable insted of ECU controlled gear selection..

That should sort you out
if you look hard enough on ebay you can usually get everything you need for $600-700...

Like this but for a VN insted of a VL
Holden VL 6cyl non turbo 5 sp manual conversion - eBay Manual Transmission, Transmission, Car Parts, Accessories, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 07-Feb-09 13:14:47 AEDST)

why do u i need a tailshaft the one that i got should fit shouldnt it

[ToxicVn]

why do u i need a tailshaft the one that i got should fit shouldnt it

Tailshafts are different between auto and manual

[big balls]

ok thanx guys much appreciated, have to start savin my dollars