Auto to manual conversion

[roost666]

Hi all,

Recently stacked my VP ute so am now shopping for another, I have a 1995 VS 5ltr auto ute lined up ready to purchase.

The VP i crashed has a 5 speed manual gear box, So i was curious to get some info on how much trouble/cost it will be to put my manual box in the VS.

The VS has a brand new auto transmission with a shift kit, Is it worth converting to the manual?(i have no experience or knowledge on shift kits)

[St3alth187]

It all depends on your drive style mate. Most people like the control of the rev range that a Manual gives a driver.

However i know that the gearbox in your VP wont go with your VS V8.
Depending on what stage a shift kit you have, changing to a manual wouldnt be worth the headache.

Another option if your adamant about having an Aussie 5l Manual is to see if a wreckers or private dealer will buy your Kitted Auto and buy a conversion kit.

From memory i believe they can go for up to 2-3k

Cheers,
Jake.

[St3alth187]

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[roost666]

It all depends on your drive style mate. Most people like the control of the rev range that a Manual gives a driver.

However i know that the gearbox in your VP wont go with your VS V8.
Depending on what stage a shift kit you have, changing to a manual wouldnt be worth the headache.

Another option if your adamant about having an Aussie 5l Manual is to see if a wreckers or private dealer will buy your Kitted Auto and buy a conversion kit.

From memory i believe they can go for up to 2-3k

Cheers,
Jake.

If my VP box wont fit i wont bother with the conversion, Only thought about doing it as i have the wreck sitting here in my yard, I'll just sell it now.

Thanks for a speedy reply jake.

[liontamer]

These days the auto transmissions are so good I really don't see the point of going for a manual unless burnouts are important to you!

[roost666]

One other question,

The ute im looking to buy (checking it out saturday)has airbags i believe, judging by the photos.

What are they like to drive with, My last ute was lowered with pedders and that was like a go cart on steroids.

[Phuckin Feral]

air bags as in suspension dampner or changable ride height air bags??