1998 VT Wagon Manual Conversion

[98vtwags]

Okay so I have a Series I VT Aclaim Wagon that I want to convert to manual. I am new to all this so can anyone tell me what kind of box I have to look out for and will it just bolt straight on or do I need to change the bell housing? Do I need to get my driveshaft adjusted and a new diff? Does the traction control still work? I know it will cost heaps and is not worth doing but I still want to do it.

Any info anyone?

[cor3yz]

I've done it. You need a getrag box. A wiring loom. The manual computer. The manual tailshaft and the pedal box. The easiest way is to just buy a kit from eBay or a wreckers.

[cor3yz]

I should mention that if you try to find a manual wagon tailshaft you will be laughed at. So you need to split two tailshafts and use the front of a manual one and the rear of a wagon one, because the centre bearing is in a different spot in the tunnel. Also you need to relocate the exhaust hanger

[98vtwags]

Okay thanks for that I will start pricing, any idea roughly on what you paid AUD$?

[98vtwags]

Have found a box just wondering now if all the pedal holes for a manual conversion are already there or do I have to drill holes myself?

[Skyline123]

This could be worth looking at.

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