Auto to Manual Conversion ?'s

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Bloodman324
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Alright so i'm debating over whether to convert my Auto to a Manual transmission but i have no clue what all i need to do to convert it. Can someone maybe tell me how this is done? Any help is appreciated :D thanks


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PEZi
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Basics, you'll need to make sure the new trans mounts up properly etc. and be sure there will be no fitment issues. After you source that... the basics are, of course, the transmission, and then clutch and all related accessories including master cylinder and clutch pedal.

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Is the power brake booster the same on both trucks, ie. have the spacer tube off the firewall? If not a swap of the booster/ brake lines may be needed too.

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Bloodman324
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Well I know the basics PEZI, what i dont know is exactly the parts i will need and how to do the actual conversion. See my truck is a daily driver so i need to figure out all this important stuff so that i can quickly do the swap without any hold backs.

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Too be honest, I don't know about all the little bits and pieces. I mean, if you need different transmission bolts or anything like that, I dunno. You'll need a clutch alignment tool. Get the fluids ready to go. That's all I can really think of off hand.


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