Turbo Habanero;1395372 said:
How much cash do would you estimate to convert a turbo model from auto to a R-154 ?
If i did it my self or paid a shop to do it.
I know it changes depending on shop but what do you think i should expect?
$500-$5000 depending on how thorough your swap and how new the parts. When I swapped my silver car from auto to r154, it cost me ~$1300 doing it myself and using a new spec stage 3 clutch + al flywheel. I'd been wanting to do the swap for years and happened upon a barely running 88T 5spd for $500 so I just swapped all the 5spd parts over.
Someone once did a pretty thorough write-up of all that is involved, but from memory you'll need:
R154+shift fork assembly
transmission crossmember
lower transmission-engine braces (might only need 1 side)
lower sheetmetal dust sheild
driveshaft (might just need the front 1/2)
shifter
clutch and brake pedal assemblies
clutch master & slave cylinders and clutch line
clutch, pressure plate, throw-out bearing, pilot bearing, and flywheel
You can then short two wires to tell the ECUs that you're always in neutral, or you could swap in the 5spd ecu and wiring harness. (I just shorted the wires). There was something else that had to be wired to make the reverse lights work using the Auto ECU/harness but I can't recall offhand
Optional:
5spd instrument panel (no PWR/NML and OD lights)
5spd center console & shift boot
It was a pain in the ass, and unless the auto car was really something special & a great deal, I'd never do it again (just keep on looking for a 5spd). If you can't find a good turbo locally, keep saving up and expand your search nationally. I once flew across the country to buy a car and drive it back. You can also have a car shipped cross country for ~$750...
