DunnyDore Auto to manual

simpler to sell it an buy a manual... dunnydores are like as common as Rsoles... everyone has one.

Ooops Ballsed it up, its actually a VU II NOT a VY :)

Benny, I have seen heaps done and found the MOST cost effective way was to fine a 'half cut'.

It would seem more expensive intially but when you dont have to chase around buying all the little bits and pieces you havebt even thought of yet....becomes very cheap.

I have seen an XR6 falcon done this way and final cost was $1500.

You purchase a wreck or halfcut and get everything you need....gearbox, centre console, pedal box, wiring loom, clutch parts etc.....do the swap and then sell off your box parts and left overs from the wreck.

Might even make money if you have trhe patience.

All the best...its still alot of work but at least you are not re-inventing the wheel.

Matt.

Hi Ben, my mate did this a few years ago to his VN V8 but the other way form manual to auto. He didnt have any major issues as the gearbox was not computer controlled like the ecotec motor/gearbox's are. Wether this will be an issue or not I wouldnt have a clue but just something else for you to find out. He didnt have to change tailshafts or anything so was quit easy. All the wiring was there to light up the tbar P,R,D etc. As said above alot easier to sell and buy again but can see the dilema of changing everthing over been there done that as they say. I think your best bet would be to ring a few transmission places around your area and ask them. I use a bloke at Blacktown, Vince's Advanced Autos, really top bloke. Give him a ring and tell him Steve told you to ring he'l know who your talking about. His number is 02 98318253. Regards Steve M

Wouldn't wast my time Sell it and get a real Ute I.E a FORD!!! LOL

If he wants a new box, it will be pricey to do.

Using a second hand Box from a wrecker it's around 1500-2 grand all up, my Brother wanted to do a Manuel conversion to his Fairmont, I told him he is a idiot as for what is gained to work expended it's not worth it.

I said fit Diff gears and a Stall converter+ shift kit on the auto and it will Eat and Manuel for breakfast.

Try Street commodores Forum, I am sure the Bro's there can help him out with it.

Cheers.

Go to a wreckers and try to find one with a manual. Better check if the crank is the same, some engines have different bolt spacings in the crank for autos and manuals. You might also need the ecu, bcm, rear cross-member, tail shaft, centre console, a big hole in the floor for the shifter, pedal box under the dash, master cylinder, clutch hoses, a lot of time and patience.

Thank you once again for all your replies, the info is very helpful.