Opinions Wanted - Manual Conversion Or Buy Autech

[RBPOWA-(TJ)]

build the auto box .... dump in a rb26dett. keep the comp to run the auto, get aftermarket for the engine. mod and tune, and have a very fast wagon * goes back to dream land*

[25stagea]

Ok so whats the deal with this adaptor plate could you just weld up the holes and re-drill or is the gasket face of the sumps different.

also what would the auto handle as im thinking build motor , run in and then do manual conversion

lachy.

also thanks agin for the spin Neil , has made me think a lot ...

[RBPOWA-(TJ)]

just build the box, i built mine to a 'stage 2' cost me $1800 and is rated for 500hp

[msports180]

Ok so whats the deal with this adaptor plate could you just weld up the holes and re-drill or is the gasket face of the sumps different.

also what would the auto handle as im thinking build motor , run in and then do manual conversion

lachy.

also thanks agin for the spin Neil , has made me think a lot ...

No worrys mate.

Nice to take it out and give it a little, normally putting around in it with the kids etc.

Sell all your parts and your stagea and buy mine

[25stagea]

just build the box, i built mine to a 'stage 2' cost me $1800 and is rated for 500hp

so what kit did you put in the box and hows it to drive with ?

[RBPOWA-(TJ)]

um, gotta find the list of whats been done.

but basically stage 2 valve body. upgraded clutch packs, band's, rings. welded some part to make it shift faster with no clutch riding. solenoids were upgraded. few other bits and pieces.

driving is fine, may hold gear for like 150rpm more when you just cruise it, but you dont really notice. when cold takes a little bit longer to get into 4th, i just drive to 60kmph in 3rd then speed up to around 70 and it drops into 4th then back off back to 60. but once warm there is no drama's with 4th gear. and it takes about 5mins to warm up after driving.

in sports mode it is realy fast, when you launch is 1st and slap it into second, you feel the wheels trying to chitp and the awd thing taking over for that split second.

in D its so smooth. wouldn't even know anything has been done, no roughness at all, not as harsh as some shift kits i've heard about.

looking at a Stall Converter later on also. see how that goes with the box.

[del_sol87]

hi guys i have a series 2 stagea rs4v and looking 2 convert it to a manual just wanna no how much it would cost to do it all.

just looking 4 a ball park figure.

cheers

[RBPOWA-(TJ)]

i've been told 3-4k excluding labor. . .

[RBPOWA-(TJ)]

i've been told 3-4k excluding labor. . .

[iamhe77]

Who did your shift kit, TJ?

Edited September 23, 2009 by iamhe77