R32 GTS-T auto -> manual conversion... (again :p)

[Campster123]

Hey,

I realise this has kinda be covered a few times but I'm after a few more specifics if possible.

Basically I'm currently seeking an r32 gts-t. I'm prolly going to go for a 4-door (bit of a bonus is that you can find them a bit cheaper typically) and was wanting to go for a manual. BUT looking around the place auto's tend to go for a fair bit cheaper (~$3000) compared to an equivalent manual. So I'm possibly leaning towards an auto atm.

I can see some up sides to autos - perfect for city driving, keep decent performance in a straight line and cheaper to repair. BUT, then you miss out on the total control a manual offers, the better efficiency, the ease of modding and the better circuit performance...

But if I can get a auto for $3000 less than a similar I'd probably do it. And in all honesty I'd prolly be fine with driving it for a while, but I know down the track I'd get the itch for a manual so I'm looking at conversion options.

Roughly how much does it cost for an auto -> manual conversion on one of these cars (if we tend to agree less than $3000 then I'm pretty set on an auto!).

Also, and the main reason I started another one of these threads - is there any one in Adelaide that would do it that you guys reccomend and that I could talk to about it?!?!

Cheers,

Adam

[predator]

Well it should cost you..

~$600 for decent condition R32 manual gearbox

~$400 for a clutch kit

~$50 for a manual flywheel

~maybe $100 for clutch slave + master cylinders

~maybe $100 for manual tailshaft

~pedals + misc: $100

Total: ~$1350 + labour (either DIY if you are proficient or a few hundred for somebody else to do it)

If you can pickup a manual halfcut for $2500 and flog off the engine and brakes to somebody for $1200 thats one way to get everything you need at a good price

[Campster123]

Wow, that's not bad at all. Hmmmmm an auto's looking sooooooooo tempting atm!

[knore]

spend the 1350+ on the automatic box getting a stall converter, shift kit, new bands/clutches and watch the manual equivelant in your rear mirror :uh-huh:

if your really set on a manual, then buy a manual

[StuiE]

I'm converting my R31 to manual soon, so far I've got:

RB30 gearbox $660 (ripoff, but couldn't find another rb30 or 20 box), then another $60 for a gearstick for it :-|

Tailshaft $60

Clutch/pressure plate/flywheel/crossmember/pedals/hydraulics $100 (good deal )

I know of an R31 in Adelaide that got manual converted by Fours n More or something..not sure of the cost though.

You would probably find that autos have been driven more 'sedately' than manuals, so that's a plus.

[predator]

RB30 gearbox $660

err.. yeah, i sold a few months back a perfectly good rb30 manual box for $170...

spend the 1350+ on the automatic box getting a stall converter, shift kit, new bands/clutches and watch the manual equivelant in your rear mirror

ba... autos are boring after a while.. trust me, I've had both Just change the diff for same results. You'll find most of the extra acceleration in an auto is the better ratios.

if your really set on a manual, then buy a manual

Not if you can find a very good condition car, that just happens to be auto. Autos are a few $k cheaper on average, so why should the gearing type be a concern? Manuals have better control on both the twisties, and the track as well.