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i have an 89 extra cab with a shot motor and an auto. i was wanting to swap it for a 5-speed but didn`t really know how hard or what mods needed to be made. or should i just leave it an auto.
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You will need and ECU for a manual trans as well as wiring for a manual trans. Hopefully you can get what you need from the trans. donor vehicle.
What motor do you have now?
I prefer autos for off-road. Manuals give more zip around town and on the highway, just my opinion. We all have different usage requirements.
What motor do you have now?
I prefer autos for off-road. Manuals give more zip around town and on the highway, just my opinion. We all have different usage requirements.
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You will need and ECU for a manual trans as well as wiring for a manual trans. Hopefully you can get what you need from the trans. donor vehicle.
What motor do you have now?
I prefer autos for off-road. Manuals give more zip around town and on the highway, just my opinion. We all have different usage requirements.
What motor do you have now?
I prefer autos for off-road. Manuals give more zip around town and on the highway, just my opinion. We all have different usage requirements.
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I would think that a ECU from an auto would have issues if the VSS inputs for the auto aren't there anymore? As well as gear position from the gear selector.
Yes the autos are slow but if you want street fast install a Chev. motor. and trans........... I like the slow predictable power from the auto when going slow, and around town it's not a big hinderance.
If I want big power I'll drive my Dodge 3500 Cummins or my Dodge Daytona R/T Charger. Life is good.
Yes the autos are slow but if you want street fast install a Chev. motor. and trans........... I like the slow predictable power from the auto when going slow, and around town it's not a big hinderance.
If I want big power I'll drive my Dodge 3500 Cummins or my Dodge Daytona R/T Charger. Life is good.
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If his truck has a 22RE engine there won`t be any problems concerning the VSS, my cousin converted his 86 4Runner with a 22RE engine to a manual transmission and had no problems at all, and were getting ready to convert my 86 4Runner to manual also. if he has a 3.0 engine i have no clue as to what needs to be done.
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5 speed all the way. The autos are tough but sucky for power. I did my diesel and it was nothing. You need a pedal bracket assy, master/slave cylinders and flywheel/clutch.
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On the other hand... the fact that it is easier to control the application of torque with an automatic while simultaneously applying the accelerator and brakes: something that really needs 3 feet to do with a stick shift, seems to make anything more than really slow creeping gear ratios almost a moot point.
On the other hand, I don't rock climb. However that doesn't change the fact that my stock 84 chrysler laser 3sp auto turbo spanked my bud's stock 85 dodge manual 5sp daytona turbo z in 1/4. So I guess auto's do suck- the power away from comparable machines.
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