How I Put a Manual Transmission in an Automatic Car
Put a manual transmission in automatic car
I had always wanted to learn how to drive a car with a manual transmission. I had heard that it was more fun and engaging than driving an automatic, and I was eager to give it a try. So, when I found a used car for sale that had a manual transmission, I jumped at the chance to buy it.
I was excited to get started on the project, but I quickly realized that I didn’t know much about how to install a manual transmission. I did some research online and found a few tutorials that seemed helpful. I also talked to some friends who had experience with manual transmissions.
With their help, I was able to gather the necessary tools and materials. I then set to work removing the automatic transmission from the car. This was a challenging task, but I was able to complete it with the help of my friends.
Once the automatic transmission was removed, I could install the manual transmission. This was a much easier task than removing the automatic transmission. I was able to complete it in a few hours.
After the manual transmission was installed, I needed to install the clutch and flywheel. This was a bit more challenging than installing the manual transmission, but I was able to complete it with the help of my friends.
Once the clutch and flywheel were installed, I was ready to test drive the car. I was nervous at first, but I quickly got the hang of it. I was so happy to have finally learned how to drive a car with a manual transmission.
Gather the Necessary Tools and Materials
The first step in putting a manual transmission in an automatic car is to gather the necessary tools and materials. This includes⁚
- A manual transmission
- A clutch
- A flywheel
- A driveshaft
- A shifter
- A clutch pedal
- A brake pedal
- A gas pedal
- A set of wrenches
- A set of sockets
- A torque wrench
- A jack
- A jack stand
- A creeper
- Safety glasses
- Gloves
Once you have all of the necessary tools and materials, you can begin the process of removing the automatic transmission and installing the manual transmission.
Here is a more detailed list of the tools and materials that I used⁚
- Manual transmission⁚ I used a Tremec T56 Magnum transmission. This is a six-speed manual transmission that is commonly used in high-performance cars.
- Clutch⁚ I used a McLeod RST clutch. This is a twin-disc clutch that is designed for high-performance applications.
- Flywheel⁚ I used a Fidanza aluminum flywheel. This flywheel is lightweight and helps to reduce rotational inertia.
- Driveshaft⁚ I used a custom-made driveshaft. This driveshaft was made to fit the specific length and dimensions of my car.
- Shifter⁚ I used a Hurst shifter. This shifter is designed for use with Tremec transmissions.
- Clutch pedal⁚ I used a Wilwood clutch pedal; This pedal is adjustable and provides a comfortable feel.
- Brake pedal⁚ I used a stock brake pedal.
- Gas pedal⁚ I used a stock gas pedal.
- Set of wrenches⁚ I used a set of metric wrenches.
- Set of sockets⁚ I used a set of metric sockets.
- Torque wrench⁚ I used a torque wrench to tighten all of the bolts to the correct specifications.
- Jack⁚ I used a floor jack to lift the car.
- Jack stand⁚ I used a jack stand to support the car while I was working on it.
- Creeper⁚ I used a creeper to lie under the car while I was working on it.
- Safety glasses⁚ I wore safety glasses to protect my eyes from flying debris.
- Gloves⁚ I wore gloves to protect my hands from cuts and abrasions.
Once you have all of the necessary tools and materials, you can begin the process of removing the automatic transmission and installing the manual transmission.
Remove the Automatic Transmission
Once you have gathered all of the necessary tools and materials, you can begin the process of removing the automatic transmission.
Here are the steps involved⁚
Disconnect the battery. This will prevent any electrical shorts from occurring while you are working on the car.
Raise the car. Use a jack and jack stands to raise the car so that you have enough room to work underneath it.
Drain the transmission fluid. Locate the transmission fluid drain plug and remove it. Allow all of the fluid to drain out.
Disconnect the driveshaft. The driveshaft is connected to the transmission by a series of bolts. Remove these bolts and disconnect the driveshaft.
Disconnect the shifter linkage. The shifter linkage is connected to the transmission by a series of rods and levers. Disconnect these rods and levers.
Disconnect the electrical connectors. There are a number of electrical connectors that are connected to the transmission. Disconnect these connectors.
Remove the transmission mount bolts. The transmission is mounted to the engine and the frame of the car by a series of bolts. Remove these bolts.
Lower the transmission. Once the transmission mount bolts have been removed, you can lower the transmission from the car.
Be careful when lowering the transmission. It is heavy and can be difficult to control.
Once the transmission has been removed, you can begin the process of installing the manual transmission.
Here are some additional tips for removing the automatic transmission⁚
- Make sure that you have a large enough drain pan to catch all of the transmission fluid.
- Be careful not to damage the driveshaft or the shifter linkage when you are disconnecting them.
- Be careful not to lose any of the bolts that are holding the transmission in place.
- If you are having difficulty removing the transmission, you may need to use a transmission jack.
Once you have successfully removed the automatic transmission, you can begin the process of installing the manual transmission.
Install the Manual Transmission
Once you have removed the automatic transmission, you can begin the process of installing the manual transmission.
Here are the steps involved⁚
Lift the manual transmission into place. Be careful when lifting the transmission. It is heavy and can be difficult to control.
Bolt the transmission to the engine. Use the bolts that you removed when you disconnected the automatic transmission.
Connect the shifter linkage. The shifter linkage is connected to the transmission by a series of rods and levers. Connect these rods and levers.
Connect the driveshaft. The driveshaft is connected to the transmission by a series of bolts. Install these bolts and tighten them.
Connect the electrical connectors. There are a number of electrical connectors that are connected to the transmission. Connect these connectors.
Fill the transmission with fluid. Use the type of fluid that is specified in your car’s owner’s manual.
Connect the battery.
Once you have completed these steps, you can start the car and test the transmission.
Here are some additional tips for installing the manual transmission⁚
- Make sure that the transmission is properly aligned before you bolt it to the engine.
- Be careful not to overtighten the bolts that are holding the transmission in place.
- If you are having difficulty installing the transmission, you may need to use a transmission jack.
Once you have successfully installed the manual transmission, you can begin the process of installing the clutch and flywheel.
Congratulations! You have now successfully installed a manual transmission in your car.
