6 Speed swap, Should I stay auto.
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6 Speed swap, Should I stay auto. Ok first of all, im selling my Talon as it sits for 4,100 with the blown motor. I have a transam thats sitting.
I really have wanted a 6speed car for a long time, its not fun owning AWD and not being able to slam the gears. I know Auto is going to be better for 1/4 but its just the fun factor.
Has anyone done it on here, and how hard is it. Ive search and dont really have any qeustions.
Its A get the auto rebuilt,shift kit, and a stall, or B get a 6speed and swap it. I already have the peddles etc for a 6speed.
Im also limited to 4,100 and the TA might need a new motor.
I really have wanted a 6speed car for a long time, its not fun owning AWD and not being able to slam the gears. I know Auto is going to be better for 1/4 but its just the fun factor.
Has anyone done it on here, and how hard is it. Ive search and dont really have any qeustions.
Its A get the auto rebuilt,shift kit, and a stall, or B get a 6speed and swap it. I already have the peddles etc for a 6speed.
Im also limited to 4,100 and the TA might need a new motor.
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Originally Posted by BlackBirdWs6Zzz
how the heck are you selling a Talon with a blown motor for $4100!!!!
Car has had alot of things replaced low miles, new paint etc. Rims there alot of aftermarket stuff with it. Its coming with spare parts, the motor only cost 800 to rebuild.
Alot of things have been replaced in it, but does this have anything to do with the topic?
IMO, I would stay auto. Mine is A4, and I want a manual so bad, but it is better off to get a manual car from the start. Less of a pain, and the auto is alot faster, cause alot of people mess up the manual. That, and there will be alot of custom stuff to change from Auto to Manual. Did it once, pita....
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Originally Posted by LukePhillips
I would shoot myself in the ear with a gun loaded full of freshley sharpened pencils with rat poison on the tips if I had to drive an auto everyday.
...But thats just me.
...But thats just me.
Im the same way, I like my cars mannual. Thats what is keeping me from wanting to sell my talon.
Im not a race car drive, but I can drive most people let me drive for them etc. Its just for the fun factor of ripping gears, and choosing wich one you want to be in.
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i will say it is not that bd at all mine was origanaly a auto and i swaped to the 6 speed and love it it is so much funner to drive but i am going really hard cor with it now and it is no where near a daily driver n more and that is why i am thinking of going to the th350 just to let you know and if you decide to get the stuff from me i will send you a detail instruction sheet on it
Honestly a conversion is a PITA. Sell the talon and the TA and get another LT1/M6 car.
The M6 sucks as a daily driver for most people because of traffic and such, but for me however I love it. Personal choice I guess. I specifcally looked for an M6 car, already owned an A4 LT1 and didn't like it that much. M6 is much better
The M6 sucks as a daily driver for most people because of traffic and such, but for me however I love it. Personal choice I guess. I specifcally looked for an M6 car, already owned an A4 LT1 and didn't like it that much. M6 is much better
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Originally Posted by slolt1
i will say it is not that bd at all mine was origanaly a auto and i swaped to the 6 speed and love it it is so much funner to drive but i am going really hard cor with it now and it is no where near a daily driver n more and that is why i am thinking of going to the th350 just to let you know and if you decide to get the stuff from me i will send you a detail instruction sheet on it
Sounds good, I have a daily driver.
Im one of those people that dont mind driving a stage 5 clutch and drivig a car thats built and dieing out at idle. Lol Hell ill live like a honda guy and gut the car and not even have a dash but thats tacky.
These things dont bother me at all..
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Originally Posted by slolt1
i will say it is not that bd at all mine was origanaly a auto and i swaped to the 6 speed and love it it is so much funner to drive but i am going really hard cor with it now and it is no where near a daily driver n more and that is why i am thinking of going to the th350 just to let you know and if you decide to get the stuff from me i will send you a detail instruction sheet on it
Sounds good, I have a daily driver.
Im one of those people that dont mind driving a stage 5 clutch and drivig a car thats built and dieing out at idle. Lol Hell ill live like a honda guy and gut the car and not even have a dash but thats tacky.
These things dont bother me at all..
Hes the thing, my Transam was my 1st car its clean body is mint everythign is mint so its worth doing it to.
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I'd say either do the swap or buy an 6-speed car. Its just so much more enjoyable actually being involved and in complete control of the car every second. Besides, real racecars have 3 pedals 
I totally agree, and it was a bitch trying to find a Black M6 in my area. Definately worth it though.
Originally Posted by urbanhunter44
The M6 sucks as a daily driver for most people because of traffic and such, but for me however I love it. Personal choice I guess. I specifcally looked for an M6 car ... M6 is much better
Originally Posted by wolfsburgfanatic
I totally agree, and it was a bitch trying to find a Black M6 in my area. Definately worth it though.
But yeah, taking your time and finding what you want will get you the BEST results every time. In the end you'll be happy you sweated it out driving the beater for so long!
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the swap isn't THAT bad. i did it last summer. it's usually not cheap to round up all the parts. i got lucky and basically got everything for $1200 including a freshly rebuilt t56. if you want to know anything specific send me a PM 'cuz i will probably forget about this thread.
here's the write up most ppl think is the best and it's the one i used.
http://www.afrashteh.com/tranny_pics/T56.htm
here's the write up most ppl think is the best and it's the one i used.
http://www.afrashteh.com/tranny_pics/T56.htm
I think you could buy a 6spd if you sold the TA, and combined it with the $$ from the Talon.
Aoutos are good for Drag Racing and not as much fun on the street. I like driving the Mach on the street alot more then my Z.
Aoutos are good for Drag Racing and not as much fun on the street. I like driving the Mach on the street alot more then my Z.