Transmission swap from 5 spd to auto
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Transmission swap from 5 spd to auto
Hi, I will b e picking up a 97 Del Sol at a good price but I really wanted an auto. Will it be hard to expense to convert? And does anyone recommend a good shop in the Bay Area (CA)? I try the look through the search but was unable to find any information. Thanks. 
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Re: Transmission swap from 5 spd to auto (sol4me)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sol4me »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Hi, I will b e picking up a 97 Del Sol at a good price but I really wanted an auto. Will it be hard to expense to convert? And does anyone recommend a good shop in the Bay Area (CA)? I try the look through the search but was unable to find any information. Thanks. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Don't, just don't even think about it, i've done automatic to manual swaps before, those are a joke, going the other way is a nightmare. Either learn to drive stick or buy one that was a factory automatic.
</TD></TR></TABLE>Don't, just don't even think about it, i've done automatic to manual swaps before, those are a joke, going the other way is a nightmare. Either learn to drive stick or buy one that was a factory automatic.
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Re: Transmission swap from 5 spd to auto (94EG8)
I agree completely autos are very boring and slow on top of it all i used to drive was auto give 5spd a chance took me awhile to get the hang of it but thanks to my old eg i learned and now stick is all i drive (and own)
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Re: Transmission swap from 5 spd to auto (sol4me)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sol4me »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Thanks for the input. I did get the 97 5-spd and will enjoy it. Thanks again 
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Why did you want an automatic?
Also, what trim level is it?
</TD></TR></TABLE>Why did you want an automatic?
Also, what trim level is it?
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Re: Transmission swap from 5 spd to auto (NOFX)
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Yeah, how come? I've never understood the appeal of the automatic transmission, rough jerky shifts, no control whatsoever, poorer mileage and just not fun to drive. I've just never understood why anyone would want one.
Yeah, how come? I've never understood the appeal of the automatic transmission, rough jerky shifts, no control whatsoever, poorer mileage and just not fun to drive. I've just never understood why anyone would want one.
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