Hey I just picked up a EF XR6 and I was wondering if anyone knew any info on changing from a T5 to an auto. Any info would be great.

Not for for me to know why you would do such a thing, but if you're serious....read the "auto to manual" conversion guides by "voxace" and "Froudey" then reverse all the procedures. You will definitely need a spigot bearing and bush puller, an EF auto ecu, gearbox wiring harness, gearbox, torque converter, auto pedal box, probably a tailshaft, auto gearshift assembly, t/fluid cooler pipes, auto radiator and many other items.
You obviously don't realise how huge this job would be. IMO, a waste of time and money, sell it at a profit and buy an auto. Depending on the state of the the auto box, the above costing already exceeds $2000, without labour, oils or tools. You would get some of this back by selling of your T5, ECU and pedal box, but not much. I hope you have someone with a lot of experience to help you, there are probably some members here who would swap a very good auto for a manual XR6, something to consider any way.
Paul

Hey there mate, recently i paid $1000 for a T5 transmission and near new exedy clutch inc installation from auto to T5 by a prof mechanic, im sure the reverse conversion would be the same.

Look for a mechanic on the forums here that will do a cash job and source an auto from somewhere, once you sell the manual, buy the auto tranny and pay for labour ($300 odd) you wont be out much.

Im sure it can be done
Matt

Im pretty sure some people out there would swap their auto for a manual for free.

Good for both people, both can test out each others boxes! (ohh the mechanical ones!)

Hey ive got an auto ecu, wanna swap me for the maunal one??? theres one less thing to get on your list...

Wanna swap?

The auto in my car is in really good nick, and I'm more than happy to go for a drive down to mackay.

btw: thats a serious offer too

PM me
(EDIT: that sounds like a really dodgy pick up line doesnt it. "PM me baby..." )

Last edited by nicco on Mon Nov 19, 2007 4:36 pm, edited 1 time in total.

best advice you'll get

Swap your auto xr6 for a manual one. Im sure you'll have heaps of people lined up.....