man to auto trans swap

[98slushbox]

I am thinking about swapping an auto. in for my 5 spd. The truck is 2wd. Has anyone done one and can give me some pointers on it. thanks

Lance

 

[Got Smoke?]

PM "BigPapa" he converted his 95(I think?) 2wd 2500 from auto to a 5spd.



I wish I had the $$$ to convert my truck to a fully built Goerend transmission! :{

 

[98slushbox]

thanks, i'll shoot him a pm

 

[BigPapa]

No need to Pm me.



I'm not 100% sure but I think you will need the following:

• An auto transmission of course, the 47RH variety, which you'll only find in a '94-'95.
  
• A torque converter.
  
• transmission lines.
  
• A transmission cooler.
  
• I'm not sure on the heat exchanger.
  
• A steering column.
  
• Probably a PCM or ECM or whatever it's called from an auto.
  
• A flex plate.
  
• Some drive shaft work.
  
• The yoke for the auto.
  
• Some pedals unless you just want to take the clutch pedal out and use the little brake pedal.
  
• Some wiring work.
  
• A patch for the big hole in your floor.
  
• And if you want to do it right, an instrument panel from an auto.
  

I think you can use the same cross-member, we just turned mine around, but I'm not sure about the rear mount. I'm sure I've forgotten something important. :-laf

I would suggest either building the auto or buying a built one. I think I read somewhere that ATS has a "kit". Could've been one of the other builders, though.



I'm sure you could find someone with the auto that wants the 5-speed that would swap with you. That would be your best bet.



Good luck,

Scott

 

[Got Smoke?]

Hey Scott my Fiance is looking at a 96 2500 identical to mine but auto



To bad A) She is currently unemployed & B) We would still have to sell her car before we could buy this truck. :{ :{ :{



That would be nice... . just call Dave order some parts..... call peter swap for a single disk for her..... have a LONG weekend with Crazy Cuz Dilbert & a few other buddies under both! :-laf

 

[BigPapa]

What are you waiting for? Offer to co-sign for her if you need to. :-laf



Scott

 

[TJSHOTROD]

I say buy a auto truck and swap motors.

 

[CTait]

I recently converted mine from an auto to manual. If I could figure out how to post in the classifieds I would list the parts. I also have a new never installed ATS triple lok torque converter. I would even travel a fair distance to trade steering colums if someone is interested. My truck is a 4 wheel drive. I don't know if the tail piece on a 47RH can be changed or not

 

[BigPapa]

I say buy a auto truck and swap motors.



2001 H. O. ,4x4,QC,SB,6spd swapped out for a fully built suncoast,Twins,I. I. Hot rod pump,F. A. S. S. ,Drag Comp,Mach 6's,Water/meth,Dual 5" exh,6" Dick Cepek lift with 37" Toyo M/T www.JandHperformance.com

Are you speaking from experience? I see you swapped a 6-speed for the auto.



Scott

 

[98slushbox]

Bigpapa, I found a 94 parts truck close by that i'm getting all the parts i need. crossmember, driveshaft, cooler, lines but i wasnt sure if i'd need a pcm or ecm if i use an rh instead of an re. I've had a built re in the past. As far as the column and floor hole goes, i am gonna keep my column and put a ratchet shifter on the floor with a button on the handle for OD. I just need to find out about the pcm thing.

thanks,

Lance

 

[BigPapa]

Lance,



I'd suggest you contact Jim Leonard. He goes by "Dieseldemon" on here. I think he has a website and phone number in the "Links" section. He is THE man to answer your question.



Scott

 

[98slushbox]

thanks a bunch, i'll send him a pm.

Lance

 

[TJSHOTROD]

TJ

Are you speaking from experience? I see you swapped a 6-speed for the auto.



Scott

Yes



TJ

 

[98slushbox]

TJ,

How do you like the suncoast transmission?