Trans Swap

[PaulCreamer]

I have a 2000, 4WD 3500 auto. I want to get rid of my auto and replace it with a 6 speed. This would probably be cheaper than dumping 3 or 4 K into upgrades to the trans. before I can bomb. I am counting on finding a wreck at a junk yard and pulling the trans. I have done this before in cars when I was a kid (mid 70's), and figure all I need is a clutch/break pedal assy. and cut a hole for the shifter. The thing that I am not sure of is the electronics. What am I getting myself into?



Has anybody done this before?

Thanks in advance

 

[parcher]

Gizmo007 did this in reverse, he now has an auto where once was a 6 speed.

 

[FDziurda]

Contact Jim Leonard

You might want to contact Jim Leonard. He is listed in the "Links". He replaced an auto with a 6-speed for a friend last Summer. I think there is more to it than you indicated.



Good Luck,



Frank Dz

 

[bmoeller]

Don't recall which one it is, but one of the past issues of the TDR mag. had a good article on an auto/6spd. swap.

 

[Redram 1]

Call Jim at Basley's 1 724 455 6100 He has everything you need to do the job. I did my truck two years ago went from an auto to a 5 speed he sells a complete kit. Mine was $2000. 00 bucks for everything,including a new computer and complete wire harness. hope this helps.

 

[jimk]

transmission swap

Originally posted by Redram 1

Call Jim at Basley's 1 724 455 6100 He has everything you need to do the job. I did my truck two years ago went from an auto to a 5 speed he sells a complete kit. Mine was $2000. 00 bucks for everything,including a new computer and complete wire harness. hope this helps.

I called today and Jim is going to get back to me. What a deal. I did not think that there was any thing like that out there. What about a 6 speed with the 1. 375 input shaft instead of a 5 speed for a 95 4x4? thanks JimK

 

[JOE911]

Jim,

While you are replacing the auto with a 6sp, better upgrade the clutch that way- bombs away

Joe