K3iTaR0 Member 2 Member For: 16y 7m 15d Posted 25/09/08 11:49 AM Share Posted 25/09/08 11:49 AM G'day I just bought a BA xr6 and I want to change it from a auto to a manual just after a rough cost and where I can get it done or buy the kit cheers! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/50107-auto-to-manual-conversion/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howsee Donating Members 785 Member For: 17y 7m 5d Gender: Male Location: Carindale, Brisbane Posted 25/09/08 12:00 PM Share Posted 25/09/08 12:00 PM mate I'm looking at doing the same thing. my 4sp won't handle the power and I'm completely over auto's. I wanted a manual originally but couldn't find one I liked so yeah. anyways give malwood a buzz, they're forum advertisers, they have everything to do the job. they can do the conversion for you, but note you won't have much change out of 9 grand... I've decided its worth it as I'm fed up with auto's... it depends on what you want out of the car and what you're willing to spend. Howsee Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/50107-auto-to-manual-conversion/#findComment-740188 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdan Well-Hard Bangin' Member Member 3,422 Member For: 17y 8m 21d Gender: Male Location: Perff, WA Posted 25/09/08 12:05 PM Share Posted 25/09/08 12:05 PM Dean (03XR6T) did the same thing, so he'd be a great source of info if he's around, but yeh other than that, Mal Wood Auto - Here will give you costing on the gear/transplant.Dan Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/50107-auto-to-manual-conversion/#findComment-740190 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Wiggum Moar Powar Babeh Lifetime Members 19,332 Member For: 19y 7m 18d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 25/09/08 12:53 PM Share Posted 25/09/08 12:53 PM I did mine about three years ago. Got the box and pedal assy from Mal.Very simple conversion Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/50107-auto-to-manual-conversion/#findComment-740212 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azzman460 Azzman Member 223 Member For: 16y 9m 18d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 26/09/08 04:42 AM Share Posted 26/09/08 04:42 AM depends if you want 5 or 6 speed manual. Being a BA a 6 speed conversion would take a lot of work and $$$, and correct me if I'm wrong but a 5 speed manual wouldnt take much more power than a 4 speed auto. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/50107-auto-to-manual-conversion/#findComment-740534 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Wiggum Moar Powar Babeh Lifetime Members 19,332 Member For: 19y 7m 18d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 26/09/08 04:51 AM Share Posted 26/09/08 04:51 AM It takes about a day to carry out the conversion if your doing it on the floor in your garage. Im pretty sure Mal has it down to around 6 hours?Its no more work to install a 6spd over a 5spd. A few members on here have done it for around 5K using secondhand boxes. Mine was closer to 7.5k with a new box, new clutch alloy csc, braided lines, new pedal box etc etcI did mine because i already owned the car, was happy with the mods already done (nizpro kit etc) and its was (at the time) going to cost me closer to 15k to trade up a BA MKII ute to get the six speed. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/50107-auto-to-manual-conversion/#findComment-740542 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azzman460 Azzman Member 223 Member For: 16y 9m 18d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 26/09/08 05:21 AM Share Posted 26/09/08 05:21 AM To do a 6 speed manual conversion in a BA do you need a 2 piece tailshaft? I only say this because the BA MKII's were the first 6 speed boxes and these had 2 piece tailshafts, I've never seen a 6 speed box with a 1 piece. Or does it have a 2 piece already? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/50107-auto-to-manual-conversion/#findComment-740555 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guests Posted 26/09/08 05:58 AM Share Posted 26/09/08 05:58 AM The 5 speeds have a 2 piece already & I'd be guessing the 4 speed auto's would as well Got to change the yoke on the box end of the TS for it to fit the new box... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/50107-auto-to-manual-conversion/#findComment-740586 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Wiggum Moar Powar Babeh Lifetime Members 19,332 Member For: 19y 7m 18d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 26/09/08 06:03 AM Share Posted 26/09/08 06:03 AM The 4 speeds just need the shaft shortened to fit Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/50107-auto-to-manual-conversion/#findComment-740590 Share on other sites More sharing options...
104ord Member 391 Member For: 17y 1m 24d Gender: Male Location: north brisbane Posted 26/09/08 07:03 AM Share Posted 26/09/08 07:03 AM would it be a simitar swap for the n/a. or do XRs and XTs have different length shafts... maybe a diff and box conversion... now im gettin excited Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/50107-auto-to-manual-conversion/#findComment-740636 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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