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944 auto to manual conversion..?
Has anyone done it? how hard/costly do you guys think it would be..?
Thanks, Paul
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02-19-2010, 05:47 PM
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It's possible, but difficult.
If you have all the parts necessary, and can do the work yourself, I'd say give it a try. If you need to acquire the parts, you need far more than just the tranny, and it would be difficult to not sink too much money into a car that is now probably worth less, as unless it is done to factory standards, it's now a frankenporsche with little resale value. |
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02-19-2010, 06:22 PM
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Not worth it
Too much hassle. Better off to get a standard transmission 944. Then you can have one of each! Honestly though, keep it stock. Autos are fine and have less transmission difficulties.
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02-19-2010, 08:40 PM
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No enthusiasm so far... but I like the idea, I think they all should be converted manual! After all, having an automatic sports car is like dating a supermodel with no v****a.. it's super lame!
There's a lot of hydraulic stuff to do.. and drilling, and retrofitting, but anything is possible with enough patience.. I bet you can get the parts cheap, maybe use 924 parts? |
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02-19-2010, 09:56 PM
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I've been trying to figure out what to compare an automatic Porsche to. Supermodel without a v****a sounds about right.
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02-19-2010, 10:02 PM
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Converting over to the Manual shift Transaxle is to much trouble - to include the main ECU/Dme as the auto trans is controlled by it and will not work with a standard transaxle, shift rods and tube, clutch slave and master hydraulics, shifter mechanism complete, pedal assembly, etc.
It has been done before but it is costly and time consuming job...
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02-20-2010, 12:08 AM
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The DME for the automatic and the manual trans cars are the same for the same year.
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02-20-2010, 04:59 AM
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Here is a quick solution:
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Ill be undertaking this first of the year. I have 2 complete cars
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11-18-2012, 10:27 PM
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Sounds like a PITA, but I just can't imagine driving a 944 with a nasty 1980's 3 speed Audi slushbox.
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11-18-2012, 11:07 PM
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I wonder how driving an auto 944 is... I'm not holding my breath
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11-18-2012, 11:58 PM
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If one were to buy a 5 speed parts car with a busted engine....... it would be as easy as as transferring your good engine to the manual car.
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11-19-2012, 08:22 AM
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It can easily be done in two simple step
1). Sell Automatic 944 2). Buy Manual 944 |
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11-19-2012, 09:30 AM
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11-19-2012, 10:02 AM
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I'd say go for it, especially with both cars. People make auto to manual conversions out to be a big deal when they really aren't.
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11-19-2012, 11:27 AM
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11-19-2012, 11:43 AM
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 If you're going to survive, you have to sell what they want, unfortunately.
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11-19-2012, 01:09 PM
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Good point. Although I very much appreciate my iPhones as well
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