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19-07-2011, 05:02 PM
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Hi guys. I just got a quote from Mal Wood automotive up here in Queensland on getting my AU3 XR6 converted to a manual. The quote for a reconditioned Tremec T5 box with all the bits and pieces to go with it and fitted was $4670. I was just wondering if you thought this was a reasonable price?
Cheers for any help, Scott.
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19-07-2011, 05:41 PM
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Its high but thats what comes with all new bits and a reconditioned box. Could probably get parts yourself and fit it (if your competent with mechanical work) for ~$1,500 or so
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19-07-2011, 05:42 PM
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seems high to me even with a reco box and new clutch for $1800 if you shop around. $300 for all the bits and pieces . and should be no more than $800 to fit it all probably less
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19-07-2011, 06:06 PM
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Wow does seem a bit high. Haha. Any ideas on where I could look to find the stuff cheaper?
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19-07-2011, 06:14 PM
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ebay & wreckers would be a good starting point
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19-07-2011, 07:06 PM
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Okey dokey. I had a look on Ebay but not 100% sure of what to look for. Might look at some wreckers over the weekend.
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19-07-2011, 08:01 PM
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The main question is how mechanicly minded are you ? as you will have to pull half the dash out to fit the pedal setup in etc . I surgest also if you do it your self or eaven get it done for you to have the rear main replaced as it will only cost an extra $20 or so while every thing is out , but a fiew hundred or a big headache for you if it leaks after its all back together.
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19-07-2011, 08:09 PM
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19-07-2011, 08:14 PM
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The main crank shaft seal at back of motor behind drive plate/flywheel ,also there is a welch plug behind there I would replace that also with a brass one to save on a later headache
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19-07-2011, 08:29 PM
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Oh yeah. Thanks for that I will speak to the mechanic to see if he can get stuff a bit cheaper on the weekend.
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19-07-2011, 08:45 PM
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considering i payed 6 grand for a factory 5 speed with low km's, lsd, good condition etc etc makes me think you would be better off looking for a car that came as a manual from the factory probly wont get an xr6 for that money but i would think no more than 9 for a decent xr6 manual, if you want to keep this current car tho i guess you gotta pay what you gotta pay but i would consider looking for a factory 5 speed
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19-07-2011, 10:47 PM
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19-07-2011, 10:15 PM
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I paid around $1400 roughly for everything to convert mine but i changed it myself in my back shed.
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19-07-2011, 10:49 PM
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Cheers for your help.
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19-07-2011, 11:33 PM
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Yeah I think all up mine cost about $1600 to convert. But that was mainly fitted my my mechanic and included a new tailshaft and ecu. Definitely the best bang for buck mod I have ever done. Worth every cent
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20-07-2011, 11:44 PM
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At least you're not after a T56- I got quoted more than double that for just the parts...
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