Hey everyone, Yes i know this topic has been posted previously however i thought a more in-depth thread would be useful and share what i have learnt so far.
As most manual MN owners would know the gear ratios in the 5 speed box are dreadful even more so when they are exasperated by 34" tyres. 1st gear is far to tall, Reverse feels like you could do 100km'h
and 5th isn't tall enough.
Which leaves me starring down the barrel of an auto swap. So far from i have gathered it will require the gearbox, TC, flex plate maybe, gearbox cross-member, auto tail shaft, trans ecu, trans loom, Shifter and surround and engine ecu.
I have a few questions though, Are the diff ratios the same between manual and auto models?
Is the front tail shaft the same?
Do you need the dash from an auto?
Where would the transmission Ecu be located
And finally in everyone's opinion would it easier to transplant an entire engine and drive-line?
Have put too much time and effort into this vehicle to swap it for an auto couldn't part with it.