converting a 5-speed to an auto
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RE: converting a 5-speed to an auto
ORIGINAL: projectresto83
Transmission
Flexplate (you may stilll be able to use the 157 tooth you have now if you have a small bellhousing C4)
TV Cable (AOD) or Kickdown Cable (C4)
computer does not have to be switched but can be (Unless its an AODE)
You can leave the pedals also and still use the clutch as a neutral safety switch to have to start the car
Trans cooler and its lines
Thats all I can think of but not for sure if it is all of it.
Transmission
Flexplate (you may stilll be able to use the 157 tooth you have now if you have a small bellhousing C4)
TV Cable (AOD) or Kickdown Cable (C4)
computer does not have to be switched but can be (Unless its an AODE)
You can leave the pedals also and still use the clutch as a neutral safety switch to have to start the car
Trans cooler and its lines
Thats all I can think of but not for sure if it is all of it.
Where do you guys recommend I pick up a throttle valve cable assembly from?
Decided upon AOD. Do I need a different flexplate?
Joined: Jul 2007
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RE: converting a 5-speed to an auto
Has anyone actually done this conversion? The floorpans on an automatic and stick car appear to be different and the holes look different.
If I remember right B+M was saying their shifter would not work in a stick car.
If I remember right B+M was saying their shifter would not work in a stick car.
2nd Gear Member
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 357
From: Mississippi
RE: converting a 5-speed to an auto
I know I had to cut a little towards the front of the tunnel in order for me to get to the front 2 bolts on the shifter. So I would bet from the factory the hole would be bigger on a manual car. But I don’t see if being so big that you couldn't make it work for an auto shifter. You could always screw the 4 holes in the side, because that shouldn't be any wider.
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RE: converting a 5-speed to an auto
i know when i did my aod to t5 swap i had to add material in some places and cut a bigger hole in others. as for the conversion... you shouldn't have very many problems with it... you can always post in the wtb section of this forum or check ebay for the cables and ish... pull your part is a great place too.
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Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Ohio
RE: converting a 5-speed to an auto
ORIGINAL: skumbee
hmm question is the flexplate the flywheel????????????
hmm question is the flexplate the flywheel????????????
Yukon Cornelius
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 11,812
From: deep in the heart of dixie GEORGIA
RE: converting a 5-speed to an auto
your gonn have to remove the pilot bearing fromt he rear of the crank, you need an auto flexplate,you need a aod blockplate, the t5 starter is fine to use with the aod. your gonna need the auto computer(you can use the auto computer in a manual swap but not vice versa) your gonna have to mess witht he crossmember to slide it foward slightly. the speedo cable will work but you need a gear foe an auto car. y9ou gonna need the tv cable and the associated pieces for the throttle body the shifter etc your gonna need a tranny cooler since your manual car probably doesnt have one. the floor pan is slightly different
i might have some of the parts like stock shifter,tv cable etc ill look and see i swapped from an aod to a t5 you doing it backwards[8D]
i might have some of the parts like stock shifter,tv cable etc ill look and see i swapped from an aod to a t5 you doing it backwards[8D]
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Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 178
From: Pittsburgh, PA
RE: converting a 5-speed to an auto
i would go with the A9P computer it works with both auto and manual tranny. and yes dont forget the pilot bearing its a real pain when u go to but the tranny in and it just doesnt fit right. i got my motor from a 5spd car and didnt bother to look if the bearing was still there. i found it 3 days later. lol