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| settlepetal |
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I'm interested to hear if anyone has converted a BF Falcon XT automatic transmission to a manual transmission?
I love my XT falcon, and am gradually adding modifications to it to make it a bit more original - having a manual XT would be fantastic but I would prefer to know if anyone has attempted this and with what success? What exactly would I need to do this? Any information would be awesome! Thanks guys! |
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| Benny D |
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im preety sure it has been done with success.
but i believe you have to change the computer to one from a manual xt. or maybe a xr6 would do it. best bet would be to find a xr6 manual or xt manual as a donor car for all the bits.
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| bry40l |
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couldnt you flash tune it to a manual?
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| low_ryda |
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i've read it's possible with a re-flash in bf's, not with ba's. I'm intrigued to see what you can dig up as there seems to be alot of the 'sell it and buy a manual' crowd around but not alot with useful info.
I guess the ecu crowd would be the best place to start as thats the biggest hurdle.
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| 67RCE |
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You need:
Gearbox (5 or 6 speed?) Tailshaft from a manual Clutch/Flywheel New slave Master cylinder + Fluid lines BA/F Manual pedal Time + Patience Flash tuner to allow the Auto ECU to run, or a manual ECU and plenty of cash and patience at Ford.
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| settlepetal |
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Guys - thanks so much for replying!
I totally agree (re: patience with Ford) - I'm sure as these cars get older there will be more post's of others who have converted to manual. I had a quote a few months back from a mechanic who said he could do it for $5000.....although he was a bit uncertain with the exact amount....still, if I go ahead with the conversion, I'll let you guys know....i'm sure it's a matter of using XR6 bits and pieces (very technical of me!) and a really good mechanic!! Cheers Guys! |
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| bry40l |
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for 5000 you COULD sell it and buy a manual
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| 67RCE |
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settlepetal wrote: Guys - thanks so much for replying! I totally agree (re: patience with Ford) - I'm sure as these cars get older there will be more post's of others who have converted to manual. I had a quote a few months back from a mechanic who said he could do it for $5000.....although he was a bit uncertain with the exact amount....still, if I go ahead with the conversion, I'll let you guys know....i'm sure it's a matter of using XR6 bits and pieces (very technical of me!) and a really good mechanic!! Cheers Guys! You can do it for less than $5k! My mate did his conversion almost 5 years ago (first successful retaining stock ECU AFAIK) for less than $3k.
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