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DennisW
post Jul 15 2008, 03:59 PM
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I am thinking of converting my automatic Colt to a 5-speed manual. Has anyone done anything similar here ? I know it will be a big project, and I am up for just about anything short of cutting sheet metal. So far I know it will need a different computer and different distributor than the auto's (in additon to the obvious drivetrain differences). Thankfully driveshafts are the same, I think. What else has to be done? Any input appreciated.
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post Jul 15 2008, 05:57 PM
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Many of us have done this , but , we would like to kno which model yu are referring to so anyone can give yu advice, how to . (year , engine etc , model.....)
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post Jul 15 2008, 11:27 PM
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if the car is your 1987 Colt E it would cost more to convert
than the current car is worth on market value

most economical way is to
purchase a 1987 Colt with the manual gearbox with all the bits you need

and strip it out --sell the bits you dont need as parts to recoup the costs




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post Jul 16 2008, 03:22 PM
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Yes is is the '87 noted on the left margin. It is in very nice shape, just got new cyl head and other parts, and I am building it to use, not to sell anyway, so unless it gets too involved as noted I still would like to do it. I know some out there have done this and am just looking for some guidance. Just hate automatics and want better mileage too. (Doubt the auto will last much longer anyway.)
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