"Manual swapping is easy" says the guy with 10 years automotive experience and a lift in his garage lol. Maybe I'll get a cheap automatic and take on this project one day.
This is awesome taking the mystery out of manual swapping. Manual swapped my v6 05 accord with an Acura tl 6 speed powertrain. It wasn't too hard at All many people online told me not to do it at all because it was "to hard" or "to expensive" I bought the whole parts car for $900 driven it for the last 3 years never an issue looks factory to.
@@benyounge9672 Depends On the car to be honest. My old 350z cost around $1,800, whereas the MR2 I'm planning on swapping is probably going to cost between $1,400 - $1,600
...And hey kids, don't let your new manual trans hang on the clutch disc before puting in your trans bolts. Another lesson learned the hard way. You'll end up bending the clutch disc and have a very chattery clutch engagement.
@@alexgorski5031 you need to rip out the trans, engine, all the wiring. make the engine run with as little wires as possible or find a new engine. too many compfuckulators in new machines
Dude the narration over the time lapse is so fn legit! You're vids and editing skills are just getting better and better! And more and more like a show on velocity! Seriously bro I'm so impressed!!!
Smarter people are disliking it because it is very dangerously not informative! A lot of newer cars require a lot more work involved mainly to do with electrical. Some cars like my ford fiesta require a manual wiring harness, there are tricks into using your current automatic harness for the manual ecu but research carefully, and know what you are doing. Have an extra car available because some swaps have taken people weeks!
simply the best manual swap vid on youtube. well done guys.. wish u threw more light on the clutch linkage parts & how u put the clutch pedal in .. cheers!
I found a super clean automatic Miata with 80k I’m about to pick up for CHEAP. Planning on manual swapping it and flipping it to fund another build. No rust and sick yellow paint
The first time I did a clutch on a friends polo we forgot to to tighten the driveshaft bolts. We went to McDonald’s in a break a college on the way back the drive shaft broke free and too a chunk out of the gearbox, luckily didn’t leak but we had to push it to a nearby car park. I appreciated the note about tightening driveshaft bolts lol
Bought my automatic ‘13 FRS with 37000 miles on it for $13000, I always wanted a manual but couldn’t pass up that deal. Always thought this would be way harder to do. Thinking of doing a manual swap in the near future thanks to this vid man!
I just bought a automatic Miata and will def be referring to this video. It has given so much insight and the work needed to be done which is a bit but nothing a regular joe can handle 🤙🏽.
im manual swapping my miata at the moment and so far you don't have to take the dash out but tbh most of it is pretty easy. for me I did not have to take out the headers or even the exhaust out. i left it hanging from the resonator to the muffler hanging. and also I worked on it on jackstands so it is possible! Lastly, make sure you have the flywheel bolts for the manual flywheel since they are very different. Miata mecca and ebay are your best friends for finding those bolts since most hardware supply stores will not carry them due to being such a rare bolt size. good luck!
@@dydyanaguilar8748 I have a 2000 NB. 2001 and higher apperently need to replace the starter due to a bracket but I’m no too sure since like I said I have a 2000. The dash did not have to be removed for me but man was it hard removing clips and taking the pedals off. I just reccomend dropping the steering column since it will free up a lot of space to work upside down
I have an 07 and I’ll for sure keep that in mind, I still need to replace the canvas too but most likely getting a hard top for it and wanting to wide body it as well, so idk if I’ll do cosmetic or mechanical stuff first because I really do want have a manual
I myself auto to manual swapped my is300 wagon here in the uk as they only sold them as autos and only sold about 600. so true what your saying about auto cars and the life they have mine was high mileage car but super clean with a full service history for a great price. And it was just the challenge i needed next as a home brew mechanic great fun. Love these kind of videos and watching you and Ben work as i also part out fix cars Lexus is200s as a job so its cool to see how you do it there in the states and see the cars that come about and get broken for parts or fixed up and given a new life.
I have a manual swap on my car, maker did not make this model in manual, Peugeot 407sw 2,7 hdi V6 biturbo, did not do this work, I found it for sale with the change done, I love it, it is special, even Peugeot dealer had never seen it done before 😊
A lot of pressure plates have access to the edge of the clutch. I feel that with my finger tips at all three access points and align with edge of the clutch and pressure plate by feel. Works every time. The only time I use a clutch alignment tool is doing a dual disc clutch to align the splines with each other.
I hear old Chryslers need different crank shafts because the crankshafts for automatics have no mounting hole for the pilot bearing. That is the main thing keeping me from manual swapping my 1978 Dodge B-200 van, though I wouldn't mind also getting a smaller engine like from a 2.5 Dakota and putting in the engine and trans as a unit. I want the light engine for extra traction, because I have spent far more time digging out of mud and snow than I have accelerating.
I got my Miata in automatic and it’s sooo clean the interior is well taken care of and it’s in such good shape no dents. And I want to swap it, all my friends tell me just get a manual but all the ones I find are just torn up
Love this! Driving stick is actually safer because you can't text and drive! (Which is probably why most defend auto.) And if you're a passenger and the driver passes out, you can just put it in neutral, pull over, and pull the e-brake.
@@Billy-gh9ih Yeah a year ago I couldn't, but now I sip my coffee while I drive to work. I still won't look at my phone though because my ADHD ahh gonna forget I'm driving and wreck if I do that 💀. But there ain't no way anyone could heel-toe downshift while eating/texting at the same time. So I should have said is that its just a lot harder to text and drive with a manual when upshifting or downshifting but not impossible cause cruising on the interstate is the same as autos.
Great advice about the clutch alignment tool! Automatically makes this video more useful than other videos on RUclips. Nice coverage on the rear main seal info too. Most of all, you did get a vital piece of information: you didn't forget to cover the info on the pilot barring. Lol that was probably the most useful piece of info, besides the reverse light switch. But, I don't think you guys mentioned anything about the speedometer.
Great video bro, one of the best out there but you forgot one thing. You forgot to show the audience how to do the wiring from automatic to manual. There’s a great demand for a video like that
Can't wait to do this to my '65 Mustang. No ECU to worry about but there is a vacumn fitting in the back of the engine that will have to be blocked off. And I may choose a cable over a hydro clutch.
Well this is informative. I have a g35 auto that has a lot of engine mods. I plan to swap to a manual once the auto takes a 💩. Also can tell my G is lowered. It has a little road rash. Another note,if you are doing something and getting frustrated, stop and take a drink and a short time out. Its far better then keep working at it. When you come back with a level head it will likely go easier.
if you dont have a lift like this alls you need is car ramps and a transmission jack to take it out and put the new one in. I did a swap for a 1993 Camaro z28. so much better now not too hard either for do it your selfer.
Honestly manual swaps are really easy on older cars, but my recommendation if you are on a budget slowly buy parts and stuff like the pedals you can install the pedals and just have the clutch pedal sitting there until you get everything but if you are a tight budget slowly buy the parts
Remember your speedo will be out now because the diff ratio will be wrong. also as a note for new players. not all cars are that easy to swap. take the 3.8 Buick v6, (or v6 Commy motor here in Aus) they auto and manual cranks have a different bolt batten. also some cars like the izizusu trooper (holden jackaroo) have some major changes that need to take place, depending on the model it can be anything from a wiring loom and ecu swap to a complete re fabrication of cross member and chassis components.
I found a super clean o7 G35 with the sport shift 5at while it's still fun with the build I plan for the car I think the manual offered might be a better choice because of reliability. Nice video
Just finished swapping my 99 NB from auto to manual about 2 months ago. Wasn't too hard, but I agree the auto trans is a beast compared to a 5 speed. The two things that took the longest was fitting the clutch and brake pedal (I didn't realise I could just swap the brake pedal itself and spent probably 4 hours under the dash on my back lol) and the wiring as it isn't that well documented. I managed to get the speedo to work by wiring it to the speedo input pin on the cluster (though I just balled up the wire and shoved it in instead of using a actual pin). I have still yet to wire in the trans neutral switch but the car seems to drive ok without it. I did jump the clutch switch so the car does start without pushing in the clutch. The one downside to manual swapping clean auto Miatas is that none of them came with limited slip diffs from the factory. Also shout out to Ben for having NB speedo sensors for cheap lol, I bought mine from him.
@@achikennugget38 thanks buddy. Also I'm going to do my swap next week and am mechanically experienced and not fazed by that aspect, but the wiring side I am unfamiliar with. What do you mean you jumped the clucth sensor? And what wires are absolutely necessary for start up? I've heard, reverse, speed, and neutral, but can't imagine speed and reverse light sensors impeed with start up. I have also heard that you can use the auto ecu but there is a certain wire in the console required for start up. Any tips would be helpful.
@@robertofigueroa5011 I've read you can use the auto ecu but I never tried starting mine with the auto ecu. I used a manual ecu for the swapped car and put the auto ecu in my already manual racecar. The auto ecu started like normal in the manual racecar if that helps at all. As far as the wiring goes, I drew out a diagram on what wire goes to what but I can't decipher it now lol. I remember just staring at the wiring diagrams in the factory service manual for a few hours though. I drew out the main auto trans connector that has 9 wires going to it , the speed sensor wires, instrument cluster wires for the speedo, and the auto trans control module wires. For sure I can tell you the black/red and black/blue thicker gauge wires on the auto trans connector can either be wired to the clutch switch or just straight jumped together to engage the starter with or without pushing in the clutch respectively (I just jumped mine as I've read that helps the thrust bearings last longer). After that, uhhh, I have a line drawn connecting the red/yellow and black/yellow wires on the auto trans connector and it's all labeled as "reverse switch". If I remember correctly, the red/yellow is the reverse ground side and the black/yellow is the positive side. I guess that doesn't really matter as I think the reverse switch on the manual trans gets connected to either of those for your reverse lights. Next is the speed sensor, the manual trans has a blue/yellow and blue/white wire and on the auto trans harness side there should be another connector with a straight yellow and straight orange wire, the blue/yellow connects to the yellow and the blue/white connects to the orange. Then from there, you need to find the auto trans control module under the dash and connect the yellow wire from there to one of the pins on the instrument cluster. The pin is on the larger white connector on the left most side of the cluster (from sitting in a US driver's side car, not sure on right hand drive). On that connector, you'll need to either add a proper pin or ball up and shove the wire between the white/red and black/red(or violet, is what I have written down) pins. For the straight orange wire at the auto trans control module under the dash, I have it connecting to the, uhh, "a/t black/white" with another line going to "auto trans control module". I think I may have just jumped the straight orange wire to a black/white wire that is also at the auto trans control module connector under the dash. I would recommend pulling up the factory service manual wiring diagrams and just following all the wires. That's about it, only real thing left would be the trans neutral switch which lets the ecu know when the trans is in neutral but the car runs ok without it (I mean it might effect the idle but I'll let you know if I ever connect it). There's a few posts I found searching around but they are also kind of vague and you'll have to eventually just go at it. Best of luck.
I'm going to swap a bmw e46 automatic wagon to a manual this video is clearly what I needed. Also if anyone who reads this who has done what I'm going to do please let me know what items that gave you any trouble. Thank you ahead of time.
Depends on the car... the automatic diff in some cars is a higher ratio, and most of the time, the higher ratio allows for quicker acceleration. It’s not horsepower but it’s free speed so to say
@Gokarts, Minibikes, and more! Are there any vehicles that you're aware of that wouldn't need the ECU to be swapped out or to have the software changed on them, or can I just leave the same ECU in some vehicles after I've put in a manual transmission? I have a '96 Ford Taurus...don't know if that's particularly helpful, but just in case.
I was thinking about a manual swap on an old Ford LTD with 460. Not only would it be a lot quicker with a manual instead of the 3 speed, but the fuel economy would be significantly better with 2-3 more gears.
I agree my moms friend is selling me there 2003 civic ex sedan it’s a auto but I plan on swapping for sure I’m getting it for 2000 but it’s got a d16 it’s a steal fs
Hi Taylor I have a idea for a vlog and it will be a service for so many people that purchased a automatic ford focus and fiesta. Those two cars have TCM problems from factory and ford is doing nothing about it but they have those cars in manual. A step by step video would be much appreciated thank you
Rear main seal should always be replaced if you open the transmission. It is just a 5-10$ part, who knows it is about to go bad soon? Then you have to do all the hardwork again just to change a simple seal.
What you spend doing that you can find one that already is manual and rebuild the engine if you were concerned about it being worn out with the money you would save from not swapping it you could rebuild the engine and do anything else that’s worn out, but that’s just my opinion the car wasn’t designed for that even if it comes with a manual option that one probably is slightly different
Hey bro! Questions…so I was wondering about the ecu part…? What if I bought a donor car with everything manual with the 1.6 but my car is a 1.8?? Can I still use my auto 1.8 ecu, or can I even use the 1.6 manual ecu? Obviously this is going to be my first manual swap. … All info appreciated!! Great video btw Thanks
2 years late but im thinking of swapping my 18 focus to a manual cus the dct is straight trash and im sure i. The long run id end up spending more money on fixing the automatic trans rather then Jst getting the manual put in
I just manual swaped my 2001 ranger 4x4. First time pulling one out. The manual was easy, I forgot the torque converter bolts on the auto, I made a mess lmao ill know next time
This is awesome. You guys laid it out very well without any janky bullshit. However that sqeeky sound in the background is horrible. Would love to see you guys put a Lambo Huracan pdk in an old Diablo ! I know you guys love manuals but it would perform better, maybe a sequential with the big hand brake bar style 😎
If you watch this video in reverse you can swap an manual to a automatic!
I'm completely mind fucked
True but why would anyone in their right mind do that?
Shit you're right
Anthony Trifoglio because kids these days can’t drive stick smh
@@Aglai76 I know someone who did conversion from manual to auto
"Manual swapping is easy" says the guy with 10 years automotive experience and a lift in his garage lol. Maybe I'll get a cheap automatic and take on this project one day.
Anything is possible I would have done it on the ground and cut the exhaust in a spot easy too weld.
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I'm getting a 240sx automatic and doing thia
@@AZEOforreal I just got me a toyota starlet GLANZA and about to get a manual transmission from another starlet thats f&$^%@ lol
Thanks, just manual swapped my tesla.
i seen people on bbc manual swap and electric swap an older car XD
Not gonna lie I actually want to replace Tesla battery and motor with an engine
Jared Garbo than put the tesla stuff in another car
@@jaydenhalsall8508 200IQ
*shifts from first gear to first gear* Tesla:*vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv*
Instructions unclear, I ended up with paddle shift.
LMAOOO😂😂
Your clutch pedal on your steering wheel?
Omg this comment is Golden😂😂😂😂💯😭
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂💀💀💀
Iain Volvo brother?
I was confused so I did a line of coke and ordered a Hooker.
Turns out out she was a part time mechanic and drifter.
Ben might know her .lol
Lol I also did a line of coke but was not confused 😂
Olordy lordy no three hookers ten lines coke one to do car one to do cooking and one to do housework cheers
Speaking of lines of coke my brother walked in a school bathroom one day and there was a kid snorting coke of the back of a urinal
How much money you reckon it costs to Manuel swap?
@ryanz7183holy moly dude that’s so sick and twisted
This is awesome taking the mystery out of manual swapping. Manual swapped my v6 05 accord with an Acura tl 6 speed powertrain. It wasn't too hard at All many people online told me not to do it at all because it was "to hard" or "to expensive" I bought the whole parts car for $900 driven it for the last 3 years never an issue looks factory to.
do you think that would fit into a 03 accord sedan 4cyl?
I'm thinking about doing this with my v6 03 accord do you think it'd still work? And if so do you have any parts you add to the listed in the video?
Next video, "How to replace your shop fan!" 🤣
I thought it sounded like a shit clothes washer
Lmfao bruhh
What you mean.. that one ceiling fan was working great. If u dont believe me listen to that baby go!!
Was thinkin the same thing. Stopped watching just because of the squeaking.
I have done this twice 👍 hardest part is getting all the parts, lifting the trans and some wiring. The plugs tend to be diffrent on the harness
How much money you reckon it costs to Manuel swap?
@@benyounge9672 Depends On the car to be honest. My old 350z cost around $1,800, whereas the MR2 I'm planning on swapping is probably going to cost between $1,400 - $1,600
Taylor: Today I'm going to swap a automatic transmission to a manual transmission
Scotty Kilmer: I'm about to end this man's whole career
🤣😂🤣 😂
Id imagine he was angry about it not being a 94 celica
Scotty is peak boomer.
Scotty Kilmer actually prefers manuals over automatics.
@@All_About_the_Benjamins Scotty has a video entitled "Why not to swap your car's transmission."
If I was there that fan would be in a million pieces right now
🤣🤣🤣
so ah, this couldnt have come at a better time mate
Buying an x91 mkII in a few weeks and its gonna need a mansmission swap
Thanks a million Taylor!!!
...And hey kids, don't let your new manual trans hang on the clutch disc before puting in your trans bolts. Another lesson learned the hard way. You'll end up bending the clutch disc and have a very chattery clutch engagement.
I want to take the wimpomatic out of my 2016 Sierra HD and put in a six speed stick. Ideas? Suggestions?
Alex Gorski there are so many computers and sensors in those trucks, have fun with that😂😂 your dash is going to be lit up like a Christmas tree
@@alexgorski5031 you need to rip out the trans, engine, all the wiring. make the engine run with as little wires as possible or find a new engine. too many compfuckulators in new machines
Stephen Francis Holley dominator
Thank you for the info mate
Dude the narration over the time lapse is so fn legit! You're vids and editing skills are just getting better and better! And more and more like a show on velocity! Seriously bro I'm so impressed!!!
Whoever disliked forgot their torque converter bolts
I did this, but ended up throwing away the entire motor and transmission because it was junk, lol. Replaced with a new motor and manual trans
no, they dislike the squeaky fan lol
Smarter people are disliking it because it is very dangerously not informative! A lot of newer cars require a lot more work involved mainly to do with electrical. Some cars like my ford fiesta require a manual wiring harness, there are tricks into using your current automatic harness for the manual ecu but research carefully, and know what you are doing. Have an extra car available because some swaps have taken people weeks!
simply the best manual swap vid on youtube. well done guys.. wish u threw more light on the clutch linkage parts & how u put the clutch pedal in .. cheers!
Agreed
I found a super clean automatic Miata with 80k I’m about to pick up for CHEAP. Planning on manual swapping it and flipping it to fund another build. No rust and sick yellow paint
I have a yellow automatic with 80k lmao. Thinking about doing a trans swap
How much money you reckon it costs to Manuel swap?
Hey guys! Taylor Fix here! and today I will be showing you how to swap an automatic transmission to a manual transmission.
Golden 😂
It's inexpensive, and using common hand tools so you can do this in your own driveway
I can honestly here that in his voice😂😂
Out with the old, and in with the new!
atf01 Does it require soappy water and medium strenght tread locker?
The first time I did a clutch on a friends polo we forgot to to tighten the driveshaft bolts. We went to McDonald’s in a break a college on the way back the drive shaft broke free and too a chunk out of the gearbox, luckily didn’t leak but we had to push it to a nearby car park.
I appreciated the note about tightening driveshaft bolts lol
Bought my automatic ‘13 FRS with 37000 miles on it for $13000, I always wanted a manual but couldn’t pass up that deal. Always thought this would be way harder to do. Thinking of doing a manual swap in the near future thanks to this vid man!
How much money you reckon it costs to Manuel swap?
Hi Taylor! It would be great if you could leave a complete list of the parts needed for the swap in the info section of the video.
Thank you!!!
When you swapped the ECU’s did you have to do any reprogramming stuff? Or it was plug n play
I guess we'll never know
You probably need to do something with the ECU but I believe there are specialists for that. Or just buy an aftermarket one.
if you swap a cars ecu for the manual version it will be plug and play
plug and play for older cars. new cars need to be programmed with the vin of the vehicle otherwise the swapped computer is useless.
Can’t wait to do this with my Prius
this only took about a day wow great video i’ve been waiting for a great quality swap video THANK YOU!!!
I just bought a automatic Miata and will def be referring to this video. It has given so much insight and the work needed to be done which is a bit but nothing a regular joe can handle 🤙🏽.
im manual swapping my miata at the moment and so far you don't have to take the dash out but tbh most of it is pretty easy. for me I did not have to take out the headers or even the exhaust out. i left it hanging from the resonator to the muffler hanging. and also I worked on it on jackstands so it is possible! Lastly, make sure you have the flywheel bolts for the manual flywheel since they are very different. Miata mecca and ebay are your best friends for finding those bolts since most hardware supply stores will not carry them due to being such a rare bolt size. good luck!
Awesome thanks for sharing man, what year is your Miata? And just a curious question if year will matter for most swaps with removing dashes or not
@@dydyanaguilar8748 I have a 2000 NB. 2001 and higher apperently need to replace the starter due to a bracket but I’m no too sure since like I said I have a 2000. The dash did not have to be removed for me but man was it hard removing clips and taking the pedals off. I just reccomend dropping the steering column since it will free up a lot of space to work upside down
I have an 07 and I’ll for sure keep that in mind, I still need to replace the canvas too but most likely getting a hard top for it and wanting to wide body it as well, so idk if I’ll do cosmetic or mechanical stuff first because I really do want have a manual
Never thought I'd have Jake Paul teach me how to manual swap a car
He does look like Jake ngl
I myself auto to manual swapped my is300 wagon here in the uk as they only sold them as autos and only sold about 600. so true what your saying about auto cars and the life they have mine was high mileage car but super clean with a full service history for a great price. And it was just the challenge i needed next as a home brew mechanic great fun. Love these kind of videos and watching you and Ben work as i also part out fix cars Lexus is200s as a job so its cool to see how you do it there in the states and see the cars that come about and get broken for parts or fixed up and given a new life.
I have a manual swap on my car, maker did not make this model in manual, Peugeot 407sw 2,7 hdi V6 biturbo, did not do this work, I found it for sale with the change done, I love it, it is special, even Peugeot dealer had never seen it done before 😊
A lot of pressure plates have access to the edge of the clutch. I feel that with my finger tips at all three access points and align with edge of the clutch and pressure plate by feel. Works every time. The only time I use a clutch alignment tool is doing a dual disc clutch to align the splines with each other.
I hear old Chryslers need different crank shafts because the crankshafts for automatics have no mounting hole for the pilot bearing. That is the main thing keeping me from manual swapping my 1978 Dodge B-200 van, though I wouldn't mind also getting a smaller engine like from a 2.5 Dakota and putting in the engine and trans as a unit. I want the light engine for extra traction, because I have spent far more time digging out of mud and snow than I have accelerating.
I got my Miata in automatic and it’s sooo clean the interior is well taken care of and it’s in such good shape no dents. And I want to swap it, all my friends tell me just get a manual but all the ones I find are just torn up
How’d the swap go ?
Love this! Driving stick is actually safer because you can't text and drive! (Which is probably why most defend auto.) And if you're a passenger and the driver passes out, you can just put it in neutral, pull over, and pull the e-brake.
applicable in automatic trans too
You can text and drive bro you just can’t do it it’s ok it’s a skill I can smoke eat and drive at the same time
@@Billy-gh9ih Yeah a year ago I couldn't, but now I sip my coffee while I drive to work. I still won't look at my phone though because my ADHD ahh gonna forget I'm driving and wreck if I do that 💀. But there ain't no way anyone could heel-toe downshift while eating/texting at the same time. So I should have said is that its just a lot harder to text and drive with a manual when upshifting or downshifting but not impossible cause cruising on the interstate is the same as autos.
I'm glad that Good Mythical Morning is finally getting into the automotive category
NB's look SOOOOOO much better. That squeaking noise... Is Sandy gettin it on with some stray on an old noisy mattress in the background?
Just got my tans to start my swap this video was uploaded at a perfect time
Great advice about the clutch alignment tool! Automatically makes this video more useful than other videos on RUclips. Nice coverage on the rear main seal info too.
Most of all, you did get a vital piece of information: you didn't forget to cover the info on the pilot barring. Lol that was probably the most useful piece of info, besides the reverse light switch.
But, I don't think you guys mentioned anything about the speedometer.
Great video bro, one of the best out there but you forgot one thing. You forgot to show the audience how to do the wiring from automatic to manual. There’s a great demand for a video like that
Can't wait to do this to my '65 Mustang. No ECU to worry about but there is a vacumn fitting in the back of the engine that will have to be blocked off. And I may choose a cable over a hydro clutch.
Well this is informative. I have a g35 auto that has a lot of engine mods. I plan to swap to a manual once the auto takes a 💩.
Also can tell my G is lowered. It has a little road rash.
Another note,if you are doing something and getting frustrated, stop and take a drink and a short time out. Its far better then keep working at it. When you come back with a level head it will likely go easier.
if you dont have a lift like this alls you need is car ramps and a transmission jack to take it out and put the new one in. I did a swap for a 1993 Camaro z28. so much better now not too hard either for do it your selfer.
but newer cars you also need a new ecu when you change to manual right
Definitely yes
Honestly manual swaps are really easy on older cars, but my recommendation if you are on a budget slowly buy parts and stuff like the pedals you can install the pedals and just have the clutch pedal sitting there until you get everything but if you are a tight budget slowly buy the parts
You can also use bread yes as in like white bread to remove the pilot bearing or brushing. Works very good on fact.
Bread is the best thing hands down to remove pilot bearings. Great video, tons of great info.
I want to manual swap my 1989 Ford Ranger 4X4 XLT some day... I hope I remember this video!!!
for some reason I noticed your glasses look really nice @ 4:00 and I dont normally notice stuff like that
Remember your speedo will be out now because the diff ratio will be wrong. also as a note for new players. not all cars are that easy to swap. take the 3.8 Buick v6, (or v6 Commy motor here in Aus) they auto and manual cranks have a different bolt batten. also some cars like the izizusu trooper (holden jackaroo) have some major changes that need to take place, depending on the model it can be anything from a wiring loom and ecu swap to a complete re fabrication of cross member and chassis components.
The series one has a different bolt pattern the series two have the same pattern
You don’t have to take the dash out....but it helps
I found a super clean o7 G35 with the sport shift 5at while it's still fun with the build I plan for the car I think the manual offered might be a better choice because of reliability. Nice video
How much money you reckon it costs to Manuel swap?
@@benyounge9672 I think if you bone yard all the parts you are looking at 2500
Thank you for educating me with your awesome video. My future plan is for my 2011 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 from Auto to a 5-speed can't wait.
Lol couldn’t watch the second half of this video because that metal clanking sounds was driving me crazy!
I had a manual swap 99 Ford Crown Victoria had a lot of fun in that car!
Just finished swapping my 99 NB from auto to manual about 2 months ago. Wasn't too hard, but I agree the auto trans is a beast compared to a 5 speed. The two things that took the longest was fitting the clutch and brake pedal (I didn't realise I could just swap the brake pedal itself and spent probably 4 hours under the dash on my back lol) and the wiring as it isn't that well documented. I managed to get the speedo to work by wiring it to the speedo input pin on the cluster (though I just balled up the wire and shoved it in instead of using a actual pin). I have still yet to wire in the trans neutral switch but the car seems to drive ok without it. I did jump the clutch switch so the car does start without pushing in the clutch. The one downside to manual swapping clean auto Miatas is that none of them came with limited slip diffs from the factory. Also shout out to Ben for having NB speedo sensors for cheap lol, I bought mine from him.
How do you get a hold of Ben for parts?
@@robertofigueroa5011 he has a website, bensusedmiataparts.com
@@achikennugget38 thanks buddy. Also I'm going to do my swap next week and am mechanically experienced and not fazed by that aspect, but the wiring side I am unfamiliar with. What do you mean you jumped the clucth sensor? And what wires are absolutely necessary for start up? I've heard, reverse, speed, and neutral, but can't imagine speed and reverse light sensors impeed with start up. I have also heard that you can use the auto ecu but there is a certain wire in the console required for start up. Any tips would be helpful.
@@robertofigueroa5011 I've read you can use the auto ecu but I never tried starting mine with the auto ecu. I used a manual ecu for the swapped car and put the auto ecu in my already manual racecar. The auto ecu started like normal in the manual racecar if that helps at all.
As far as the wiring goes, I drew out a diagram on what wire goes to what but I can't decipher it now lol. I remember just staring at the wiring diagrams in the factory service manual for a few hours though. I drew out the main auto trans connector that has 9 wires going to it , the speed sensor wires, instrument cluster wires for the speedo, and the auto trans control module wires. For sure I can tell you the black/red and black/blue thicker gauge wires on the auto trans connector can either be wired to the clutch switch or just straight jumped together to engage the starter with or without pushing in the clutch respectively (I just jumped mine as I've read that helps the thrust bearings last longer). After that, uhhh, I have a line drawn connecting the red/yellow and black/yellow wires on the auto trans connector and it's all labeled as "reverse switch". If I remember correctly, the red/yellow is the reverse ground side and the black/yellow is the positive side. I guess that doesn't really matter as I think the reverse switch on the manual trans gets connected to either of those for your reverse lights. Next is the speed sensor, the manual trans has a blue/yellow and blue/white wire and on the auto trans harness side there should be another connector with a straight yellow and straight orange wire, the blue/yellow connects to the yellow and the blue/white connects to the orange. Then from there, you need to find the auto trans control module under the dash and connect the yellow wire from there to one of the pins on the instrument cluster. The pin is on the larger white connector on the left most side of the cluster (from sitting in a US driver's side car, not sure on right hand drive). On that connector, you'll need to either add a proper pin or ball up and shove the wire between the white/red and black/red(or violet, is what I have written down) pins. For the straight orange wire at the auto trans control module under the dash, I have it connecting to the, uhh, "a/t black/white" with another line going to "auto trans control module". I think I may have just jumped the straight orange wire to a black/white wire that is also at the auto trans control module connector under the dash. I would recommend pulling up the factory service manual wiring diagrams and just following all the wires.
That's about it, only real thing left would be the trans neutral switch which lets the ecu know when the trans is in neutral but the car runs ok without it (I mean it might effect the idle but I'll let you know if I ever connect it). There's a few posts I found searching around but they are also kind of vague and you'll have to eventually just go at it. Best of luck.
@@achikennugget38 thank you brother, pretty detailed off the top of your head lol.
List of things needed 2:10
Tools needed 4:30
Taylor content is Fire content , period .
I'm going to swap a bmw e46 automatic wagon to a manual this video is clearly what I needed. Also if anyone who reads this who has done what I'm going to do please let me know what items that gave you any trouble. Thank you ahead of time.
Great video tell Ben Roy said thanks for sending out the speedometer cable so fast and it works great. Keep up the good work and great videos
i believe the diff ratio for the auto is different than manual, youl probly need to swap that too
And no lsd
Depends on the car... the automatic diff in some cars is a higher ratio, and most of the time, the higher ratio allows for quicker acceleration. It’s not horsepower but it’s free speed so to say
This was super wholesome, u both are really knowledgeable. Great video
Is that a squirrel in your shop??
Some cars are not this simple ive heard of cars that need a FULL manual wiring harness to do a swap
@Gokarts, Minibikes, and more! Are there any vehicles that you're aware of that wouldn't need the ECU to be swapped out or to have the software changed on them, or can I just leave the same ECU in some vehicles after I've put in a manual transmission? I have a '96 Ford Taurus...don't know if that's particularly helpful, but just in case.
8:48 nice splice edit!
Half the stuff I wanted to see your boy did off camera. Like installing the clutch pedal and slave cylinder.
Something I don't think you mentioned in this _(old)_ video was drivetrain layouts.
Fwd vs Rwd _(miata being rwd for those that don't know)_
Taylor you've come along way, slapping your camera to end the videos is soooo Emilia Hartford lol
Loved this video Taylor very informative. Ben as well you are both good together on video
I was thinking about a manual swap on an old Ford LTD with 460.
Not only would it be a lot quicker with a manual instead of the 3 speed, but the fuel economy would be significantly better with 2-3 more gears.
Hahaha!! Wow! I have been thinking of manual swapping my Miata NB and here you are doing just that!
when you did this did you have to cut the wiring to hook up the reverse light and everything underneath?
I agree my moms friend is selling me there 2003 civic ex sedan it’s a auto but I plan on swapping for sure I’m getting it for 2000 but it’s got a d16 it’s a steal fs
About How much would Ben charge for the parts to manual swap a 92 Miata?
Thank you so much I have an is300. The auto trans is done. I really want to manual swap it.
This is so cool. Is it possible to do a manual transmission across model/manufacturer? Like put in a BMW manual into an Audi or a Volvo?
Im thinking about manual swapping my 1.8 b15 sentra since auto is on its way out
Keep this one as daily,its so cleaaan!!!!
I’ve needed this video my whole life
After watching ChrisFix's videos this seems a bit... underwhelming despite being good.
Must be the lack of medium thread locker....
Yanuchi Uchiha: Anime, Games and Ramdomness and soapy wooder
Out with the old, and in with the new
For the pilot bearing, use bread not grease. It’s a lot cleaner
It's amazing 😁! What if it's a Chevy Trax 2020 AWD premier? And how much is it gonna cost at all from automatic to manual? Best regards
New 4runner, Ranger,Supra, F150, Raptor,Gt500, Forester need manual (my dreams)
10:18 THATS WHAT SHE SAID!!!!
Iv always wondered if u can swap a automatic transmission into a manual one and I finally found a video on how to do it
I actually looked up the other way around switch manual to automatic. One reason to do this is if you have bad knees.
Someone needs to manual swap that new BMW Supra 🚗✨✨
Other than that, it’s a very nice car tho
Less Talk, More Delicious there’s a Texas tuner called European Auto Group that has a manual swap including labor
Than new supra is ugly as hell
It's already having recall issues
Cliff Marcenat no it’s not 🤣
ShadowSupra Yeah it is
Hi Taylor I have a idea for a vlog and it will be a service for so many people that purchased a automatic ford focus and fiesta. Those two cars have TCM problems from factory and ford is doing nothing about it but they have those cars in manual. A step by step video would be much appreciated thank you
What happens if you swap in a mechanical transmission and keep the automatic ECU?
Ben should sell a complete manual conversion kit on his website! Also.... aren't the differentials in the autos on miatas geared a little differently?
Sometimes, you have to change any transmissions depending on each engine.
Thank you so much, I have this stupid automatic supra celica, and it would be the perfect car if it was manuel. I really needed this.
Rear main seal should always be replaced if you open the transmission. It is just a 5-10$ part, who knows it is about to go bad soon? Then you have to do all the hardwork again just to change a simple seal.
It even comes with a sun visor!!! Awsome!!!!
What you spend doing that you can find one that already is manual and rebuild the engine if you were concerned about it being worn out with the money you would save from not swapping it you could rebuild the engine and do anything else that’s worn out, but that’s just my opinion the car wasn’t designed for that even if it comes with a manual option that one probably is slightly different
Hey bro! Questions…so I was wondering about the ecu part…?
What if I bought a donor car with everything manual with the 1.6 but my car is a 1.8??
Can I still use my auto 1.8 ecu, or can I even use the 1.6 manual ecu?
Obviously this is going to be my first manual swap. …
All info appreciated!! Great video btw Thanks
Hey I know it's been a few years, but what wires did you need for the reverse lights, speedo, etc.
If only this video existed when I started out.. Well done
2 years late but im thinking of swapping my 18 focus to a manual cus the dct is straight trash and im sure i. The long run id end up spending more money on fixing the automatic trans rather then Jst getting the manual put in
I just manual swaped my 2001 ranger 4x4. First time pulling one out. The manual was easy, I forgot the torque converter bolts on the auto, I made a mess lmao ill know next time
You should take the convertor out with the autobox not after
Thanks, just manual swapped my mini van
This is awesome. You guys laid it out very well without any janky bullshit. However that sqeeky sound in the background is horrible.
Would love to see you guys put a Lambo Huracan pdk in an old Diablo ! I know you guys love manuals but it would perform better, maybe a sequential with the big hand brake bar style 😎
6:25 Had me rolling because its completely true.😂