switching from manual to auto

[belzebub2u]

hey guys, i have about convinced myself to switch from manual to auto. any suggestions on decent transmissions to look for?

 

[anthony05gt]

If you go from manual to a stock 5R55S auto it's quite a job, believe me. If you go to a C4 or a 4R70W it's pretty much a cake walk. You see, the 4R70W and C4 trannies are ''dumb'' like your manual, so it's pretty much just switching the drivetrain components and making minor wiring mods. The 5R55S is smart and requires a lot of wiring harness section changes amoung other BS. I'd suggest a 4R70W and even a GM turbo 400. The 4R70W will give you great gears. The pedal assy on the floor takes about 20 minutes to change so don't sweat that. Just go on the other forums and do some questioning and searching. You'll see, it's nothing. If you want I can hook you up with a guy that's done it and knows all the details.

 

[stanmckinney]

I would just trade cars.

 

[169stang]

It all depends on what the car is going to be used for.

 

[burke07gtcs]

I have this same problem, wifes hip just went out so she cant pust a clutch, & I love my car so dont really want to trade

 

[Mr_Q]

Keep the 5spd. The money it will cost to convert to an auto you could buy a cheaper used Honda, Focus, Saturn or something. Much better idea.

It's bad enough when auto buyers then want to switch to 5spd...but to go the other way..blasphemy!

Next thing you'll want to swap out the V8 for the V6 to save on fuel costs.