Transmission Swap?
08-18-2014, 03:44 PM
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'02 C320 Wagon, '78 308 GTS, '06 Highlander Hybrid
Transmission Swap?
Is it possible to put a 6 speed manual into my '02 C320 wagon? I think some coupes came with manuals during that time. Would it mate up w/o any issues? What about the electronics...I assume some ecu's would have to be reprogrammed. Would this be viable? I've seen some trannys on ebay for around $700. Any thoughts?
08-20-2014, 10:45 PM
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Yes it's possible but not financially viable. By the time you have fitted a flywheel & clutch to the engine, Fitted a new pedal set, hydraulics & MT, plus got the electronics, inhibitor switches etc. sorted the cost will be prohibitive. Your diff ratio might also be wrong. Don't know what you have fitted.
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08-21-2014, 03:32 PM
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Thanks Glyn...that was the info I was looking for.
I guess if/when I get rid of the C320 wagon, I'll look into either a B5 or B6 Audi S4 Avant. Though, I did find that Subaru did make a Legacy Wagon one year (2005) with a detuned STi motor...can also be had with a manual.
I guess if/when I get rid of the C320 wagon, I'll look into either a B5 or B6 Audi S4 Avant. Though, I did find that Subaru did make a Legacy Wagon one year (2005) with a detuned STi motor...can also be had with a manual.
08-21-2014, 06:02 PM
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Most wouldnt do it as it'll probably be expensive and hard to get the electronics to work out. There is a forum member on here under the name jk8trjosh (or something like that) who has done 6 speed swaps on m113 5.0s on the r170 platform. Its doable, but a tad bit expensive. I believe he literally opens up the ECU and solders stuff... scary, but hes got a few successful examples and is lining up to do a 6spd on an m113k.
08-22-2014, 03:37 PM
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Most wouldnt do it as it'll probably be expensive and hard to get the electronics to work out. There is a forum member on here under the name jk8trjosh (or something like that) who has done 6 speed swaps on m113 5.0s on the r170 platform. Its doable, but a tad bit expensive. I believe he literally opens up the ECU and solders stuff... scary, but hes got a few successful examples and is lining up to do a 6spd on an m113k.
I still haven't made it back up there for work...I'll let you know when I do.
