Auto-Manual Swap

From : Annonymous

Q: i just purchased a 1991 dodge ram 250 4x4 with the 12v cummins and an automatic tranny. so far ive had no problems with the automatic other than the fact that she does slip a little. personally i strongly dislike an automatic tranny due to the fact that i have bad luck with them. before this auto takes a dump on me id like to start to gather parts up for an auto-manual swap. is this going to be an impossible project and id be better off just dumping another auto in it or can it be done im not so worried about cost as i am about time. what kind of parts will i need is the pedal assembly easy to replace will my transfer case bolt up with matching linkage and shifter positioning will i need to shorten my driveshaft will the motor accept the manual flywheel any reply would be appreciated. i know ive probably forgotten something. .

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From : roy

it would almost be cheaper to get a dtt automatic. or an ats automatic arrrrgggggg... gotta go with what works for ya. g okay they both will get the job done. .

From : roy

i just purchased a 1991 dodge ram 250 4x4 with the 12v cummins and an automatic tranny. so far ive had no problems with the automatic other than the fact that she does slip a little. personally i strongly dislike an automatic tranny due to the fact that i have bad luck with them. before this auto takes a dump on me id like to start to gather parts up for an auto-manual swap. is this going to be an impossible project and id be better off just dumping another auto in it or can it be done im not so worried about cost as i am about time. what kind of parts will i need is the pedal assembly easy to replace will my transfer case bolt up with matching linkage and shifter positioning will i need to shorten my driveshaft will the motor accept the manual flywheel any reply would be appreciated. i know ive probably forgotten something. it would almost be cheaper to get a dtt automatic. .

From : bigironram

i just purchased a 1991 dodge ram 250 4x4 with the 12v cummins and an automatic tranny. so far ive had no problems with the automatic other than the fact that she does slip a little. personally i strongly dislike an automatic tranny due to the fact that i have bad luck with them. before this auto takes a dump on me id like to start to gather parts up for an auto-manual swap. is this going to be an impossible project and id be better off just dumping another auto in it or can it be done im not so worried about cost as i am about time. what kind of parts will i need is the pedal assembly easy to replace will my transfer case bolt up with matching linkage and shifter positioning will i need to shorten my driveshaft will the motor accept the manual flywheel any reply would be appreciated. i know ive probably forgotten something. i was going to do the same thing swap in a manual for an automatic. i wound up buying another truck already set up exactly the way i wanted with the six speed and have no regrets about it. i wish you luck if you proceed with the swap. if you go ahead id advise using the nv4500 in lieu of the factory getrag. search for quad 4x4 in montana they have some good information on their website. .

From : sqdancerlynn

i was available both ways but will need to change complete trans assembly transfer case driveshaft modify trans tunnel change the tcm module computer would do it only if you have a wreck truck to get the parts from .

From : tom lawrence

it would almost be cheaper to get a dtt automatic. or an ats automatic .

From : tom lawrence

i was available both ways but will need to change complete trans assembly transfer case driveshaft modify trans tunnel change the tcm module computer would do it only if you have a wreck truck to get the parts nah - the computer wont care... the only thing the computer did re the at back then was lock/unlock the converter. thats just a simple ground switch. theres no feedback to tell the computer if the lock-up really occurred. .