Any shops do a4 to m6 conversion.
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Any shops do a4 to m6 conversion.
I was wondering if there were any tranny shops in or near west palm beach that have done or do a4 to m6 conversion kits for Lt1's and how much I may need to invest in this project .I have been thinking of the swap ,but do not have the tools,space,or know how enough to perform a flawless swap my self. Any info would be great. Thanks
Gary 95Ta
Gary 95Ta
#2
Re: Any shops do a4 to m6 conversion.
Thats going to be expensive considering its going to be alot of labor costs involved with that. Lets say you find a whole conversion from someone and pay 1500 for it. A mechanic or goign to charge you at least 700-1000 in labor cost alone so plane on spending about 2500 on the whole thing and that not including a new clutch or flywheel, going to need a center consol and get the computer tuned for the 6-speed.
#4
Re: Any shops do a4 to m6 conversion.
I did the swap myself back in December and yes it is a lot of work. I would think a talented guy in a shop with proper tools and a lift could do it conservatively in two days. With that in mind I would think the costs would be something like:
Tranny swap kit from junk yard $1,200-1,500
New clutch kit $450
Reprogram computer with shipping back & forth $120
Misc electrical pigtails & inner shift boot $60
LS1 console from junk yard $100-150 (Good luck finding an LT1 console)
Shop labor $800-1,200
Misc fluids, etc. $50
So that puts it in the range of roughly $2,800 to $3,500. Now this is just my opinion but remember that I have done this. I'm sure you can find the parts cheaper than I have listed but just remember you get what you paid for. Cheaper trannies are likely to be high mileage units that may need a rebuild.
Tranny swap kit from junk yard $1,200-1,500
New clutch kit $450
Reprogram computer with shipping back & forth $120
Misc electrical pigtails & inner shift boot $60
LS1 console from junk yard $100-150 (Good luck finding an LT1 console)
Shop labor $800-1,200
Misc fluids, etc. $50
So that puts it in the range of roughly $2,800 to $3,500. Now this is just my opinion but remember that I have done this. I'm sure you can find the parts cheaper than I have listed but just remember you get what you paid for. Cheaper trannies are likely to be high mileage units that may need a rebuild.
#5
Re: Any shops do a4 to m6 conversion.
Thanks for the replys guys. It appears unless I can perform the conversion myself it will cost more than I thought it would I was guessing around $2,000-2,500 for everything. For that price Id be better off selling the ta and buying a 6 speed.
Thanks Again for the info
Gary 95 ta
Thanks Again for the info
Gary 95 ta
#6
Re: Any shops do a4 to m6 conversion.
I have also done the swap. I picked up a used 6spd and all the stuff needed for the swap for $1500. Then only $110 for a new Master Cylinder. I did all the work in my garage, and it only took my friend and I one day to do. Surf the For Sale boards and you'll find good deals. I looked for about 2 weeks before I found my 6spd for sale.
Ryan
Ryan
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Re: Any shops do a4 to m6 conversion.
I've done it before on one of my Z's and would be willing to do it for $600 if you had all the parts ready. You should be able to get what you need for about $1500~$2000 for a total cost of what you expected. You would probably just have to come up for a three day weekend and drop off your car or stay at my place for the weekend. I got a 900 sqft garage with lots of tools. For one person alone it takes about 2 ~ 3 days to get it all done.
Last edited by RMC; 06-15-2005 at 09:11 AM.
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