Originally Posted by Lumpy

Why wouldn't you want to swap to a manual? If you're going to go to all of the trouble of swaping the engine for a gain of maybe 20-30hp (stock), wouldn't you want to have better control of those horses? Granted, it's probably a much more mod friendly engine, but you could do better without the extra weight of the auto and the fact that manual trans would make it more of a driver's car and so much more enjoyable. Switching to manual is half the reason I am considering a swap someday. I love the tossability of my car but miss manual gear selection. That's saying alot when the last car I had with manual trans was a 1985 Nissan Sentra hatchback (think base model underpowered AE85 Corolla Levin hatch, but with FWD and it was a Nissan rather than Toyota). That car was much more weak than my Lancer was (even stock) and I could still honestly say that I miss the way I could downshift around corners in that turd of a Sentra. I say swap to manual and if you're afraid of destroying your newly aquired 4G64's clutch while learning, use someone else's (rent a car).

Originally Posted by KillahB

Well Jehuty, I am now officially into a place now (albeit it is in Orlando and nowhere close to you) so I'll be working on the car again (first time in MONTHS) to finish the swap. I'll let you know when I will be working on it (I'm off Fr / Sa) so if you want to come by, you can. It'll be a long drive for you (I'm on Dean Road between 50 and University) but I'm gonna try to finish it ASAP and you are welcome to stop by.

Originally Posted by GuamLancer

Well, like I said, if one of you can convince me that its worth it/ cost effective, I'll reconsider it. But the truth is I gotta import the engine and BOTH trannys. That's a whole lotta money I don't have. And I'm only shooting for 250hp (just sounds like a fun number). I'm only looking for the cheapest, yet effective way to get there. Who knows, I'm suppose to be moving to NC in a couple of years, maybe things will look better then. For now I'm just beefing up/ redoing my suspension while doing homework on this swap .

One more thing. I read somewhere here, that an auto to manual conversion isn't anywhere close in performance and feel to one that was factory manual. Thoughts anyone?

Originally Posted by rpm_ruffryders

honestly, for you RIGHT NOW, this swap probably isnt the best route...but you say ur coming back to the states..so just stick to your plan...build up suspension and once you get here...swap away!

oh, and someone asked about how to swap out tranny internals...DONT! haha...
honestly, unless your THAT mechanically inclined...SEND IT TO A SHOP to swap out the internals. all you will need i a new seal and the 2 trannys and about 200 bucks (average labor-time on the swap...like 2-4 hours). its relatively easy, but SO MUCH can go wrong. Oh and YES...if you're going thru all of that convert to a manual trans...i still have my Lancers ecu if anyone needs/wants it...

Originally Posted by Jehuty

Won't we need the ecu of the new engine that is being put in??? Does ecu matter for a tranny....I hate this swap, lol, jus kiddin

Originally Posted by GFAceo

I know I will get lambasted for this but, I swear I have seen (maybe it was on rpw's site) that you can put the V6 from the Galant into the lancer. We used to have a Galant with a V6 and that thing hauled. I would like that back hahaha. The hauling that is. Any knowledgeable postings on this please, if it would cost less than a turbo I am in.

Originally Posted by drucea

I don't think any engine swap, after all the labor and parts you need, a turbo will always be cheaper and more straight foward, not to mention easy enough to do it in your own garage with basic tools.