Auto to Manual Swap

[OlBlue]

Hi guys, it's been a while. I am looking for some opinions...

 

My 91 M/T is rusted beyond reasonable repair, but has a fresh engine, new clutch.

The Auto Trans in my 95 is shot, the engine runs ok but the cam seals are leaking and it is about due for a t-belt change. I have replacement auto trans from a wreck.

 

It seems to me pulling the engine and trans from the 91 and dropping it in the 95, might be the way to go.

 

Both options are a lot of work and either option will get my 95 back on the road just looking for some ideas on the swap. Any takers?

[Trogdor636]

Miles on each motor would factor in for me. Also, if you have taken good care of the 91 and have questions about the 95 motor and how it was maintained. Cam seals aren't difficult and if you have to do a timing belt your pretty much in there anyway.

[Tungsten]

I like manual swaps. The only place I would prefer to have an automatic is off-road or if you like to tow things.

[ahardb0dy]

my post didn't post ??

 

anyway I wrote earlier that you have a parts truck I would go for it.

[Kyle94]

It posted... to his other thread. haha.

Personally i would keep auto.. because after owning two 5spds. i LOVE LOVE LOVE my auto for wheeling and towing. and pulling stuck friends out. makes it much easier. and effortless. plus i dont like stalling or burning the clutch when wheeling. all depends on your purpose(s)

[Precise1]

That is just because you can't drive a Man Tranny!

(waits)

 

How many miles on the 95?

I'm thinking to pull the engine and tranny from the 91 regardless (and dumping it for what you can after part out), and installing the auto tranny you have a lead on as long as you know it is good. Having a spare motor handy or converting to MT are both advised as well. Depends on the shape of the 95 and if you plan to rust proof it.

 

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[OlBlue]

Thanks guys, I think I will go ahead and install the AT I picked up, while planning out an eventual swap to MT.

Neither of these vehicles have seen a paved road in at least 6 years, and I have to say that I find that the 91 with manual and factory LSD is a far more capable vehicle in snow than the AT without LSD.

That is my driving preference, but time is always an issue and the AT swap looks like the way to go.

I really want to lock the rear on one of them.

Will keep you posted on the trans swap!

By the way sorry for the double post, I will look into deleting the other one...no offence ahardboy!