Ballpark cost of a manual swap - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

***DAMON*** · 03-10-2006, 01:39 PM

I know the discussion of a manual swap has been beaten to death, but this is more cost related...

I just got my job lined up for the summer and have been working on campus, so I know that I am going to have an increase in funds very soon

Ive just got a question for all of you guys that have done auto to manual swaps in your camry, specifically gen 3s- whats a ballpark price I can expect to pay for all of the parts?

I know it fluctuates a lot as far as where you get the parts etc, and Im sure Id be doing a nice clutch, lightened flywheel, pedals, short shift, and all that good stuff too... so I know that adds to it as well, but if anyone can give me a rough price for what they paid in american thatd be sweet

im just tired of driving a slush box!

by the way I have a 5SFE

Anshu · 03-10-2006, 01:43 PM

4 banger or v6?

***DAMON*** · 03-10-2006, 02:45 PM

my bad, 5sfe... i also just want the stock manual tranny for the 5sfe, none of the beefier ones- dont need to go anything crazy and I have no plans for forced induction

***zoni*** · 03-10-2006, 03:16 PM

http://zonicamry.com/Info_and_Tech_D...Gen34Camry.htm

i know you all love me

***DAMON*** · 03-10-2006, 03:29 PM

ummm yeah basically

thanks zoni

05Cam-Weasel · 03-10-2006, 03:40 PM

haha zoni you are badass wanna do it for me?? 2005 auto to manual swap

***zoni*** · 03-10-2006, 11:07 PM

ive never done a gen 5 and wouldnt want to put my approval on something that isnt totally known. ive worked on gen 3 from top to bottom, so i can confidently say that i know whats up. lol.

RedPhoenix · 03-10-2006, 11:47 PM

I think zoni in the future will be doing it no? also (not to drive awa your business) a guy in NC can do it too, he quoted me $1300 with labor for bare bottom parts about 1800 with better, but probably will change, hes found celicatech as Dr Tweak

RichieRichJP · 03-10-2006, 11:52 PM

Aw shit, I'm gonna need that plus a Quaife LSD and a Solara e153. That'll be like $3500ish on thr cheap side...ouch

pk_kk · 03-11-2006, 12:32 AM

I think it's going to be the Install thats going to cost you the most. Unless you do it yourself. Either than that i've seen Tranny on E-bay from $150

***zoni*** · 03-11-2006, 09:30 AM

well it is fairly labor intensive since you have to cut the hole for the clutch master cylinder and drill holes for the 2 bolts for the master cylinder.

i'd do a swap for someone now if they wanted it, and live around here.

***DAMON*** · 03-11-2006, 09:35 AM

yeah, i know i cant do it myself... i dont have the tools, knowledge or facility... which leads me to believe I cant aford it

I4 to V6 Swap · 03-11-2006, 10:16 AM

When you get the brake pedal, are you just getting the pedal or the whole assembly? The pin can be removed and swap the pedals.

Why do you need a center console? Isn't that only for V6? I thought we were talking about an I4.

The shift boot comes in black with gray border to fit into the console according to the dealer I went to, and they discontinued the other trim colors.

I think the toyota clutch line is close to $40 but I can remember.

If you get a used tranny, I would recommend rebuilding it.

Don't you need a slave cylinder too, or is it coming attached to the tranny?

What about the start switch for when you push the clutch in, or is it coming attached with the clutch pedal assembly, and have to wire it in.

97camryman · 03-11-2006, 02:09 PM

My whole swap with an S51 with 30,000 miles, ACT clutch, and gen 3 shifter was $1120.

WestCoastff · 03-11-2006, 02:56 PM

i4- do you think that the manual shift boot would be good to use if im just putting on a different auto shifter and wrapping it to look like a manual?