Transmission swap - manual->auto

[Dirk]

Hi everyone,

Just wondering if anyone's every done this before, or know of where I can get any more info. I've got a '92 Camry 4-cyl that's currently a 5 speed - to make a long story short, I need a car with an automatic, and I'm wondering how much work it would be to swap transmissions, & what other parts would be needed.

I've seen some references to people going from an automatic to a standard - anyone ever gone the other way?

I suppose the other solution is.... anyone in the Greater Vancouver area that wants to swap a automatic gen3 for a standard one?

[ekim55121]

pfft id do it but im in minnesota

[Dirk]

Thanks for the offer - but that might be a bit far to go.

[fredk]

going to a 5 speed is easier than going to an auto, just locate an auto car and get the trans, motor mounts, drive axles, computer and wiring harnesses in the dash, engine, and center console, trans controller, shifter, cables, indicator and trans cooler and lines, i did this to an 88, its doable but you better know how to read a wiring diagram and have access to the car your getting the auto from

[Camry-rulez]

It's hard to do, but it's posible

[Dirk]

Originally Posted by fredk

going to a 5 speed is easier than going to an auto, just locate an auto car and get the trans, motor mounts, drive axles, computer and wiring harnesses in the dash, engine, and center console, trans controller, shifter, cables, indicator and trans cooler and lines, i did this to an 88, its doable but you better know how to read a wiring diagram and have access to the car your getting the auto from

Gee... is that all?

Well, guess it depends on if I can find a good donor car for cheap then...

Thanks!

[Toysrme]

Oh

My

God



It's a 92 Camry... Jesus christ dude buy another one...

[ECale3]

gimme your 5 sp

[Dirk]

Originally Posted by Toysrme

Oh

My

God



It's a 92 Camry... Jesus christ dude buy another one...

Yeah, yeah, I know... and that's what I'll probably end up doing. It's just in really nice shape, and we've put some work into it.... and I hate to sell it & play the used vehicle raffle game again. Realistically, it's probably just gonna go though.

Like I said, I just need to find someone local to swap cars with.

[ECale3]

nonono, just pull out your tranny and send it to me. you don't need a new tranny anyway.

[Dirk]

Originally Posted by ECale3

nonono, just pull out your tranny and send it to me. you don't need a new tranny anyway.

Sure... tell ya what, the minute your auto tranny & other bits arrive, I'll send off mine.

[Tommy]

why do you NEED a auto? know one ever swaps a 5spd to an auto, unless they have plans for the 5spd somewhere else.

[whocares04]

^^^yea...that's what i'm thinking...

not only will you get more power out of your engine with the 5spd BUT will give u better gas mileage plus 5spds are more fun...i wish i had one for my V6...

[Dirk]

Okay, since you asked - the long story... my wife hates driving standard, especially in rush hour... and right now, we've got 4 cars (2 MR2's, 1 Celica all-trac, and the Camry)... and they're all standards.

She loves the Camry, but wants an automatic to drive to/from work - she keeps saying it'd be perfect if it were just an automatic.... so, that's how this all started.

[CamryPunk]

^ Sell the camry and get an automatic camry. It's probably more simple and hassle free.