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Old 03-02-2005, 07:02 PM   #1 (permalink)
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manual conversion???

ive got a 92 corolla, AT 102hp... everything on it is stock. my parents bought it after my '96 civic was crushed by a '78 ford F250....

i know little about toyotas.... less about corollas.

id like to do a manual conversion...

is this possible? and if so could someone give me a run down of where i can get what i need to do it...

i know i sound like an idiot.. and im sorry.. but i dont know jack about corollas..

thanks.
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Old 03-02-2005, 09:09 PM   #2 (permalink)
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what engine?
i doin a manual conversion on my 5a but i would also like to get some info
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Old 03-03-2005, 01:26 AM   #3 (permalink)
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You'll need the tranny, flywheel, clutch kit, clutch cylinder, slave cylinder, clutch lines, clutch pedal, shift linkages, shifter assembly, and some time...
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Old 03-03-2005, 01:32 AM   #4 (permalink)
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the time ive got. everything else.... i can find.

i hope. im not really even sure what the engine is. all i know is its a DOHC 1.6L I4.
like i said before.. im going to sound like an idiot until i know my way around a toyota.
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Old 03-03-2005, 02:58 AM   #5 (permalink)
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i checked.. and im pretty sure its a 4A-FE.... but please dont hold me to that until i look around some more... i dont know toyotas!!! im sorry! :/
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Old 03-04-2005, 12:27 AM   #6 (permalink)
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You'll need the tranny, flywheel, clutch kit, clutch cylinder, slave cylinder, clutch lines, clutch pedal, shift linkages, shifter assembly, and some time...
Brake pedal, shifter cables. The slave cylinder and linkage should come with the tranny. Also, you need to make some wiring changes. And I don't think you need the flywheel but I could be wrong on that car.

The total cost is usually around $1000 including labor at my shop.

BTW you have either a 4AFE or a 7AFE, but most likely a 4AFE. Also, doing an auto/manual conversion and keeping the stock engine usually is a lot more work than it's worth since for the same price you can buy the car with it already done, however, if you're doing an engine swap anyway and the tranny with the engine is a 5-speed, it's a lot easier since you're already pulling everything out anyway. In that case, it's worth it.

For engine swaps, the easiest is the 4AGE series.

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Old 03-04-2005, 02:11 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Brake pedal, shifter cables. The slave cylinder and linkage should come with the tranny. Also, you need to make some wiring changes. And I don't think you need the flywheel but I could be wrong on that car.
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Hehe... the brake pedal should already be on the car... ;] You'll sure be needing that clutch pedal though... Also... you will need the flywheel for ANY auto to manual swap. Automatic trannies use flexplates, manuals use flywheels and clutches. When you buy a tranny, you'll be lucky if you get one with a slave attached, but for the most part, expect those parts to be on the list... ;] Wiring changes might be neccesary depending on which series ECU and what sorts of sensors are on the tranny. The car will still work, but with no signals from those sensors, the ecu will throw codes.
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Old 03-04-2005, 04:44 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Hehe... the brake pedal should already be on the car... ;]
Stop and think about this for a minute. Automatic... manual... automatic... manual... brake pedal... clutch pedal... brake pedal... hmm....

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Wiring changes might be neccesary depending on which series ECU and what sorts of sensors are on the tranny. The car will still work, but with no signals from those sensors, the ecu will throw codes.
The clutch start switch will also need to be wired up, or the neutral start switch bypassed.
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Old 03-04-2005, 04:52 AM   #9 (permalink)
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haha hes saying u need the brake pedal cause on auto cars the brake pedal is wide and on manual cars its just a square shape like the clutch pedal
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This topic has come up before, and has been the subject of hot debate. Do a search here (top of page), and you will find more info. Some here think that no matter what your skill level you should just go ahead and tear the car apart replacing the transmission. Others, like myself, contend that with the wide availability of the '88-'92 AE92 Corollas it is much more cost-effective to just find another vehicle. There are lots of these cars out there with manual transmissions, and if the autobox box bothers you that much you should just go find one. It really would be easier and cheaper. For the grand you will spend on parts you could find lots of Rollas with sticks. The auto trans is actually a plus if you were to trade the car in at a dealership, as automatics are easier for them to sell. Find a 5-speed you like on a lot, grease the lot owners palm with $200-$300 and your car, and drive off into the sunset rowing gears all the way! Regards, Aaron
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Old 03-04-2005, 11:46 AM   #11 (permalink)
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haha hes saying u need the brake pedal cause on auto cars the brake pedal is wide and on manual cars its just a square shape like the clutch pedal
Duh... ;]
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Old 03-05-2005, 04:32 PM   #12 (permalink)
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go to corolla-racing.com, there was a walkthrough on how to do the conversion on an AE92 (your model)
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Old 03-05-2005, 05:07 PM   #13 (permalink)
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Or you could find a '92 manual for sale, and trade your car for it, and probably save alot of time and money!
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