AU Manual conversion

Hellebore · 06-11-2006, 10:34 AM

Hey,

My question is
will the auto ecu handle a manual trans if i just make it think its in neutral?
thanks

Cam

bodes-sh · 06-11-2006, 06:07 PM

yes, i requires a bit more rewiring than that tho, you also need to put a resistor in the loom for the thermo fans otherwise they will run all the time, there's a few people on here that have done the conversion, they can tell you exactly what needs to be done

HLC · 06-11-2006, 07:11 PM

getting a manual ecu is easier. they can be had for relatively cheap i believe.

janek · 07-11-2006, 03:36 PM

well, again, ill put out a request for one.

Anyone who knows of any xr6 vct manual ecu's going, please let me know

GlennBA · 07-11-2006, 09:44 PM

a hi stall on an auto is heaps more fun than a manual apparently. I really regret swapping mine over now..

(not on your life)

**Whoosha** · 07-11-2006, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by GlennAUII

a hi stall on an auto is heaps more fun than a manual apparently. I really regret swapping mine over now..

(not on your life)

13.591 @ 100.43 mph 5.6L Sedan - sbutler
13.712 @ 100.01 mph 5.6L Sedan Manual - T3man
13.723 @ 102.51 mph 5 ltr Sedan- Whoosha
13.920 @ 101.71 mph 5L AU 220 sedan-Ratio 3.99

I"M hearin you glenn..... :thebirds: :eclipsee_

GlennBA · 07-11-2006, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whoosha

13.591 @ 100.43 mph 5.6L Sedan - sbutler
13.712 @ 100.01 mph 5.6L Sedan Manual - T3man
13.723 @ 102.51 mph 5 ltr Sedan- Whoosha
13.920 @ 101.71 mph 5L AU 220 sedan-Ratio 3.99

I"M hearin you glenn..... :thebirds: :eclipsee_

:sm_headba :sm_headba :sm_headba

Duffman · 07-11-2006, 10:03 PM

I would like to get a manual but I heard they don't handle the power all to well. I know mal wood does the conversion but the strong boxes cost you more then the car is worth. Unfortunately I need to stick to the auto :( high stall should help it a bit though

GlennBA · 07-11-2006, 10:17 PM

Duffman if you're planning on turboing it, you'll probably need to beef up the auto anyhow if you want it to handle real power. I know caspers needed to be beefed up to run 14.77.

Hellebore · 08-11-2006, 01:47 AM

well the manual is from a supra turbo
and the car is an ea falcon.... it just happens to be full of au bits

Hellebore · 13-12-2006, 01:10 PM

OK so i cant find an AU manual ECU sooo what do i need to do to the auto ecu? where does this resistor go to make the thermos behave and do i need to make it think it is in neutral all the time?

thanks in advance

bodes-sh · 13-12-2006, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hellebore

OK so i cant find an AU manual ECU sooo what do i need to do to the auto ecu? where does this resistor go to make the thermos behave and do i need to make it think it is in neutral all the time?

thanks in advance

not sure about the resistor, but yes you need to short circuit the neutral switch so you can start it

Mr Hardware · 13-12-2006, 01:25 PM

manuals suck

what is a manual? A broken automatic

GlennBA · 13-12-2006, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Hardware

manuals suck

what is a manual? A broken automatic

If thats what you call it, i'll have a broken auto anyday!

py:

kiwikid10 · 13-12-2006, 02:18 PM

Looks like someone can't drive a manual...........Mr Hardware!!!
Besides your comment is irrelevent to this topic.

Only reason I have 2 Auto's is the company requires it and the Wife can't drive one.
I'm so desparate that I use the sports mode transmission in my company Fairmont all the time.
If I ever get a novated car it's manual all the way.

Mr Hardware · 13-12-2006, 04:35 PM

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Looks like someone can't drive a manual...........Mr Hardware!!!

Well, my sig says 1980 5-speed corolla. That's 5-speed manual. I had that for 2 and a half years and did over 30,000klms in it. Thats not counting the thousands of kilometres i've done as a courier with a manual triton. I think i can drive a manual just fine.

Don't get me wrong, i think manuals have a place. In trucks only.

GlennBA · 14-12-2006, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Hardware

Well, my sig says 1980 5-speed corolla. That's 5-speed manual. I had that for 2 and a half years and did over 30,000klms in it. Thats not counting the thousands of kilometres i've done as a courier with a manual triton. I think i can drive a manual just fine.

Don't get me wrong, i think manuals have a place. In trucks only.

i'd take a manual over a btr auto anyday.. and did..
They aren't that good. I think autos are fine (if you're disabled)..

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duaned · 14-12-2006, 11:13 PM

That's not nice Glen! lol! My memories of a manual remind me of terrible clutch shudder, broken pedal box welds, broken clutch cables and noisy thrust bearings! Give me an auto with high stall anyday! But I still have a little fun with my manual Toyota Hiace!

GlennBA · 14-12-2006, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ddarby

That's not nice Glen! lol! My memories of a manual remind me of terrible clutch shudder, broken pedal box welds, broken clutch cables and noisy thrust bearings! Give me an auto with high stall anyday! But I still have a little fun with my manual Toyota Hiace!

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duaned · 15-12-2006, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by GlennAUII

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Hellebore · 14-12-2006, 06:26 PM

OK wow have some completely off topic posts
:P i happen to like *driving* a car

i guess noone knows about the resistor?

bodes-sh · 14-12-2006, 06:35 PM

give this thread a go, on the second page is the list of what needs to be done, also regarding the resistor
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...ual+conversion

b2tf · 14-12-2006, 09:42 PM

There's an XR6VCT manual ECU on Ebay atm.....

StealthAu · 15-12-2006, 07:12 AM

hey Glenn, You clearly have only every driven cars with stock autos

janek · 15-12-2006, 12:04 PM

regardless, manual pwns auto anyday