How much does a 5 speed swap cost? and is it worth doing?

by **DiamondPearlSolara01** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 11:42 am

I have a 2001 solara sle v6 auto and want to make it a 5spd does it cost too much to make it worth doing?

by **hskrsolara** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 11:44 am

Talk to Milt (Camrazy) or Scott (SC V6).

by **Midias** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 11:54 am

It will probably be at least 1.5K but for an extra 30hp to the ground and at least a second off the 1/4 I say go for it.

by **hskrsolara** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 11:58 am

^^$1.5k for parts...add on the labor and you're probably looking at $2.5k.

by **DrLove** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 12:27 pm

For 2,5K? ishh if your car is "stock", then sell it and get a another Solara manual, it will be less then 2,5K more expensive and it will be more reliable I guess.

But if your car is already tune, it's different.
I guess that for 2,5K of tuning/mods, an automatic V6 could be faster then a 5 speed for the same extra cash price spend on the car.

by **DiamondPearlSolara01** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 1:28 pm

Haha yea thats my problem its bone stock at the moment but I'm just now getting around to mods so idk whether to buy a new (used) manual or just start to mod the auto. thanks for the info!

by **JavaJoe_2** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 1:51 pm

DiamondPearlSolara01 wrote:whether to buy a new (used) manual or just start to mod the auto. thanks for the info!

Buy/trade-in on a manual.
I think it will be cheaper in the long run.

by **Ivanhoe** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 9:56 pm

I might be interested in selling mine soon....My knee is starting hurt due to the cartilage wearing out and it's getting more and more uncomfortable to clutch as of late(being 6'2" tall and 270 lbs. surely doesnt help).....time for an automatic :honda:

! Plus my girlfriend refuses to learn how to drive a 5 speed.

Im thinkin' my next car is gonna be another Grand Marquis or Crown Vic.....those are the automatics I usually like(wish gas wasnt so ffuckin' expensive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

by **---CAMRAZY---** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 11:02 pm

Yes it is worth it!!! About 1K on parts....

by **Eye8Pussies** » Sun Mar 02, 2008 12:00 am

and then depending on what you go with for your flywheel and clutch...

and I have to say that the 5-speed swap was the best thing that I ever did to my car.....and I'm boosted too

by **DiamondPearlSolara01** » Sun Mar 02, 2008 12:40 am

well it sounds like its worth doing because I am defiantly going to buy a supercharger for the SOL.. thanks for all the good info being a n00b on this forum it def is some good help for us just starting to mod!

by **jdt.solara** » Sun Mar 02, 2008 1:16 am

Ivanhoe wrote:I might be interested in selling mine soon....My knee is starting hurt due to the cartilage wearing out and it's getting more and more uncomfortable to clutch as of late(being 6'2" tall and 270 lbs. surely doesnt help).....time for an automatic ! Plus my girlfriend refuses to learn how to drive a 5 speed.

Im thinkin' my next car is gonna be another Grand Marquis or Crown Vic.....those are the automatics I usually like(wish gas wasnt so ffuckin' expensive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

Interested in a trade?

by **synenergy52** » Fri Mar 07, 2008 8:41 am

Just get a new car. Not worth it.

by **Jakecallun20** » Fri Mar 07, 2008 11:00 am

synenergy52 wrote:Just get a new car. Not worth it.

X2. I'd love to swap a 5 speed into my car, but the labor I would put into it would be a ton, not that that is a problem but IMO it would be cheaper to just get another 5 speed Solara/Camry or w/e you please.

How much does a 5 speed swap cost? and is it worth doing?

How much does a 5 speed swap cost? and is it worth doing?

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