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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: antonis on 13 September 2010, 23:31

Title: dsg retrofit on MT possible?
Post by: antonis on 13 September 2010, 23:31

Is it possible to fit a DSG gearbox on a manual transmission gti, i.e., replace it?

Title: Re: dsg retrofit on MT possible?
Post by: bacillus on 14 September 2010, 07:55

Quote from: antonis on 13 September 2010, 23:31

Is it possible to fit a DSG gearbox on a manual transmission gti, i.e., replace it?

Yes it's possible (and costly) but the vehicle wiring is different between the two models and your ecu will have to be reprogrammed.

Title: Re: dsg retrofit on MT possible?
Post by: AlanD on 14 September 2010, 10:57

More work and cost than its worth imo.

Title: Re: dsg retrofit on MT possible?
Post by: TagnuT on 14 September 2010, 19:22

Quote from: AlanD on 14 September 2010, 10:57

More work and cost than its worth imo.

You would be better going and getting a car equipped with DSG.

Title: Re: dsg retrofit on MT possible?
Post by: musicman87 on 14 September 2010, 19:34

Quote from: AlanD on 14 September 2010, 10:57

More work and cost than its worth imo.

+1

in my opinion you would be better swapping your car for a DSG and suffering a loss on your car - would save you so much hassle later on

Haven't tried a DSG, but its hardly like the manual is a chore to use!

Title: Re: dsg retrofit on MT possible?
Post by: Wayne on 14 September 2010, 23:57

Quote from: AlanD on 14 September 2010, 10:57

More work and cost than its worth imo.

+2, sell up and buy a DSG version.