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Title: VR6 Auto to Manual
Post by: MattJAbela on 30 May 2012, 07:35
Hi,

I've got a VR6 to go in my 8valve, but its auto...what do i need to do the full manual conversion for it to go in to mine??
Title: Re: VR6 Auto to Manual
Post by: Wayne on 30 May 2012, 10:50
Clutch, flywheel, gearbox, pedal box and gear linkage etc.

Wiring loom will be the same
Title: Re: VR6 Auto to Manual
Post by: MattJAbela on 30 May 2012, 11:22
Do they have a hydraulic clutch? Whats included in that clutch stuff??
Title: Re: VR6 Auto to Manual
Post by: Wayne on 30 May 2012, 13:28
Quote from: MattJAbela on 30 May 2012, 11:22
Do they have a hydraulic clutch? Whats included in that clutch stuff??

That is why you will need the pedal box as it will have the mountings for the master cylinder, you will also need the hoses, if your 8v is a later car you may have the correct pedal box.
Title: Re: VR6 Auto to Manual
Post by: MattJAbela on 30 May 2012, 13:43
Mines a P reg..
Title: Re: VR6 Auto to Manual
Post by: Wayne on 30 May 2012, 21:35
Quote from: MattJAbela on 30 May 2012, 13:43
Mines a P reg..

It should have the later pedal box
Title: Re: VR6 Auto to Manual
Post by: MattJAbela on 31 May 2012, 10:02
How will i know? Is there anything obvious on the pedal box?
Title: Re: VR6 Auto to Manual
Post by: madmanmart on 31 May 2012, 12:46
Quote from: MattJAbela on 31 May 2012, 10:02
How will i know? Is there anything obvious on the pedal box?

If its P reg then it will have the correct pedal box.
Title: Re: VR6 Auto to Manual
Post by: MattJAbela on 01 June 2012, 01:03
Well that's a result! Something I haven't got to buy lol