Author Topic: VR6 Auto to Manual  (Read 2478 times)

Offline MattJAbela

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VR6 Auto to Manual
« 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??

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Re: VR6 Auto to Manual
« Reply #1 on: 30 May 2012, 10:50 »
Clutch, flywheel, gearbox, pedal box and gear linkage etc.

Wiring loom will be the same

Offline MattJAbela

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Re: VR6 Auto to Manual
« Reply #2 on: 30 May 2012, 11:22 »
Do they have a hydraulic clutch? Whats included in that clutch stuff??

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Re: VR6 Auto to Manual
« Reply #3 on: 30 May 2012, 13:28 »
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.

Offline MattJAbela

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Re: VR6 Auto to Manual
« Reply #4 on: 30 May 2012, 13:43 »
Mines a P reg..

Offline Wayne

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Re: VR6 Auto to Manual
« Reply #5 on: 30 May 2012, 21:35 »
Mines a P reg..

It should have the later pedal box

Offline MattJAbela

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Re: VR6 Auto to Manual
« Reply #6 on: 31 May 2012, 10:02 »
How will i know? Is there anything obvious on the pedal box?

Offline madmanmart

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Re: VR6 Auto to Manual
« Reply #7 on: 31 May 2012, 12:46 »
How will i know? Is there anything obvious on the pedal box?

If its P reg then it will have the correct pedal box.


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Re: VR6 Auto to Manual
« Reply #8 on: 01 June 2012, 01:03 »
Well that's a result! Something I haven't got to buy lol