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Old 09-22-01, 10:04 PM
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Question Tc or 5spd

I have a 97 SC300 with automatic trans.
What would you guys to do?
Change the TC for high stall TC or convert my auto trans.
into 5 or 6 spd ?
Old 09-22-01, 11:34 PM
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depends...
are you going to have a turbokit or just NOS or nothing at all in your forseeable future?

if yes to the turbo; i'd get a manual tranny... the 5-speed is easier to swap over

if just NOS you should be fine with an auto; so you can just get a TC and be fine...

if nothing at all; i'd just get a TC
Old 09-23-01, 07:20 AM
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Yes, I would like to go turbo sometimes next year.
What do you think . how hard it is to do the swap ?
I could get a 5spd trans. for like 500$ to 700$ + pedals +master cylinder + flywheel+clurch kit +and I don't know about ECU
I think I'm going to have to use one from 1997 5spd.

What do you think ? Did I forget something ?
Old 09-23-01, 11:27 AM
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You'd be in for MUCH less problems...if you sold your automatic and bought a manual.

And if you're gonna swap it, you should just go ahead and throw on a 6-speed, it would be worth it!

SR

(or if you REALLY want a 5-speed, I'll sell you mine so I can upgrade to a 6)
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If you have SC400, would converting it to a 5 speed make the car a lot faster, if so, how much?
Old 09-23-01, 03:18 PM
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