Geoff,
If you really want a stick over your current auto, this will work, but there
are other alternatives. You could purchase a rebuilt tranny for anywhere
between $600-$1100. Of course you would still have to pick up the computer,
clutch, etc. If you'd like to stick with an auto tranny, you could pick up
a rebuilt one also. I'm not familiar with the price of them, but feel
fairly certain you can have one for less than $2000. Or you could probably
get a beefed up rebuild if you want something a little better.
I guess looking at it from buying the auction truck, you'll have the tranny,
clutch (and associated hydraulics), computer, driveshaft, I think that
pretty much covers it. (I think the driveshaft is a different length
between the sticks and autos.)
Do a bit of price shopping, add up your estimated labor involvement, and
weigh the differences. Don't forget to factor in which type of tranny you
would really rather have.
Good-luck,
Rich - Ashburn, VA
-----Original Message-----
From: Geoff [mailto:geoff_fahl_1@yahoo.com]
Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2001 11:20 AM
To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
Subject: DML: tranny trouble
Hey,
I've got a 95 dak that I have done a little performance work to, and
have been really happy with my truck. Recently the auto trans has been
slipping and I feel it is about to blow. When I hit the gas, the truck goes
but not as hard as it used to. At the drag strip, a brake stand is now
impossible because the trans just slips and grinds away at itself. I have
an opportunity to buy a 94 Dak for $2000 at a wholesale auction where I
work. It has a manual trans and the same engine (v6) I would like to take
that manual trans and put it in my truck which has an auto. I took the
whole sale truck for a test drive and found that it still has the power to
spin the tires in the first 3 gears and will chirp them in 4th and 5th, so I
assume it is in good condition and has recently been rebuilt because there
is permatex on the outside of it. What would be involved in doing this
transmission swap and would it be worth while? The two trucks have
different trannys - obviously- different computers, floor because of the
stick, and a clutch pedal. How long do you think this would take, and what
else am I forgetting? Has anyone else tried to do this, or is it a waste of
time. I also have a car that I could use while I'm working on the two
trucks.
Thanks for any info,
geoff
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