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is this possible???

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by cole47, May 21, 2009.

  1. May 21, 2009 at 12:05 PM
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    cole47

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    ive been reading into this and asking around about doing this for a while, ive been wanting to see how much or even if it is possible to convert my 04 DC into a 5 speed manual???? i know that it will take some work but thats fine by me. i just want to see if it IS in fact possible and about how much it will cost???
     
  2. May 21, 2009 at 12:09 PM
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    :popcorn:Got me interested....
     
  3. May 21, 2009 at 12:13 PM
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    Yes it is. It will cost more time and money than what it is worth.

    You will need
    1. Complete manual trans (clutch plate, pressure plate etc.)
    2. ECU from a standard vehicle with same options
    3. Pedal assembly (all the mounting hardware)
    4. Clutch cylinder
    5. Clutch fluid reservior
    6. Possible new tranny mount
    7. A new wiring harness ( I believe)
    8. A new instrument panel (for tach-probably not necessary but recommended)
    9. You may need a new drive shaft due to length (not 100% sure of this)
    There may be more also. There are fitment issues to analyze. Hole locations......
     
  4. May 21, 2009 at 12:14 PM
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    Sounds like he would be better off with a trade-in


     
  6. May 21, 2009 at 12:16 PM
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    People claim you will need a new ecu and wiring harness, but that is false. You can make it work without one. Also, you will need a new driveshaft.

    This is A LOT of work, and i contemplated it, but decided against it and went with a built IPT transmission.
     
  7. May 21, 2009 at 12:16 PM
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  8. May 21, 2009 at 12:16 PM
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    Yes, by the time you are done, it would cost more than to have just purchased it with the manual tranny.
     
  9. May 21, 2009 at 12:16 PM
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    think its gonna be over 2k???
     
  10. May 21, 2009 at 12:17 PM
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    Oh hell yeah. Unless everything comes out of the junkyard.
     
  11. May 21, 2009 at 12:17 PM
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    i dont think they makee a first gen DC in straight drive??
     
  12. May 21, 2009 at 12:19 PM
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    And you do all the custom work yourself. Can you weld and fabricate?
     
  13. May 21, 2009 at 12:19 PM
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    yeah i just got my welding license last week lol im looking for a new project
     
  14. May 21, 2009 at 12:21 PM
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    You will need a new ECU if you don't want the CEL lit up 24/7
     
  17. May 21, 2009 at 12:23 PM
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    not rele i have a accord (gas saver)
     
  18. May 21, 2009 at 12:25 PM
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    The only electrical wiring going to the manual trans is the speed sensor, and that can be wired into the existing harness. The truck will drive regardless of whether there is a speed sensor or not.
     
  20. May 21, 2009 at 12:35 PM
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    I never said it wouldn't drive.
     

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