82 Scorpion Auto to Manual

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low026
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82 Scorpion Auto to Manual

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Hi guys
is it possible to do a auto to Manual conversion on a 82 scorpion without custom mods.
Car will be a daily driver so i need it to be all working eg.speedo

cheers
Frank
Taz
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Re: 82 Scorpion Auto to Manual

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Im thinking possibly a small cut and shut on the shifter hole in the tunnel? if the boxes are physically longer/shorter like a lancer then youll need to make way for the shifter poking through.
Taz
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Re: 82 Scorpion Auto to Manual

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Also auto wont have the clutch locator tube on the firewall like an auto, will also need to be addressed
low026
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Re: 82 Scorpion Auto to Manual

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thanks for the reply Taz.

Main thing i was worried about is can i go and buy a sigma 5sp or jap 5 spd and bolt it straight up.
Are the blocks the same auto to manual ?

cheers Frank
C_Fernance
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Re: 82 Scorpion Auto to Manual

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Blocks are different. As you already have an auto block you will need the gearbox, flywheel, clutch and so on off a 2.0 litre motor.
low026
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Re: 82 Scorpion Auto to Manual

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thanks for the replies
Searching for all bits has started.
wish me luck.
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