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My mate just got a manual conversion for his VL and it closed the gap between his car and my VL more than I like
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malwoodauto.com.au
call them and ask a price, get a 6 speed tho, will last alot longer 
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06-11-2008, 12:21 PM
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Does mal wood actually do the conversion or are they just suppliers?
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06-11-2008, 05:19 PM
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How about you don't copy what he did, but get some better diff gears and a cam/Exhaust? (if you haven't already) you'll flog him then.
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07-11-2008, 12:02 AM
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Probably cheaper to buy a new (manual) AU than to get it converted?
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07-11-2008, 03:54 AM
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on a slightly relevant topic to the thread....
does anyone know the average k's for au Xr6 and Xr8 manuals and autos... looking to get an au xr8 series III soon if i can find one in adelaide and not terribly sure on mileage vs power.... cant seem to get some honest feedback anywhere. cheers |
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 I've already got comp extractors and exhaust. His VL is ex-chaser with extractors, exhaust and new diff. I lined up against him and we were neck to neck up to 120 before I started to pull away. It shocked me as I can usually toy with VS's and VT's. |
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07-11-2008, 05:23 PM
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Careful what you say on these forums, Hot Cam and diff gears are the way to go, shift kit as well!
(you can even keep your single spinner!) An AU manual conversion will be a bit more costly than a EA one I suspect
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anyone done the 6sp man conversion to their AU and what was it worth to do and how much work is involved? be very keen to have a crack at this.also with the 3.9 diff gears whats it like around town driving, alot of stop start and also on hwy driving?
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Has anybody here done a 5-speed manual conversion for an AU Ghia or would be my car be unique?
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Got a quote from Mal Wood and it's looking pretty pricey.
Has anybody here fitted a shorter ratio diff and LSD and what was the seat of the pants changes?? A spin the wheels in 1st when planting it and leaving dirty black marks is what I'm after. How have people gone with fuel economy with a shorter diff and do you need ECU and Speedo changes? |
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mate get some 3.9's and a good lsd itll spin both wheels pretty easily with them and it'll feel so much better.
and nah man fuel economy might even get better round town coz the car doesnt have as much strain to get it going and on the highway id say u'll barely notice mine with the auto sat at 2200rpm and manual it sits at about 2400rpm with the 3.9's. and go on ebay and look out for a manual conversion and nah man i converted my au ghia to manual but mine is a v8 so u might be a unique 6 but im unsure. cheers josh.
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Another vote for diff gears, shift kit, cam, and retaining the auto. Add a small stally (up to 2500rpm) for skids & top launches.
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My fuel economy went out the window when my manual went in... My car spends alot of time with the boot into but... lol My manual all up installed with Billet fly wheel and King Kobra clutch from the states cost about $3500
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Was the electronics a pain? |
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AU Falcon manual conversion
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