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Title: Anybody able to change my 2.5 v6 from auto to manual ..?
Post by: fastandy36 on 08 February 2013, 14:44:15
I know its a huge job, but can anyone help...? or, does anyone have a 2.5 v6 manual that would like to swap for an auto ...?
Title: Re: Anybody able to change my 2.5 v6 from auto to manual ..?
Post by: serek on 08 February 2013, 20:04:59
I can get this job done for you
need car for day , if need I can supply all parts too :y
Title: Re: Anybody able to change my 2.5 v6 from auto to manual ..?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 08 February 2013, 20:11:01
when you do the conversion omega will loose 50-55 kg of bulky useless weight..
 
automatic transmision 85 kg approx.. manual 30 kg.. only addition is extra pedal :)
Title: Re: Anybody able to change my 2.5 v6 from auto to manual ..?
Post by: serek on 08 February 2013, 20:16:40
when you do the conversion omega will loose 50-55 kg of bulky useless weight..
 
automatic transmision 85 kg approx.. manual 30 kg.. only addition is extra pedal :)
and lots of fan too :)
Title: Re: Anybody able to change my 2.5 v6 from auto to manual ..?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 08 February 2013, 20:18:22
when you do the conversion omega will loose 50-55 kg of bulky useless weight..
 
automatic transmision 85 kg approx.. manual 30 kg.. only addition is extra pedal :)
and lots of fan too :)

yep.. and you have to shoot me to convince for auto again  ;D
Title: Re: Anybody able to change my 2.5 v6 from auto to manual ..?
Post by: serek on 08 February 2013, 20:19:41
when you do the conversion omega will loose 50-55 kg of bulky useless weight..
 
automatic transmision 85 kg approx.. manual 30 kg.. only addition is extra pedal :)
and lots of fan too :)

yep.. and you have to shoot me to convince for auto again  ;D
same here 8)
Title: Re: Anybody able to change my 2.5 v6 from auto to manual ..?
Post by: Brikhead on 08 February 2013, 20:20:27
when you do the conversion omega will loose 50-55 kg of bulky useless weight..
 
automatic transmision 85 kg approx.. manual 30 kg.. only addition is extra pedal :)
and lots of fan too :)

yep.. and you have to shoot me to convince for auto again  ;D
same here 8)

Auto's are good for elderly or infirm...
Title: Re: Anybody able to change my 2.5 v6 from auto to manual ..?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 08 February 2013, 20:20:53
the only question in my  mind is are there other compatible getrag gearboxes other then getrag 240..
 
mine is 5 speed .. now is it possible to find a 6 speed that matches with some effort ::) ::) :)
 
ps: machine shop handy ..
Title: Re: Anybody able to change my 2.5 v6 from auto to manual ..?
Post by: Andy H on 08 February 2013, 21:54:13
Every time my auto 2.6 hits 46mph and changes up into 4th I want a manual again  >:(

But.... every time I drive 300 miles from Cornwall to Kent (and then back 2 days later) I know that there as no way I could cope with all the manual gear changes. :(
Title: Re: Anybody able to change my 2.5 v6 from auto to manual ..?
Post by: Entwood on 08 February 2013, 22:08:00
Every time my auto 2.6 hits 46mph and changes up into 4th I want a manual again  >:(

But.... every time I drive 300 miles from Cornwall to Kent (and then back 2 days later) I know that there as no way I could cope with all the manual gear changes. :(

press the "sports button" .. then it won't change     or .. leave it in 3 ....  :)
Title: Re: Anybody able to change my 2.5 v6 from auto to manual ..?
Post by: Andy H on 08 February 2013, 22:21:57
Every time my auto 2.6 hits 46mph and changes up into 4th I want a manual again  >:(

But.... every time I drive 300 miles from Cornwall to Kent (and then back 2 days later) I know that there as no way I could cope with all the manual gear changes. :(

press the "sports button" .. then it won't change     or .. leave it in 3 ....  :)
The 'sporty' button is getting a lot of use on the roads I drive on day to day in Cornwall.......

What occasionally catches me out is flooring it with button pressed seems to lead to a double kickdown, lots of revs (redline maybe?) and little forward motion.
Title: Re: Anybody able to change my 2.5 v6 from auto to manual ..?
Post by: Entwood on 08 February 2013, 22:24:30
Every time my auto 2.6 hits 46mph and changes up into 4th I want a manual again  >:(

But.... every time I drive 300 miles from Cornwall to Kent (and then back 2 days later) I know that there as no way I could cope with all the manual gear changes. :(

press the "sports button" .. then it won't change     or .. leave it in 3 ....  :)
The 'sporty' button is getting a lot of use on the roads I drive on day to day in Cornwall.......

What occasionally catches me out is flooring it with button pressed seems to lead to a double kickdown, lots of revs (redline maybe?) and little forward motion.

I don't know the 2.6 gearing .. but the 3.2 ... put it in 2 and sports ... you have an awful lot of power and acceleration right up to 60 + and if thats not enough the roads are not proper twisties ... so use 3  :)
Title: Re: Anybody able to change my 2.5 v6 from auto to manual ..?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 08 February 2013, 23:09:40
Every time my auto 2.6 hits 46mph and changes up into 4th I want a manual again  >:(

But.... every time I drive 300 miles from Cornwall to Kent (and then back 2 days later) I know that there as no way I could cope with all the manual gear changes. :(

press the "sports button" .. then it won't change     or .. leave it in 3 ....  :)
The 'sporty' button is getting a lot of use on the roads I drive on day to day in Cornwall.......

What occasionally catches me out is flooring it with button pressed seems to lead to a double kickdown, lots of revs (redline maybe?) and little forward motion.

 :)  no surprise .. auto boxes with some clutch applied till 80 km/h ..  it roars but doesnt get anywhere  ;D
Title: Re: Anybody able to change my 2.5 v6 from auto to manual ..?
Post by: fastandy36 on 09 February 2013, 19:55:51
I can get this job done for you
need car for day , if need I can supply all parts too :y
how much do ya want, to do the work ...? its my first ever omega so I dont have any donor parts available ..
Title: Re: Anybody able to change my 2.5 v6 from auto to manual ..?
Post by: serek on 09 February 2013, 20:08:14
I can get this job done for you
need car for day , if need I can supply all parts too :y
how much do ya want, to do the work ...? its my first ever omega so I dont have any donor parts available ..
what spec is your car? cd, cdx ??
what year?
Title: Re: Anybody able to change my 2.5 v6 from auto to manual ..?
Post by: fastandy36 on 09 February 2013, 20:24:41
2001 elite v6 model mate.
Title: Re: Anybody able to change my 2.5 v6 from auto to manual ..?
Post by: serek on 09 February 2013, 20:32:27
2001 elite v6 model mate.
I check stock see what I have
then will let you know how much will cost
but you looking round £400 all in  :)
Title: Re: Anybody able to change my 2.5 v6 from auto to manual ..?
Post by: fastandy36 on 09 February 2013, 20:42:01
£400 is pretty ok for the amount of work and parts involved.. will the new clutch be re-cond ..?, I am really interested in getting it done, so how much notice do you need to gather up all the bits and book me a slot to get it done ..?
Title: Re: Anybody able to change my 2.5 v6 from auto to manual ..?
Post by: serek on 09 February 2013, 20:47:02
£400 is pretty ok for the amount of work and parts involved.. will the new clutch be re-cond ..?, I am really interested in getting it done, so how much notice do you need to gather up all the bits and book me a slot to get it done ..?
clutch what i have cover just under 10k and its from 3.0 240mm
give me call next week or pop round work shop and we can have chat about it
we busy atm moment , but sure we sort something out :y
Title: Re: Anybody able to change my 2.5 v6 from auto to manual ..?
Post by: fastandy36 on 09 February 2013, 20:49:34
great stuff.. I see I'm a lucky boy with you only being up the road from me...!  Cheers.
Title: Re: Anybody able to change my 2.5 v6 from auto to manual ..?
Post by: serek on 09 February 2013, 20:53:22
great stuff.. I see I'm a lucky boy with you only being up the road from me...!  Cheers.
we have few more local members here :)

Title: Re: Anybody able to change my 2.5 v6 from auto to manual ..?
Post by: omega3000 on 09 February 2013, 21:28:08
great stuff.. I see I'm a lucky boy with you only being up the road from me...!  Cheers.
we have few more local members here :)

Aye , 3 and counting  ;)
Title: Re: Anybody able to change my 2.5 v6 from auto to manual ..?
Post by: biggriffin on 09 February 2013, 21:29:06
Got thrust bearing if you need it. GM new.
Title: Re: Anybody able to change my 2.5 v6 from auto to manual ..?
Post by: serek on 09 February 2013, 22:37:20
Got thrust bearing if you need it. GM new.
good to know :y
btw will drop grill tom for you :)
Title: Re: Anybody able to change my 2.5 v6 from auto to manual ..?
Post by: 2woody on 09 February 2013, 23:23:34
I'm able to do it, too if needed. this would be my tenth !
Title: Re: Anybody able to change my 2.5 v6 from auto to manual ..?
Post by: fastandy36 on 10 February 2013, 14:24:20
Woody, the aa route planner says youre 2 hours 20 mins away from me, its just a bit far to be honest. Respectfully, ill have to go with Serek on this one.
But I do appreciate your offering.
Title: Re: Anybody able to change my 2.5 v6 from auto to manual ..?
Post by: 2woody on 10 February 2013, 20:20:15
I think I'm a bit further than that.

No problem tho. As it happens, I'm doing another autoectomy next week now.
Title: Re: Anybody able to change my 2.5 v6 from auto to manual ..?
Post by: serek on 10 February 2013, 20:54:17
I'm able to do it, too if needed. this would be my tenth !
by any chance you have spare set up for manual conversion??
Title: Re: Anybody able to change my 2.5 v6 from auto to manual ..?
Post by: 2woody on 13 February 2013, 22:27:49
yes I'm sure I have.
Title: Re: Anybody able to change my 2.5 v6 from auto to manual ..?
Post by: Jim on 14 February 2013, 18:19:57
This is something I would also like done to my 3.2, I have all the parts, just need someone to do it with, as I never taken a gearbox of a car.
Title: Re: Anybody able to change my 2.5 v6 from auto to manual ..?
Post by: tigers_gonads on 14 February 2013, 18:46:14
What manual gearbox goes on the end of a 3.2 V6 ?
Is it the R28 ?

Title: Re: Anybody able to change my 2.5 v6 from auto to manual ..?
Post by: RobG on 14 February 2013, 19:03:28
What manual gearbox goes on the end of a 3.2 V6 ?
Is it the R28 ?
Standard 3.2 runs an R30 box, difference being 5th gear is "longer" than on the R28. Fitting an R28 is still acceptable though :)
Title: Re: Anybody able to change my 2.5 v6 from auto to manual ..?
Post by: 05omegav6 on 15 February 2013, 03:16:12
This is something I would also like done to my 3.2, I have all the parts, just need someone to do it with, as I never taken a gearbox of a car.
It's only 38 bolts (includfing flywheel and clutch pressure plate), 3 spring clips and a healthy dose of gravity :y   
Title: Re: Anybody able to change my 2.5 v6 from auto to manual ..?
Post by: fastandy36 on 25 February 2013, 15:35:34
what about the diff...? does it need changing too ..?
Title: Re: Anybody able to change my 2.5 v6 from auto to manual ..?
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 25 February 2013, 17:12:52
what about the diff...? does it need changing too ..?

if you want better acceleration keep the auto diff.. they have shorter ratios.. but shaft will change..
Title: Re: Anybody able to change my 2.5 v6 from auto to manual ..?
Post by: serek on 25 February 2013, 19:30:32
This is something I would also like done to my 3.2, I have all the parts, just need someone to do it with, as I never taken a gearbox of a car.
Bloke who pick car up from you hi will convert his 3.2 to manual soon,
 maybe will be abel to get this job done for you its down road from you :y