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Just wondering what you folks thought aftermarket might come up with to get us a manual? NV4500 maybe? Any others out there that might be better suited? No idea what it would take for the computer issues...
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Assuming you mean for 2.7. Uneducated opinion: I highly doubt it.
Would likely take some serious ECU manipulation to make everything work on an engine that has never been intended to have a manual, as far as I know.
Would likely take some serious ECU manipulation to make everything work on an engine that has never been intended to have a manual, as far as I know.
It just won't make any financial sense
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It can be done, it only takes $$. Much easier to go from an auto to a manual than the other way around. Take the pedal assembly from a manual Bronco. Either use the Bronco manual or go aftermarket on the trans. $10k-$15k might cover it.
Thats pretty accurate. Rockland Standard Gear make 4x4 versions of the T56 and others that would be well suited and Im sure a competent machine shop can fabricate and adapter ring for you if there isnt one already. And of course you will likely need some type of reprogramming done to it, but that isnt something unheard of. If one was already looking at a turbo upgrade and other parts to put 600hp in it they would already be doing the programming anyway. So say someone takes a Badlands and want to build it for power and speed, take 45,000 at 15k for a manual, 15k for the motor, and 10 or 15k for suspension and drivetrain upgrades. you are looking at a max of $90,000. So if one can afford a $70,000 Warthog, how many of those cant afford a $90,000 Super-Bad Lands?
For the non wealthy average Joe doing all the work themself. Could have a Base Or Black Diamond V6 optioned how they want for under $40k and save another $10k up to swap in a Son of Transzilla for less than the price of a Wildtrack. Its viable and I think someone will jump in on this opportunity. That or rebuild and adapt a 7 speed to HD spec and splice the wiring and add a program. If a company offered that for $8,000 after trading in your 10spd which is worth money, I think people will go for it.
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