Engine with auto, now to manual ?

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  • Mike325
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    • Mar 2006
    • 3685

    #1

    Engine with auto, now to manual ?

    I might be getting an 89 "I" engine that has an auto tranny. I have an 87 "E" with a manual. What do I need to do to make this engine swap work? An "I" flywheel and then the clutch, pressure plate?

    Any help would be great:grin:
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  • ///M42 sport
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    • Oct 2003
    • 3952

    #2
    does your e have a dual mass flywheel? If so youll need a longer throwout bearing. If not, then get all the components for a i
    Renting my rear wheel bearing tool kit. SIR
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    • nando
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      • Nov 2003
      • 34827

      #3
      you also need to install a pilot bearing into the automatic engine.
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