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rotted ham
10-11-2003, 02:28 PM
I've got a 02 Protege 2.0L LX but it's automatic transmission.. I really wanted a standard but i got a really good deal on this car. Is there a way to switch it to a manual and how much would it cost?
Captain KRM P5
10-11-2003, 02:35 PM
you would need the transmission, the shift linkage, the pedal assemblies just to name a few parts. its going to present quite a bit of work for you to pull it off, i assure you. if you were to pay someone to do it, it would cost you A LOT of money.
Pirana
10-11-2003, 03:49 PM
Plus ECU, new harness, brake pedal, clutch reservoir, axles, tranny mounts, linkage. I'am in the same predicament. Found everything needed for $850 shipped, but not Mazdaspeed tranny. Probably around $1000 from a competent mechanic to do the swap.

Good luck.
Captain KRM P5
10-11-2003, 03:51 PM
Pirana, what is making you look at the MSP trans versus say, an ES trans? you could just buy the thicker axles and an aftermarket LSD. i think there is even a listing of the parts and part numbers you need for the MSP LSD to retrofit a stock trans here on the forum.
Pirana
10-11-2003, 03:54 PM
the price of a LSD is around $600 + the cost of the new axles. If I can get the whole shibang used, would be a lot cheaper. I think around $950-$1000 from a wrecking yard.
Captain KRM P5
10-11-2003, 03:59 PM
just find the ravine where Dr. Sound's MSP is resting and strip it :)
rotted ham
10-11-2003, 04:05 PM
do you have a URL where i can find all of this stuff for an affordable price?
jomoyo069
10-22-2006, 07:22 PM
me too.. i cant find the post that goes thru it.. links??
sephiroth
10-22-2006, 07:34 PM
do you have a URL where i can find all of this stuff for an affordable price?
there's no "ATX to MTX conversion shop".. you either buy from a dealership, which is going to cost about $6000 for everything (the MTX transaxle alone is about $2000) or find a junker/used car and buy the car and/or get the person to sell you just the MTX parts from that car.


you would need the transmission, the shift linkage, the pedal assemblies just to name a few parts. its going to present quite a bit of work for you to pull it off, i assure you. if you were to pay someone to do it, it would cost you A LOT of money.
alot of work? defentaly, but lil freek that has done it said alot of moderate-easy work, not really that hard, just time consuming. Two people with a cherry picker could probaly pull it off in 3-4days. Or a Friday-sunday weekend if they have a garage and work a little into the night.


Probably around $1000 from a competent mechanic to do the swap.
If you can find a place that'll acutaly do it, I've tried getting quotes from about 3 local shops and all I get so far is (too many man hours, sorry)


both of you need to read this thread
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=81179&highlight=ATX+to+MTX+conversion
jomoyo069
10-22-2006, 07:41 PM
this will help you alot
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=81179
sephiroth
10-22-2006, 07:42 PM
this will help you alot
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=81179
rofl... I posted it the exact same time as you did. (evil)