converting to standard

[pacmanaveo]

so anyone know how much it would be and how long it would take

[ontarian_frog]

probably cheaper to trade your automatic for a manual of the same year.

But you would need the D16 transmission, flywheel...etc.
Center console...

how much? I don't know. Call a few junkyards to find out.

[mtlswift]

+ ECU/TCM, harnesses etc etc etc.
IF you have access to cheap parts AND you're mechanically inclined and have access to a lift etc etc etc, it will be DEFINITELY and INFINITELY easier and cheaper just to trade in the auto for a manual.

People ask that all the time on the elantra boards I'm on. Only one guy has successfully pulled it off, and it was a PITA- I think it was down for several weeks. He bought a rear-ender write-off for dirt cheap to get the front-end parts, was a tech with tools/lift/time but still had a hell out of it.

I'm not saying you can't do it...

[mikedudley17]

def. not worth trying to do. if you want a manual trans, trade it in.

[exist3nce]

def. not worth trying to do. if you want a manual trans, trade it in.

+1 .... not worth it unless you are a mechanic or have access to full shop, tools + hoist.

[xtreme 2]

Yup... expect the following...

* Gotta swap out brake pedal for Clutch/Brake Combo
* Tranny Swap
* New Motor Mounts
* Shift Linkage
* New Axles (debatable)
* New Computer (debatable)
* New Wiring Harness for added Sensors
* Different Master Cylinder
* Different Throttle Body/IAC
* Different Intake Vac Lines

I know there are a ton of other things, but it's a hell of a swap...

To the guy above, don't need a new console... The template for the ATX Shifter Pops out...

[exodus]

When the easiest part of the swap is changing the transmission, you know it's not worth it

edit: moved to drive train section

[americasfuture2k]

a swap on a car like the aveo is definantly not worth it. its like trying to hook up a pulsar with junkyard parts. you have no idea what kind of condition transmission is in. then you will need new axles.

im speaking from experience. i swapped a 95 taurus to the SHO MTX-IV. lasted a month. axles blew out, spent 120 for new ones, then the tranny blew on the test drive after those were replaced. definantly NOT worth the time, money, or the effort IMHO.