changing out my 6 speed to an auto?
 

How much $$$ do you guys think it would be to change the Z from a 6 speed manual to a 7 speed automatic? Too much trouble? Too much Money? Or should I just sell it? Im thinking computer, wiring, tranny...
Thanks in advance. Do not want to start a dispute on which one is better. Its for a good cause.

too much hassle, too much trouble and too much money. besides you have to figure out how to install the paddle shifter. and why bother in the first place? you possessed the first manual with synchrorev system in the world. just leave it as is imo :tup:

Wow

Trade in your car for an auto if you want one, otherwise it wouldnt be worth the money...






DAN

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as for the paddle shifter, i would bet the wire harness is in place and the paddles will bolt right up. Not all of the G37 sedan autos come with paddle shifters but they can be installed without even removing the steering wheel.

But, for the money, you might as well trade for an auto.

It's doable but You'd have to find a wrecked Auto to strip it clean of what is needed. Thats one way to save some $$ if you're mechanically inclined.

I would recommend looking for a member or person that would want to trade? that way you're minimizing the cost

this is just silly. OP, are you that terrible driving stick?

:iagree: That's the only way you wont spend crazy amount of $$.

Why do you want an auto?

Well he said its for a good cause... So yea if you aren't gonna say anything to help him don't say anything at all.

OP, Triple's recommendation would be the most cost effective. Off the top of my head I would say you need ECM ,steering shaft ,tranny, wirering, possibly driveshaft and diff , also peddal assembly.Then there's all the associated labor costs. Hope this helps , good luck.

Whats the reason for wanting to make such a change?

Sell your Z, buy one with 7AT. It's just so much easier and less time consuming

Perhaps he was involved in an industrial accident and had his clutch leg amputated as a result?

In any case, follow Triple's suggestions.

or better yet, find another member who's driving an auto that wants to trade with a 6mt :tup:

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The reason im wanting the change is because my mother was in an collision where they destroyed her Solara. Shes been going thru some stuff as it is and now she wont be able to get another car. She likes my car but she has never been able to drive cars with MT and now at 50+ yrs its harder and specially in a Z. Im gonna shop around for a wrecked Z to see if its cheaper to buy parts or take a hit and trade it in for something else. The car is right at trade in value so everything Ive payed in will be lost, like if I leased it. I was thinking something around 3-4k in parts, am i way off?

A very noble reason, not that you owe any one here an explanation. :tup:

Wish I could help on switch out cost...way over my head talent wise, so would have no clue as to what is needed. I would lean towards trading to make it simpler and quickest...guess it would depend on actual cost to make it happen versus cash needed to get into and auto if you trade.

Good luck !

Make a post in the classified section tag it WTT 6 mt for 7at. Worth a shot I know for fact there was a few members with ats looking for mt. Good luck.

I'm sure even a dealer with a few pre-owned Z' on there lots would gladly do a trade under the circumstances... it never hurts to try. Of course it would have to be a very comparable Z. As hard as it is to believe... there are still nice people out there. Lol

You really think they would trade me? I put down the some of the money im thinking of using for the conversion, and give them my car and walk out with an automatic Z? Mine is the touring with 24,650 miles. thats a really good idea you gave me there im gonna make some calls tomorrow to see what they say. I want to come out even not loose money to a stealer. The car will stay in the family regardless so no loss on passing on the car.

I would guess it would be $3k - $4k just for the transmission, based on the rebuilt I bought before for the NSX. The labor will definitely kill you.

Trade is the only way.

There are tons of Auto 370z out there for-sale and very few 6 speeds. Have a look around, Autos are much cheaper also.

Very noble cause.

Just find her a cheap daily and keep your car as is

What im afraid if i get her something cheaper then she'll be having reliability issues. I know the z wont give out. I havent had a single issue with it.

It will probably be cheaper to just buy or Lease her a car of her own. Good Luck with whatever happens.

OP buy her an older civic or accord, cheap, reliable and easy to find in auto. Parts are so cheap, you can spend 2500 on car and do 500 worth of maint and still keep your car.

This question comes up on every car forum. Out of curiosity, has anyone known someone to actually do it?

+1

Plenty of cheap/relaible cars are out there you should ask around in your regional forum.

I've seen a Z that converted a 6MT to a dog style sequential gearbox, but I highly doubt that would be useful to the OP.. lol. Also, it cost about 7.5K.

it would probably be cheaper and easier to swap it to a 2-speed drag racing auto.

'merica!

Thank you all for input and support. You all are right. Ive called around and the most im able to get for the Z is 23-24k. I didnt know it had lost that much value. But its whatever its an awesome ride. Well now In search of a reliable 2-3k car. I never did look into the pricing of swapping the tranny based on the opinions i got here. Thanks. Ill post the pic of new beater for mom when we find one.

I think this is a wise choice. Besides a manual shift, the other challenge for someone 50+ years old is just getting in and out of the da*n thing.

--ZOM