changing out my 6 speed to an auto?

OKC Z · 02-18-2012, 06:45 AM

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.

Unique_Z · 02-18-2012, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by OKC Z

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

Kingbaby · 02-18-2012, 07:25 AM

Wow

One_Quick_Z · 02-18-2012, 07:42 AM

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

DAN

pedZ · 02-18-2012, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by One_Quick_Z

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

DAN

Dark Sarcasm · 02-18-2012, 09:08 AM

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.

Trips · 02-18-2012, 09:21 AM

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

ZMan8 · 02-18-2012, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

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

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

Why do you want an auto?

Cmike2780 · 02-18-2012, 09:26 AM

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

Ages · 02-18-2012, 10:01 AM

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.

red6spd · 02-18-2012, 10:02 AM

Whats the reason for wanting to make such a change?

OKC Z · 02-19-2012, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by red6spd

Whats the reason for wanting to make such a change?

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?

sixpax · 02-19-2012, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by OKC Z

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.

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 !

red6spd · 02-21-2012, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by OKC Z

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?

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

urvokbm · 02-18-2012, 10:11 AM

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

02-18-2012, 06:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
OKC Z Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: OKC Posts: 205 Drives: '09 370z-$old 9/1/12 Rep Power: 15	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.

02-18-2012, 07:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
One_Quick_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seneca Il Posts: 1,374 Drives: 10 Civic EX Sedan Rep Power: 219	Trade in your car for an auto if you want one, otherwise it wouldnt be worth the money... DAN __________________ -My BRZ with exhaust will decimate all if we overnight parts from Japan- 10 Civic EX Sedan- Current Daily

02-18-2012, 09:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
Dark Sarcasm Track Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Katy Texas Posts: 552 Drives: 11 CTS-V Coupe Rep Power: 16	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. __________________ wax

02-18-2012, 09:21 AM	#7 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	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 __________________

02-18-2012, 09:26 AM	#9 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	this is just silly. OP, are you that terrible driving stick? __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

02-18-2012, 10:01 AM	#10 (permalink)
Ages Base Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: MA Posts: 184 Drives: 11 370Z SP MT Gunmet Rep Power: 14	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. __________________ F.I.CBE\|F.I.HFC\|20/25mm Z1 Spacers\|CS TypeN Wing(cf)\|CS Diffuser (cf)\|EvoR Fangs(cf)\|EvoR Type2 Front Lip\|Evor Side Blades\|Stillen Gen3\|JDM Fog\|

02-18-2012, 10:02 AM	#11 (permalink)
red6spd A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 3,277 Drives: 2010 Z Coupe M6 SPT Rep Power: 21	Whats the reason for wanting to make such a change? __________________ 2010 Base+Sport 6spd: Stillen G3, FI Non-Resonated CBE, FI Non-Resonated Test Pipes, UpRev Tuned, Custom 24R Oil Cooler, JDM Rear Fog-OEM Harness. ???Whp ???WTQ (Will find out come spring time)

02-18-2012, 10:11 AM	#15 (permalink)
urvokbm Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 67 Drives: 09 MB 6mt Rep Power: 0	Sell your Z, buy one with 7AT. It's just so much easier and less time consuming

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