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Converting an EJ22 to manual
Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 5:45 pm
by odd304
Hey guys, im new to the whole subaru thing, so ive decide to join the forum. Ive recently accquired a 1995 subaru liberty EJ22 AUTO AWD, and im finding it rather slugish and boring, i was wondering wats involved in converting it to manual and how much its gonna cost me in parts. labour is free as my dad is a mechanic and im not to bad myself. cheers
chris
Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 6:39 pm
by tim_81coupe
Pedal box, clutch pedal, clutch cable / hydraulic clutch setup.
You'll have to short the inhibitor switch too, but as far as removing / bypassing TCU wiring I'm not 100% sure what the go is.
Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 6:43 pm
by Outback bloke
Going to manual is not a problem with an auto. The wiring won't be an issue.
Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 6:52 pm
by odd304
ok so are these parts readily available or are they hard to find??? would it be an expensive operation. thanks for all urs help. is there anyone near herveb bay in QLD that could give me a hand lol
Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 7:51 pm
by Suby Wan Kenobi
The expensive parts will be the gearbox, clutch, tailshaft, gearbox cross member and the clutch pedal and cable. The swap could be done in a day if you know what your doing. You will also need the gear lever and console top.
Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 8:20 pm
by brumbyrunner
Okay, I'll bite...
Wouldn't it be easier and cheaper to trade-in your auto model for a manual version? Or have you got vast amounts of time and dollars invested in this car already?
Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2007 9:34 pm
by Outback bloke
I did think the same thing, then thought there must be some attachment to this car.
Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2007 4:36 pm
by chriSTIan
Rear diff might need replacing depending on the final drive ratio of the manual box.
Try to find a manual wreck,you'll have everything and more.
Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2007 7:43 pm
by Suby Wan Kenobi
brumbyrunner wrote:Okay, I'll bite...
Wouldn't it be easier and cheaper to trade-in your auto model for a manual version? Or have you got vast amounts of time and dollars invested in this car already?
I thought similar but when it comes to cars you never really know.
On the other hand keep it auto and do a turbo conversion.
Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2007 9:36 pm
by AlpineRaven
Yeah dont forget the rear diff as well...
Fly wheel needs to be replaced.. If you have donor car then you're lucky.
ECM isnt a problem (because the computer still thinks you still have automatic) but what about the wirings from the gearbox?
Cheers
AP