98 4 Runner Auto to Manual conversion?

[eddiearniwhatever]

Hi, I just bought a 1998 4R with 200,000 miles on it. I'm advised the automatic transmission will last a little longer, but I'd like to have it replaced before it gives up the ghost. My interest is in having it converted to a manual transmission. Is this even possible? Is it a terrible idea, that is, would it cost several times the price of the vehicle (around 5k)? thanks!

 

[MAD 69]

It would cost you about 5K in parts, time and labor. Better off trying to find a stock 5speed instead of getting involved with a project like that.

 

[JohnsD90]

It would cost you about 5K in parts, time and labor. Better off trying to find a stock 5speed instead of getting involved with a project like that.

How so? The transmission i see all the time are $250 on craigslist with the T-case, i dont think it would cost $5k more like $2k in parts, but i feel if he has to ask the question he isnt up to the job for it.

There is a thread like on the next page with a guy doing this too his 4 banger.

 

[MAD 69]

"I feel if he has to ask the question he isnt up to the job"

that's why I wrote that, it's one thing to do the work yourself but if not good luck talking your local mechanic into taking that job. A normal shop will charge you $1500 to install a water pump and Rad, imagine they would charge to convert an auto tranny into a manual(with parts)...