Auto/manual

[bobski]

Anyone know if you can swap an auto box for a manual??

Ta

[TonyN]

Physically yes, need a manual truck propshaft and gearbox crossmember.

There is a big bunch of wires that go to the ECU from gearbox though, I don't know how this would effect the way the motor runs.

Personally I prefer the auto, especially if offroading lots.

[bobski]

Physically yes, need a manual truck propshaft and gearbox crossmember.

There is a big bunch of wires that go to the ECU from gearbox though, I don't know how this would effect the way the motor runs.

Personally I prefer the auto, especially if offroading lots.

Cheers Tony, its mainly for the economy, I've not been off roading much yet though my job involves it all the time(agricultural/equestrian fencing)but then I've only had it 2 weeks Its probably best to leave it as is would you think?

[MWS]

Hi Paul. If you're looking for cheaper running costs, why not look at running it on biodiesel, or a mineral / SVO / WVO blend. You would save more, and not have to loose the auto box. Theres loads of info on the subject.....Good luck....Mick.

[bobski]

Hi Paul. If you're looking for cheaper running costs, why not look at running it on biodiesel, or a mineral / SVO / WVO blend. You would save more, and not have to loose the auto box. Theres loads of info on the subject.....Good luck....Mick.

Cheers Mick, i used to run my golf on svo about 50/50 but didnt now if running the surf like that would damage it. 70% diesel 30% oil in winter is what ive read on here, does that sound about right?

[yoshie]

Cheers Mick, i used to run my golf on svo about 50/50 but didnt now if running the surf like that would damage it. 70% diesel 30% oil in winter is what ive read on here, does that sound about right?

Or px it for my 3rd gen manual that gets 30mpg on a jaunt

[kamaangir]

Cheers Mick, i used to run my golf on svo about 50/50 but didnt now if running the surf like that would damage it. 70% diesel 30% oil in winter is what ive read on here, does that sound about right?

You would be better off with something like 80-85% veg and 15-20% petrol. Get some veg oil, say 1 litre and add 10% petrol to it and stick it on your window sill outside, then have a look every morning and see if it gels up, if not then thats your mix. If its gelling up then add more and more petrol, maximum is about 20%.
Also fit a FPHE and that should warm up your fuel quickly.
Look on the stickies and see other peoples experiences.
I ran mine on 100% veg but its a pig to start it, just as well its got 2 batteries!

[Diezel Weazel]

Cheers Mick, i used to run my golf on svo about 50/50 but didnt now if running the surf like that would damage it. 70% diesel 30% oil in winter is what ive read on here, does that sound about right?

Look here
http://www.hiluxsurf.co.uk/showthread.php?t=15893
and here
http://www.hiluxsurf.co.uk/showthread.php?t=55767



Jess
"Cos short cuts can cost more in the long run"

[s car go]

Cheers Tony, its mainly for the economy, I've not been off roading much yet though my job involves it all the time(agricultural/equestrian fencing)but then I've only had it 2 weeks Its probably best to leave it as is would you think?

I have noticed that the auto is actually better on fuel,on the motorway than the manual,anyway,it revs lower!

I think it would take you a long time to get your investment back,if ever!!

Regards

Mark

[yoshie]

I have noticed that the auto is actually better on fuel,on the motorway than the manual,anyway,it revs lower!

I think it would take you a long time to get your investment back,if ever!!

Regards

Mark

Auto revs lower? I would have to disagree{a polite way of saying b ollocks} having had both in the past and currently own both. My 3rd gen will pull from 30mph easily in 5th and will happily sit at 35/40mph in 5th at 1200rpm. Try getting an auto to stay in top gear at those speeds.

[Apache]

Or you could just do the mod that allows locking the torque converter at any time, meaning you can stay in top on a flat road down to about 40mph. The box changing down at around 50 ~ 55mph really screws your economy.

Personally, I did around 130 motorway miles on 1/3rd of a tank in a petrol 2.7 3rd gen on Saturday - which seems somewhat better than my old 3.0TD used to do. Mind you, that was on 33s on a big lift with spotlights on the roof!

[yoshie]

Or you could just do the mod that allows locking the torque converter at any time, meaning you can stay in top on a flat road down to about 40mph. The box changing down at around 50 ~ 55mph really screws your economy.

Personally, I did around 130 motorway miles on 1/3rd of a tank in a petrol 2.7 3rd gen on Saturday - which seems somewhat better than my old 3.0TD used to do. Mind you, that was on 33s on a big lift with spotlights on the roof!

I was seriously considering including "unless you build an apache mod" but decided there is enough arguements on this board of late. It was really just a shamless plug to try and get my 3rd gen a southern market

[bobski]

Thanks for all the input, I'll look at the stickys and o from there. dont think i'll change the box because of lost work ime in doing it.

Cheers everyone

[s car go]

Auto revs lower? I would have to disagree{a polite way of saying b ollocks} having had both in the past and currently own both. My 3rd gen will pull from 30mph easily in 5th and will happily sit at 35/40mph in 5th at 1200rpm. Try getting an auto to stay in top gear at those speeds.

Yoshie, I don't think there is a polite way to say b8llocks.

You're comparing 2nd gen to 3rd gen.My comparison is between my my 1995 manual 4 runner and my mates 1994 auto surf import.At 70 mph mine sits at 2900 rpm,his sits at about 2500 rpm.This is what I meant by revs lower!

So, Mettre ça dans ton cul!!!!

Cdl

Mark

[yoshie]

Yoshie, I don't think there is a polite way to say b8llocks.

You're comparing 2nd gen to 3rd gen.My comparison is between my my 1995 manual 4 runner and my mates 1994 auto surf import.At 70 mph mine sits at 2900 rpm,his sits at about 2500 rpm.This is what I meant by revs lower!

So, Mettre ça dans ton cul!!!!

Cdl

Mark

Put what "in my ass" exactly if that is a faggot offer from you, then I will pass.
Maybe all the b ollocks you were talking has got you excited.

But please not for me, keep that between you and your mpg comparing mate.