[Clarice]

I have a 2000 ZX2 with an automatic transmission and am thinking of swapping in a 5 speed. Was just looking for some input from anyone who has done it. Was it definitely worth it? How expensive? How difficult was it?

 

[Jayco_Automotive]

we at jayco build new conversion kits to convert the automatic to a manual transmission pm if interested

 

[GregF422]

The obvious advantages of the manual over the automatic:
5 gears instead of 4, so your ratios are tighter meaning faster acceleration.
Mechanical coupling between the engine and the wheels instead of a fluid one, meaning a higher percentage of the engine's power will get to the ground.
No sloppy electroics to decide which gear you SHOULD be in, meaning it won't ALWAYS be in the wrong gear for what you want to do because you can downshift BEFORE you romp the gas to accelerate and you can keep it in the lower gear as you enter the corner so you can apex and go without having to wait for the trasnmission.

I can't speak of how hard or expensive cuz i haven't done it (yet). But i know a bunch of people around here have and i haven't yet heard anyone say "I wish i had kept my automatic"

 

[mannydingo]

Or, you can drive down to Miami and make an even swap for my 98 stick shift ZX2. No money will change hands. Your engine and tranny must not have any hidden problems.

 

[SDB]

we at jayco build new conversion kits to convert the automatic to a manual transmission pm if interested

2000 zx2 kit price,we have trans and pedals.

 

[marclar]

2000 zx2 kit price,we have trans and pedals.

there is no kit, you will need to source all of the parts from a doner vehicle.