Parts list for manual conversion.

xagsjoe · 21-06-2016, 11:21 PM

Hey guys, have purchased a s3 XR8, leather interior, rebel style kit and a fantastic car, just one thing I don't like is it's an auto and the box is playing up anyway so I've sourced a complete manual conversion from a s2 xr8 it's.

I have to make the trek to Melbourne to remove the parts myself and am capable but want too grab everything I need in one go.

The pedal box, ecu, starter motor, flywheel to tailshaft and shifter surround I'm onto but the looms and sensors I'm not 100% what I'll need.

The 200kw ute ecu really needed or can my 220 auto one be made to work ok? Through searching the old threads I know the tailshaft will need shortening 60mm.. Any thing else I need to be aware of?

TIA

**PridenJoy** · 22-06-2016, 12:01 AM

You have it mostly covered but I'd also grab clutch cable and the rubber loop it goes through in engine bay. If you plan to use the manual ECU I'd also grab the BEM that goes with it along with ignition barrel, keys and door lock. Good luck with it, it's a decent size task the conversion.

xagsjoe · 22-06-2016, 12:03 AM

The Ute and sedan Bem's the same? Interchangeable?

My local dealer can marry the ute ecu to my bcm can't they?

**PridenJoy** · 22-06-2016, 12:15 AM

Not sure if they're the same as i have never taken out a 220 BEM. Dealer can marry them but if you have access to the ute I'd grab those parts just in case.

Crazy Dazz · 23-06-2016, 04:11 AM

Not a criticism, just a question. Have you driven a manual XR8? And do you know the donor box is in good condition.

I'm a bit like you, I fancy myself a purist and prefer manual over auto. Most of "MY" cars have been manuals.
A couple of years back now, I had the opportunity to buy an AU Xr8 at a good price. It was "everything I wanted." It was the 220, manual, leather, moderate kms, and had a near new LPG system. I found the clutch heavy, and the gearbox clunky. It could have just been a bad example, but it turned me off.

I would also ask your dealer first about the BEM issue. You may have someone who is just happy to help a Ford enthusiast and won't charge an arm and a leg, or you might find that they just can't be arsed.

xagsjoe · 23-06-2016, 03:44 PM

Have previously owned a really nice EF XR8 manual and loved everything about that car other than the lack of HP. I'm old school and come from the era of toploaders and monster clutches ha. I'll service the box regardless before I fit it into the car, seals and bearings the usual.

Reading some more info now I should be able to nut it out when using the factory auto loom with a little work.

kamahl · 15-07-2017, 11:13 PM

Thread bump... to save making another thread, I've just purchased a rough s3 xr8 manual to convert my s2 auto to manual. I'm not going to do the conversion myself but I wouldn't mind having a crack at getting all the gear off the s3 so I can take it in to the workshop instead of dropping the whole car off and paying them to strip it down, and just generally do something myself for once instead of being a chequebook mechanic.

So I guess I'm asking did the blokes in the first 2 posts pretty much nail the list or is there some other bits missing? Or should it only take a workshop a couple of hours with their skill, knowledge and facilities to remove it all then they know they'll have everything ready to do the job?