Car Transmission Question

[Egoista]

Is it possible to change a car's transmission from Automatic to Manual? I own a 2010 Toyota Corolla S that I would like to change the transmission on.

 

[davinci]

Yes, but it's costly and a ton of work. Probably run you between 3-5K depending on how much the mechanic charges.

 

[Venom]

Yes. And save yourself money, buy a handbook for your car and fit it yourself.

 

[Egoista]

Thank you for the replies, guys, just wanted to see if it was possible, will probably save up for a project.

 

[Venom]

Try Joining a Toyota owners club/forum where people with the same cars could help you. 🙂

 

[pandaa]

You can save money by doing it yourself, but I wouldn't recommend it. Get it done at the dealer, and it'll look like it came that way, and be under warranty, most likely. There's a bunch of wiring changes you would have to do that aren't that easy if you're not a mechanic.

 

[Justin]

It will work but I don't recommend it. The car was built to be automatic. Just make sure what you put in your car is nearly a replica, you don't want to cause additional strain on any other part of your vehicle to cause more costs in repairs sooner.

EDIT:
Found this, seems really helpful:
Let's start with just the basics. You will need a different Flywheel, Bell Housing, Clutch, Throw Out Bearing, all parts to install a new Pedal Assembly which has a brake and Clutch Pedal, and all of the brackets and other things to install this linkage. You will need a shifter, and shift linkage unless it is a truck transmission where the shift lever comes out of the top housing cover, then you will need to probably lengthen your Drive Shaft and have it Re-Balanced. Also do not forget that you will need a new hook up for your Speedometer onto the Transmission.
(4) Four Speed, (5) Five Speed, or (6) Six Speed Conversion kit. All the hardware needed to change any Chevrolet G-body vehicle to a manual transmission (Pads for pedals included). You supply the bell housing, clutch fork, return spring, clutch, pressure plate, flywheel, and transmission. The kit has everything else. This is a kit made of the same kind and quality from GM. This is not a cheap imitation like some out there that are not made to the correct shape and made of inferior material.
You will have about at least $3,000 in it before you are done
Source: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index ... 730AANrnSf

 

[Egoista]

It will work but I don't recommend it. The car was built to be automatic. Just make sure what you put in your car is nearly a replica, you don't want to cause additional strain on any other part of your vehicle to cause more costs in repairs sooner.

EDIT:
Found this, seems really helpful:
Let's start with just the basics. You will need a different Flywheel, Bell Housing, Clutch, Throw Out Bearing, all parts to install a new Pedal Assembly which has a brake and Clutch Pedal, and all of the brackets and other things to install this linkage. You will need a shifter, and shift linkage unless it is a truck transmission where the shift lever comes out of the top housing cover, then you will need to probably lengthen your Drive Shaft and have it Re-Balanced. Also do not forget that you will need a new hook up for your Speedometer onto the Transmission.
(4) Four Speed, (5) Five Speed, or (6) Six Speed Conversion kit. All the hardware needed to change any Chevrolet G-body vehicle to a manual transmission (Pads for pedals included). You supply the bell housing, clutch fork, return spring, clutch, pressure plate, flywheel, and transmission. The kit has everything else. This is a kit made of the same kind and quality from GM. This is not a cheap imitation like some out there that are not made to the correct shape and made of inferior material.
You will have about at least $3,000 in it before you are done
Source: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index ... 730AANrnSf

Holy crap, thank you very much, this post was very useful. I wanted to do one of two things, I either wanted to experiment with my current car or buy another dirt cheap project car. I'm still not sure exactly what I will do yet, though but thank you very much for your post.

You can save money by doing it yourself, but I wouldn't recommend it. Get it done at the dealer, and it'll look like it came that way, and be under warranty, most likely. There's a bunch of wiring changes you would have to do that aren't that easy if you're not a mechanic.

I planned to do this with my cousin and uncle as they are my mechanics. I want to learn how to do all this and they know how. Thanks for the warning, though.

Try Joining a Toyota owners club/forum where people with the same cars could help you. 🙂

Thanks for the advice, found a forum called Toyota Nation and I'll see if they can help.