Re: Converting AUTOMATIC to MANUAL

["stitsien" <stitsien@xxxx>]

What problems did you have with the transmission? Was it due to 
mechanical failure or the shifting computer.

--- In dmcnews@xxxx, "dmc_delorean_2000" <dmc_delorean_2000@xxxx> 
wrote:
> hi
> I've had a Lot and I mean ALOT of problems with my automatic 3 spd 
> transmission since getting my car and the problems just get worse 
and 
> worse. rahter than fix it more or buy a new auto DMC tranny, would 
it 
> be finacialy possible to convert to a delorean 5spd tranny? meaning 
> would it be worth doing? I mean whats it going to take to do this 
> conversion? about how much am i going to spend doing it? would i be 
> able to do this myself or will I be in WAY over my head? I was 
> originally going to put in a ZF 4hp22 4spd automatic tranny (idea 
and 
> info by bob brandy), but upon intensive research found that it is 
> going to be a very complicated and expensive task. I also found 
that 
> it too (as with many Auto Trannys) has its share of problems, and I 
> dont need any problems. anybody have any suggestions or ideas as to 
> what kind of parts im going to need and man hours need, ETC. any 
> input would be helpful
> Thanks
> Tony Izzo
> VIN# 2467 (under construction)