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Davey2k

06-21-2016 09:04 PM

Changing out Auto trans for manual

With all the trouble I've heard about with the CD4E transmission in the Escape/Tribute/Mariner is it possible to change the auto trans for a manual trans. I've heard that the Mazda 6 comes with a V6 and a five speed. Has anyone ever undertaken this task.

hanky

06-22-2016 07:36 PM

The engines for each system could have a different bolt pattern where the trans bolts to the engine, something to look into further.

Davey2k

06-22-2016 09:47 PM

Changing out auto trans for manual

My understanding is that Mazda uses the same 3.0 V6 as the Ford Escape and they have a 5 speed trans. What would the the PCM do when there isn't any transmission sensors to read? Is there a way to have the PCM reprogrammed for a manual trans? The shifter could come right out of a manual Escape.

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