How is it done? Is it like replacing the engine?
What would the cost be?
Is this availbale for a Kia Optima?Is it possible to change a car from a stick shift to an automatic?
HA HA HA - kia optima - the labor involved would cost more than the car is worth. however, to answer your question, yes it's possible, but generally done with older/classic cars that have some decent value and or sentimental value for the owner. it just involves changing the transmission and the shift lever, assuming there was an automatic made for a particular model.
%26gt;by the way 'katie e.' above me is a retard and should stop answering questions quickly to build her yahoo answers points.Is it possible to change a car from a stick shift to an automatic?
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yes, but you would have to change the tranmission. good luck.
It depends on the make and model. Your model car would have had to have the option of standard shift in order to convert it from auto to stick. most newer cars can't be converted because of slight changes in the models. Older vehicles it is very easy. As simple as adding a flywheel to the engine, clutch linkages, third pedal, and cutting the hole in the floor. Usually, especialy on trucks, you can cannabalise these parts from another vehicle, and some older Ford trucks that are automatic actually have the clutch pedal tied up the to dash.
no you don't have to replace the engine you replace the transmission and everything included in the drive train but the engine,i have did this before but the cost of doing it is so much that it doesn't justify doing it to any car,you can actually go out and trade cars ,and get an automatic cheaper than you can change it over,it cost me around 2 grand to change one over counting time labor and parts,and it wasn't worth it,so id suggest that you don't try it,unless you have about 2 grand laying around that you just don't need,good luck on it.
possible yes,expensive very i would say trade in the car or sell it and get a car with automatic trans because the price of the tranny plus labour will tell you it is not worth it especially with a car that does not have a high resale value.
possible? Yes. Cost Effective? No.
firstly you have to go to the shop which they can take repair
Yes it can be done, but, it would be very expensive, besides buying the automatic, it would also require a new radiator. Also transmission lines from the transmission to the radiator will also need to included in the cost. Another requirement may be linkage that's required from the shifter (you'll need to get a new console and shifter) from inside the car to the transmission. And last but not least, it highly probable that the transmission is computer controlled so getting a new computer may also be required.
Truthfully this is going to be fairly expensive. Your only hope to save money would be to find a wrecked ';donor'; car at a wrecking yard, and do it yourself. A garage would hit you with a labor rate of $100 an hour, give or take $20.
you can but it is a lot of work, you have to change the transmission and then cut holes in the floor for an extra pedal and the shift lever, it is more work than it is worth on a car of that value unless you really want the car to be a manual. i would personally just put an auto back in it.
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you can do the tranny swap dont forget the raditor to keep the fluid cool.
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