5k tranny conversion

[Cynic5KS at aol.com]

In a message dated 9/18/00 10:43:08 PM Eastern Daylight Time, ameer at snet.net 
writes:

>  But, I've heard horror stories about $2500 repair 
>  bills on these 3-spd's. Also when I got the car, most of the parts were 
>  original, even the tie-rod ends. So the tranny prolly has 190k on it and 
>  who knows what will happen a year from now. Is this reason enough to do 
>  something w/ the tranny???
 
Four AT's in Seven years... Mileage on trannys averaged from 0 miles 
(rebuild) to 60K...
  
>  If yes, then I'd like to change to a 5-spd. How hard is this? Has anyone 
>  had any experiences? The brake pedal will have to change, but will there 
be 
>  space to mount the clutch pedal on mine, or is it a different firewall? 
>  Also I'd need a new center console. Mine is non-quattro, so what would be 
a 
>  suitable 5-spd that can handle 180+hp? My final ratio is 3.25 now, would I 
>  have to use the manual diff? What are any problems involved? Thanks much 
>  for straightening this out!

I converted my 5Ks and drove it for a year before I had to get rid it... 
*sniff* 
It was still well worth it though...

I described the process at the following website:  
http://www.angelfire.com/ct/tugger/TranConv.html

Best of Luck,
Arden