Automatic to manual conversion

marcus4605 · Oct 28, 2019

Dakota1358 said: ↑

Wondering how difficult it is and what should be involved to swap out an automatic transmission and replace with a manual.

I have a 2007 KW T600 with a Cummins ISX.Came with a ZF Meritor Freedomline auto trans.Recently the transmission suffered a internal problem and getting quotes of over 10K just for the transmission. Two pedal auto so I know I'd have to get a pedal and linkage set up and possibly new driveshaft but otherwise I'm at a loss.

I like the auto but any problems with voltage,ABS or air cause it to not function.Looking long term so if it costs a little more than a new auto initially I would possibly save long term as I only have one shop local that has any knowledge on the auto and parts are hard to come by and expensive and take awhile to get. Just had clutch replaced 20k ago and clutch itself was $1800 and clutch release bearing was $1300 plus labor.

So just wondering if anyone could shed some light on this and if its possible to replace the auto with a manual for under $15k
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marcus4605 · Oct 28, 2019

yes here is your link to convert auto to Manuel trans.
Allison Automatic Transmission Conversions, Automatic Truck Conversion - Russ Moore Transmission

Giobanks23 · Sep 15, 2023

Pablo-UA said: ↑

I did VT2412 to geartronic conversion (installed shifing box, wired it, connected air lines).

With I-shift- it was not conversion, it was tranny swap.

Early I-shift was supplied with organic clutch, external clutch servo (the same, like ZF, but with different connector). I used I-shift from JYd.
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Pablo-UA said: ↑

use aftermarker 12 to 24 v converters. No reason to use stock converter with switchable and not switchable output.

Connect both wires and use it as ignition power wiring.

As emergensy way I advice disconnect one battery and use it as additional to make 24 v in your truck
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How much would it cost to convert a 2019 frieghtliner cascadia to a manual I'm looking at a tri axle setup

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