Automatic tranny on a Genpu?

[speeed]

Can we install automatic tranny into Genpu?
Any advice would be appreciated

[gtlaw]

yeah the 2 speed powerglide is a direct bolt on

[NinjaT1985]

In before... who knows what...

[Spoofmastafly]

Go fuck yourself.

[Vansquish]

If you wanted an auto, you should've bought an auto instead of an MS3.

[smlockdown]

i think the civic tranny is a direct bolt on......

[speeed]

I got a friend who likes the ms3 but cannot drive shift stick, some handicap problems.

[ScarMS3]

Because his friend is handicapped and you didn't read it I understand the responses....most likely it could be done, but would require a separate unit to control the rptranny and a lot of custom work, would be stupid to do. Just tell him/her to get a gti or something.

[adrager622]

The cost would not even be worth it.

[Neverlift]

Should have put info about handicapped friend in first post retard.

FYHCFN

[bmylez]

Yeah, GTI with DSG.

[speeed]

Originally Posted by Streets Should have put info about handicapped friend in first post retard. FYHCFN

You're right, my fault. He's driving a Lexus IS250 now, but he wants a Genpu, money should not be a problem....

[Pu Manchu]

Money is not a problem... wants genpu... does not compute.

[chungeez]

Originally Posted by speeed You're right, my fault. He's driving a Lexus IS250 now, but he wants a Genpu, money should not be a problem....

if money is not a problem he should get a more expensive car with an auto tranny in it already. jump up to ~$50k and there's plenty of choices with plenty of power. i've got a buddy who's got a suicide knob on his wheel and hand pedal controls in his honda fit, and he's sure it's too much hassle for him to ever drive stick. i cannot conceive of a scenario where it would make sense to buy a speed and convert it to auto for this if money is no object.

[ScarMS3]

@Jarods7920. Or whatever the awd guy is, convert the awd ms3 to an auto and sell it to this guy. I'm sure you could make it happen with the cx7 tranny.

[Vansquish]

Apologies for my earlier post, OP, if I'd known the friend was handicapped, I wouldn't have made the comment I did.

As for the swap, I suspect it is probably technically possible, but there may be problems with the strength of the MZ3 auto's componentry insofar as handling 280lb-ft of torque or more is concerned.

That being said, he'd probably be better off with something that's designed as an auto from the outset. There'll be less hassles, less problems if something breaks, and it'll probably be a more cohesive package anyway.

I'm with bmylez about the GTi with DSG instead...or maybe the Audi A3 2.0T or something along those lines.

[Jarods7920]

It could be done with the cx7 tranny i am sure....just now sure how it is controlled. That would prolly be the only real issue.

[adlpb]

If money is not a problem then have your friend buy a EVO with the 6spd paddleshift. Cheaper than a MS3 w/auto conversion, and is not a FailWheelDrive

[Jarods7920]

Originally Posted by adrager622 The cost would not even be worth it.

Thats a very generalized statement. Maybe to you its not "worth it" but for someone who wants it done, it is worth it to them. I dont really think the worth of something like this is up to you or i to decide, especially in this case.

It will cost somewhere around 3-5k i am sure. But it could be pretty easily done.

[breakfstincluded]

I swear someone else just asked a question like this one recently...

HOW DO I CONVERT MS6 TO FWD?!?

[adrager622]

Originally Posted by Jarods7920 Thats a very generalized statement. Maybe to you its not "worth it" but for someone who wants it done, it is worth it to them. I dont really think the worth of something like this is up to you or i to decide, especially in this case. It will cost somewhere around 3-5k i am sure. But it could be pretty easily done.

Ok, what I meant by it's not worth it due to the cost, is because it will cost a hell of a lot of money to have it done correctly. I'm just saying, the purchase of the car plus all this work done will be a lot of money to invest. And I highly doubt it'll only cost 3-5K. Maybe if you do the work yourself, but definitely not a couple grand like you sugggest. And believe me, I know plenty of people who have done tranny swaps (my gf's dad did one on his nova from auto to manual), it's not a cheap project. I'm just saying, the cost of having everything done would not be worth. But hey, to each their own.

[DISIindahead]

I smell bullshit somewhere in here. What exactly is wrong with your friend that is causing him to buy an Auto? Cannot use his legs? Cannot shift due to missing arm? your not explaining and thats why people were bashing on you, OP. I understand some people on here feel bad now, but it makes me thinks if you just threw that "friend" comment in there just to keep you for looking like an ass. Please explain more clear next time and people won't have to bash on you.

[Paul]

what the fuck do you want a Automatic for....

Originally Posted by breakfstincluded I swear someone else just asked a question like this one recently... HOW DO I CONVERT MS6 TO FWD?!?

this is even worse

[Scoobs]

Finding a crashed CX7 would be a good wait to get the parts for little money and getting the auto shifter from a 2.5l mazda3 would finish up the cab.

It can be done, well if you do take pictures it will be a fun project for you friend.
And don't forget to explain better "why doing this" next time you post something like that because flames are pretty quick on MSF

I was thinking about doing something like that, my wife mother is giving her 2010 mazda5 to us this fall 2012 and I was thinking of putting our engine in it. But it is auto, it would be a lot more fun to drive with 261hp/280ft-lbs.

[Vansquish]

Originally Posted by Scoobs Finding a crashed CX7 would be a good wait to get the parts for little money and getting the auto shifter from a 2.5l mazda3 would finish up the cab. It can be done, well if you do take pictures it will be a fun project for you friend. And don't forget to explain better "why doing this" next time you post something like that because flames are pretty quick on MSF I was thinking about doing something like that, my wife mother is giving her 2010 mazda5 to us this fall 2012 and I was thinking of putting our engine in it. But it is auto, it would be a lot more fun to drive with 261hp/280ft-lbs.

You have to remember that the wiring harnesses are different and the engine/ecu won't function properly without the MS3 dash attached. If you don't believe me, take a look at the C&D "BOSS Wagon" build. They made a Mazdaspeed 5, but it wasn't exactly a cake walk.

[Scoobs]

Originally Posted by Vansquish You have to remember that the wiring harnesses are different and the engine/ecu won't function properly without the MS3 dash attached. If you don't believe me, take a look at the C&D "BOSS Wagon" build. They made a Mazdaspeed 5, but it wasn't exactly a cake walk.

Crap...oh well. Shit Mazda should have made a MS5, it would be the only fun minivan out there.
Is it the same with the CX7 set-up?
I'll just put on a SRI on that thing. My focus is more on the MS3 and the Mazda2.

[WAHBAM]

If money isn't an issue he should just buy a CTS-V wagon & call it a day.

[GODspeed7]

Call me an asshole or whatever, but reading this post just turned ME into a retart!!

[JLee1469]

Turbo auto MZ3 seems like a more feasible option.

[Hectik1]

Just get a CX7. Not as fast as the MS3, but it does have auto, available in FWD or AWD, and are decently quick with mods.

[86AmishMs3]

Originally Posted by Vansquish You have to remember that the wiring harnesses are different and the engine/ecu won't function properly without the MS3 dash attached. If you don't believe me, take a look at the C&D "BOSS Wagon" build. They made a Mazdaspeed 5, but it wasn't exactly a cake walk.

This. Allocate cx-7 tranny. Get cx-7 wiring harness and ECU for fwd turbo cx7, may not be able to utilize stock dash or many functions ont teh stock dash. You'll probably need to make custom tranny mount, possibly have to make some custom axles. Hope it fits. Get shifter assembly from cx-7 and jerry rig that shit into the genpu. Probably a lot of other electronic headaches along the way. And not to mention the interior would look hacked up without some custom work.

[Vansquish]

Originally Posted by GODspeed7 Call me an asshole or whatever, but reading this post just turned ME into a retart!!

...what...exactly... is a "retart"?

[MSFer87]

Only reason I can see this is MAYBE for drag racing.

[forcedinduktion]

If money is no object just buy a nice car and call it a day. Plenty of options are <50. Most people that buy into this car are people that want a cheaper racer rocket. 335xi?

[neofandango]

Originally Posted by Paul what the fuck do you want a Automatic for.... this is even worse

The guy is handicapped and cant drive a manual but loves the platform. I said the same thing you did until I noticed that post and felt pretty bad.

[sheldonross]

Evo with DCT

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[GODspeed7]

Originally Posted by Vansquish ...what...exactly... is a "retart"?

so sarcasm doesnt strike you i see... it was a joke

[Paul]

Originally Posted by neofandango The guy is handicapped and cant drive a manual but loves the platform. I said the same thing you did until I noticed that post and felt pretty bad.

Go crazy flappy paddle mod!

[Vansquish]

Originally Posted by GODspeed7 so sarcasm doesnt strike you i see... it was a joke

No...I understand sarcasm just fine. On the contrary, it seems you've got the very affliction you accuse me of having, combined with a failure to SPELL.

retart != word

retard = mentally deficient

...and the best part is that image you posted has the very word you failed to spell, spelled correctly.

[sheldonross]

Originally Posted by Vansquish No...I understand sarcasm just fine. On the contrary, it seems you've got the very affliction you accuse me of having, combined with a failure to SPELL. retart != word retard = mentally deficient ...and the best part is that image you posted has the very word you failed to spell, spelled correctly.

Well, perhaps it was a humorous mispelling to indicate that he was indeed retarded. However that's incorrect; real retards refer to themselves as "honda driver"