Has anyone replaced a manual transmission with an automatic one on a 1999
4Runner with 4 cylinders? If so, can you tell me if it was worth the effort. I would like to do it for the convenience, but, I know the manual transmission might be a little stronger.Also, what about price?
Thanks.
Guicho.
Ouch an almost 5k lb vehicle with 4 cylinder and automatic! Don't do it. To go from std to auto is a royal pain with lots of wiring to swap out. Absolutely not worth it.
It would probably be easier/more convenient to sell that one (they're quite desirable, the 5spd 3rd gens, apparently, since my dealer calls us at least once a year saying they've got a customer begging for one) and buy another with the automatic transmission. I can't see why anyone would NOT like the
5spd 4cyl set-up, I'm absolutely nuts about mine.
You will need to swap more than the transmission: the ECU, some wiring, and of course the transfer case, propellor shaft, etc.
Not really advisable; better option would be to sell/trade for the configuration you want. And do be aware that the 4cyl/auto combination is the least powerful.
lycka till! GTr
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