I was just wondering if anyone out there knew how hard / expensive it is to change a classic Mini from automatic to manual shift?

 

There's obviously going to be some parts missing on an automatic that are needed on a manual (linkage, clutch pedal, clutch hydraulics etc) And I believe you need to add/fill in some holes in the block that were there for mounting the tranny to the block.
Check over on the Mini Mania forums
There are a number of "old timers" over there that have probably done it already.

 

change out the front subframe as well, no body modifications are necessary.

 

Thanks everyone!

 

before you do this you should let us see which automatic model it is, because the automatics are pretty hard to come by, and some can be worth a good bit more then a stick shift.

 

contact Spank on MM board, he's willing to trade complete manual for your auto.

 

Lot less work to trade out than convert...

 

very very true.

 

I haven't bought it yet, but was just thinking what it would entail and didn't know the cost factor / trouble... I'm new to all this and have really gotten bitten by the Classic bug... big time!

 

Even here in the UK Mini Autos are now very rare, they are a unique, complex but special part of the classic Mini's history, so if at all possible buy a manual rather than convert but if you must, try to find a good home for the auto engine & transmission as a complete unit.

 

Thanks for the information... it's very valuable!

 

Couldnt have said it better myself