Has anyone done a auto to manual swap on a R56 base mini? I am trying to figure out all the parts that I will need to do the swap.If anyone could give me a parts list that would be helpful and would I need to reprogram my Ecu?

 

R56 cars are neither rare nor particularly expensive at this point, and a transmission swap on a modern car is not an easy feat. If you have an auto and want a manual, you would almost certainly be much better off just selling your car and buying a manual.

 

The issue is that I can’t sell it I’m to far under in it but I am missing having a manual
so that’s why I would like to do a manual swap

 

So, I'm not your financial advisor, but if you're that far underwater on a car that's 9+ years old I'm not sure you should be putting a bunch of money into modifying said 9+ year old car. It's not a particularly easy or cheap undertaking.

 

Definitely would need to reprogram your ECU, but its def possible. What year and specs mini do you have? Are you familiar with realoem.com?

 

It is a 2013 mini hatchback base model

 

With all the sensors and monitors these cars use, I would bet you'd be in a world of hurt trying to get everything to talk correctly without having a host of codes

 

I am doing a auto to manual swap on a R52 right now. I can tell you, find a parts car for cheap. You will have almost everything you need. You will just need to add a flywheel and clutch. Then whatever programming is needed. That is the way to go.