Nathan, There are no interchangeable or crossover transmissions for the DeLorean. Converting an automatic to manual transmission is not practical due to the different frames, gear linkages, and electric's used by both. Although the automatics require slightly more preventative maintenance than the manual both transmissions are extremely reliable and long lasting. "We're here to help you" DMC Help / De Lorean Services / <dmchelp@xxxx> Web Site: <www.deloreanservices.com> ----- Original Message ----- From: nskalsky@xxxx To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2000 2:48 PM Subject: [DML] automatic trans swap with manual trans De Lorean guru's, I am looking at a 81' DMC-12 Automatic. I was wondering if anyone thinks the automatics are less reliable? I also was wondering if anyone knows if a trans. swap is possible?