Auto to 5spd Vert Swap Problem

[angeldunk707]

ok so i bought a pre-5spd'd convertible. the very next day the engine blew on me. so needless to say i need a new KA. but besides that i noticed that the previous owner had the auto TCM still installed. now wouldnt this effect how much fuel is dumped into the engine? what do i do after i get a new ka? just uninstall it or is there something equivalent to a TCM in a 5spd model 240?

[zerodameaon]

Just leave it in it but shouldn't hurt anything either way. Just make sure you keep the shift lock controller in or the car wont start if i remember right. Im in the middle of this swap on my vert right now. Cant wait to get rid of that crapmatic

[twyztidmind]

You can leave it. The only problems i've heard is slow start when cold. You can also bypass the shift lock with a paper clip in the plug in the engine bay.

If you get a manual ECU then you have to repin a couple wires. There's a writeup on here somewhere.