Convert Innova Manual into Automatic? - Team-BHP

Mumbaiya · 10th April 2006, 00:57

Hi Guys,
I would like to convert my 2.0L Innova Gasoline Manual into an Automatic car. I know its sold as an Auto in Indonesia and will buy the original parts from there and convert it. But I would like to know what are all the parts needed to do so?
Thanking you,
Crazy Mumbaiya

DRC · 18th May 2006, 18:33

Thought of bringing this to fore ground as no one replied, I too was looking for an answer

ajmat · 18th May 2006, 21:21

There is no answer except to import one... else buy an auto tranny + ecu + various pipe etc = which will cost you the same as employing adriver for three years

dipen · 18th May 2006, 23:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajmat

There is no answer except to import one... else buy an auto tranny + ecu + various pipe etc = which will cost you the same as employing adriver for three years

Very practical.
Not to forget the fuel consumption by the 2 ton car in an Auto.

caliper · 20th May 2007, 01:24

Why don't you look into the "Semi-Automatic" Automate Autoclutch. They usually have a 1/4 page ad in the back of Overdrive or Autocar India. I think it's about 30k Rs. Should be cheaper than any other way.

Let us know what you end up doing.

V-16 · 20th May 2007, 05:48

Very impractical thought tough interesting. In Indonesia Thailand and Malaysia this model is also sold in Diesel as well as Gasoline versions and it should not be difficult to swap as should be bolton but how on earth do you import the entire trasnny and the console differential etc etc....... thats the impractical part. If someone actually braves this effort and succeeds, im the nest (diesel) customer.

mail4ajo · 20th May 2007, 08:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by caliper

Why don't you look into the "Semi-Automatic" Automate Autoclutch.

Check their website, autoclutch.co.in, much better open than a permanent conversion to automatic. I saw these kits been used in the US as well.

vasudeva · 20th May 2007, 09:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajmat

There is no answer except to import one... else buy an auto tranny + ecu + various pipe etc = which will cost you the same as employing adriver for three years

Yes I also would have bought Innova as first choice if it had an auto. Second even if the cost of installing auto is equal to 3 years driver's salary, it is worth it. In my experience, drivers (I changed 6 in 5 months) or at least 95% of them overuse the clutch, give at least 1-2 kmpl less FE, wear out car earlier, and take lesser care overall. Better to spend some money on auto and get rid of drivers forever. I should know, as with an auto, I still have a lot of energy left after driving 350-400 kms per week on Delhi-Gurgaon `expressways'

nispatel · 20th May 2007, 12:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by caliper

Why don't you look into the "Semi-Automatic" Automate Autoclutch. They usually have a 1/4 page ad in the back of Overdrive or Autocar India. I think it's about 30k Rs. Should be cheaper than any other way.

Let us know what you end up doing.

Is there any BHPan having first hand experience of having installed this "Auto-Clutch" in any car? I am be eager to know... Thanks.

Absar · 26th May 2007, 20:46

Hi there. Like you, I am also eager to convert my Ford Ikon to triptronic a/t. Triptronic a/t might be too much to ask for, I know. Because I'm bitten by the a/t bug that comes once you've drove a/t's for sometime! The Ford Ikon would be an awesome car in a/t. Googling manual to automatic conversion kits doesnt provide any helpful info. However I heard of AutoClutch, but like you, i havent heard of any BHPian using it. I would also like to know an opinion fom a AutoClutch user.

-Absar

V-16 · 26th May 2007, 22:57

i really would like to know about anyone who has even seen this semi automatic thingy. Please let all us know re this product as the website is not very informative.

v1p3r · 27th May 2007, 00:47

Well, memo used to have one on his Siena, but he's out of town for a week, so I guess you guys will have to wait.

aadix · 27th May 2007, 12:05

guys,
since the innova in question here is a petrol, cant he just use the parts from the corolla automatic bin instead of importing them?

v1p3r · 27th May 2007, 12:12

No, they don't have the same engine, do they? And the layouts are different, the Corolla is FF and the Innova is FR.

Deeps · 27th May 2007, 21:33

I remember the automate clutch thing being discussed many moons back. And all it turned out to be was essentially a hand operated clutch...which would be pointless IMO as it wouldnt really serve the purpose of a proper A/T.

10th April 2006, 00:57	#1 (permalink)
Mumbaiya BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 101	Convert Innova Manual into Automatic? Hi Guys, I would like to convert my 2.0L Innova Gasoline Manual into an Automatic car. I know its sold as an Auto in Indonesia and will buy the original parts from there and convert it. But I would like to know what are all the parts needed to do so? Thanking you, Crazy Mumbaiya __________________ Grass Is Always Greener On The Other Side.

18th May 2006, 18:33	#2 (permalink)
DRC BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 705 View My Garage	Thought of bringing this to fore ground as no one replied, I too was looking for an answer __________________ _____________________ Stand on your head, upside down.. The world does not look any different, but you sure will look different!

18th May 2006, 21:21	#3 (permalink)
ajmat Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,494 View My Garage	There is no answer except to import one... else buy an auto tranny + ecu + various pipe etc = which will cost you the same as employing adriver for three years __________________ I love the whoosh, but i miss the bellowing

20th May 2007, 05:48	#6 (permalink)
V-16 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 2,705 View My Garage	Very impractical thought tough interesting. In Indonesia Thailand and Malaysia this model is also sold in Diesel as well as Gasoline versions and it should not be difficult to swap as should be bolton but how on earth do you import the entire trasnny and the console differential etc etc....... thats the impractical part. If someone actually braves this effort and succeeds, im the nest (diesel) customer. __________________ SINGH IS KING!!!!

26th May 2007, 20:46	#10 (permalink)
Absar BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Madras Posts: 552 View My Garage	Hi there. Like you, I am also eager to convert my Ford Ikon to triptronic a/t. Triptronic a/t might be too much to ask for, I know. Because I'm bitten by the a/t bug that comes once you've drove a/t's for sometime! The Ford Ikon would be an awesome car in a/t. Googling manual to automatic conversion kits doesnt provide any helpful info. However I heard of AutoClutch, but like you, i havent heard of any BHPian using it. I would also like to know an opinion fom a AutoClutch user. -Absar __________________ Ford Ikon 1.6 Nxt ZXi, 2005 I cried because I had no VTEC, until I met a person who had no 1.6 ROCAM. Last edited by Absar : 26th May 2007 at 20:48.

20th May 2007, 01:24	#5 (permalink)
caliper BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: India Posts: 149	Why don't you look into the "Semi-Automatic" Automate Autoclutch. They usually have a 1/4 page ad in the back of Overdrive or Autocar India. I think it's about 30k Rs. Should be cheaper than any other way. Let us know what you end up doing.

26th May 2007, 22:57	#11 (permalink)
V-16 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 2,705 View My Garage	i really would like to know about anyone who has even seen this semi automatic thingy. Please let all us know re this product as the website is not very informative. __________________ SINGH IS KING!!!!

27th May 2007, 00:47	#12 (permalink)
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR - chasing cars... Posts: 4,151 View My Garage	Well, memo used to have one on his Siena, but he's out of town for a week, so I guess you guys will have to wait. __________________ *I've lost my phone. Please PM me your phone number if I'm on your contact list.*

27th May 2007, 12:05	#13 (permalink)
aadix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: hyderabad Posts: 1,308	guys, since the innova in question here is a petrol, cant he just use the parts from the corolla automatic bin instead of importing them? __________________ "live to ride,ride to eliminate"

27th May 2007, 12:12	#14 (permalink)
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR - chasing cars... Posts: 4,151 View My Garage	No, they don't have the same engine, do they? And the layouts are different, the Corolla is FF and the Innova is FR. __________________ *I've lost my phone. Please PM me your phone number if I'm on your contact list.*

27th May 2007, 21:33	#15 (permalink)
Deeps BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Delhi/Noida Posts: 861	I remember the automate clutch thing being discussed many moons back. And all it turned out to be was essentially a hand operated clutch...which would be pointless IMO as it wouldnt really serve the purpose of a proper A/T. __________________ Stupidity is not a handicap! Park somewhere else!

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