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This is amazing! How many labor hours were required?
Glad I made this post, I think we just uncovered the first non-RS PDK to MT conversion!
You also have to remember that labor in China is probably a lot cheaper. You will need to figure out all the electronics and source that 7MT. But selling your PDK should be easy.
You also have to remember that labor in China is probably a lot cheaper. You will need to figure out all the electronics and source that 7MT. But selling your PDK should be easy.
Exactly why I asked how many hours, not his cost Easy enough to convert using average US shop costs.
All in all, I am not seriously planning to pursue this. I wanted to know if there were alternative routes in the event of a PDK failure, as T9 design etc have made strides in what was previously an unrealistic PDK repair.
Most likely, I’ll enjoy the car for another year or two, wait for prices to stabilize, then trade for a MT car (hopefully GT at that point).
-remove pdk 1day
-install mt 2day
-install clutch pedal and oil line 2day
-wiring 1day
-debugging 2day
1day=8h
56 Hours at $150-200/hour shop rates in CA $8,000 - $11,000 + in labor. Trade your PDK for the cost of a MT, plus misc parts it's def an ambitious project. If you had the know how to DIY, it would make for cool content and maybe even worthwhile.
Where I'm fuzzy and I hope someone can expand on this, I think the manual is largely similar to PDK in its Layout but only one clutch presumably, and a Rube Goldberg device called MECOSA to translate the H pattern shift motions into something the box understands (someone please correct me if I'm off base), so maybe one day some enterprising tech will make it happen but there's gotta be more internal differences because dual clutch vs single - some ratios too, I hear? Interesting topic ! Right now the risks of failure and costs of replacement are probably similar due to the similarity of the internals (remember the reverse light switch we're all under extended warranty for now? affected both).
I was listening to a PCA video on youtube, and they stated that the transmission was the same. However, as you point out, there are obviously differences with the actual shifter and other nuances.
Yes, it is my understanding that the PDK and MT are identical. The difference in the shift linkage/actuators. The shift linkage is some kind of weird magic to manipulate the double shift forks in the PDK. In the 997's the 6 speed was a dedicated tranny and so was the PDK. I guess Porsche decided to save money by using a single transmission. Very creative with the shift linkage and in theory, should make the swap easier.
Yes, it is my understanding that the PDK and MT are identical. The difference in the shift linkage/actuators. The shift linkage is some kind of weird magic to manipulate the double shift forks in the PDK. In the 997's the 6 speed was a dedicated tranny and so was the PDK. I guess Porsche decided to save money by using a single transmission. Very creative with the shift linkage and in theory, should make the swap easier.
They are DEF NOT interchangeable nor the same transmission, the MT is BASED on the PDK, but the unit itself is pretty different. Kinda like how an M4 competition is based on a 428. Same chassis but many different parts bolted on.
They are DEF NOT interchangeable nor the same transmission, the MT is BASED on the PDK, but the unit itself is pretty different. Kinda like how an M4 competition is based on a 428. Same chassis but many different parts bolted on.
05-24-2022, 04:35 PM
Easy enough to convert using average US shop costs. 
) and sell the pdk
