Drop me an email at kens (at) minimania.com

thanks , I could use all the help I can get. I am 70 and have been working on this project for 3 years. its been all body modification to change the mini hatchback to a mini camino. the body work is done and in primer. i have done a couple of transmission changes in a 66 mustang and a camaro. I have had 6 mini's ,one old origional . 59 corvett, frame off resto. 4 years work. alot of hard work but the end results were great. anyway thanks for the offer. I would love to check it out. mark

I have an article for converting the MINI Cooper Midlands 5-speed to a Cooper S 6-speed. Although this is not an automatic to manual swap - it may be useful in determining what to consider when swapping gearboxes..  

Interested?

spank. thanks for the info. I couldn't find download. any chance you could send me link or some way to print this out. my e-mail is [email protected]. thanks mark

[email protected]. I will update my profile. thanks, mark

There's no email in your profile so I can't email you with it.

I can,t locate download for transmission conversion for 2006 mini cooper s from automatic to manual 6 speed. do you have info on this so I can print this out. thanks ,mark

I would like to get the file on the transmission conversion. where would I need to go to print this out.thanks for your help

Let us know how everything goes!

thanks for the info.I should get the transmission and mount by next week. 

Yes, it can be done. It was quite a popular conversion for the cvt coopers that pooped the bed with regularity.

some of it is just mechanics You need the 6-speed flywheel and clutch, a shifter with cables that match the version of transmission you are installing (02-04 or 05-06 I think had 1 cable different, but I'm not 100%) transmission mount and axles/halfshafts to match the 6spd manual clutch pedal and slave cylinder.

The other thing you need is for someone to go into your computer (ecm) and tell it that you don't have an automatic transmission any more.

There was a good .pdf writeup but it doesn't seem to be active anymore. I actually have it saved on my computer if you can't find more recent info.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/how-to/154845-r50-drivetrain-getrag-6-speed-swap-full-how-to.html

I have a 2006 mini cooper s that I am turning into a mini camino. I have removed half of the roof and filled in where the sunroof was with metal bracing and sheet metal. I then created a partition wall behind front seats with a window. what was the back seat and and storage space behind is now like a pickup. I added a tailgate from mini cooper convertible. all metal work is done.I would like to change the 6 speed automatic(aisin) transmission to a 6 speed manual transmission. I bought a 6 speed manual transmission and removed the automatic. I need technical help to see what and if this can be done. thanks mark.    I have finally removed automatic transmission and prepped engine for new flywheel,disc and pressure plate. rear main seal looks good no leaks. should get clutch kit this week. still need a few more parts!!