Hi, I have been lurking on this forum for over a year while looking to buy a Crossfire, either a NA 6 speed or a SRT6. I have found an SRT6 for sale that was converted to a manual transmission. Seller says it was done by a shop in Las Vegas but couldn't give me any other details yet, including which transmission was used. Looks very clean and professional, not a backyard build. Is anyone aware of this unicorn SRT6 and should I pursue it or run screaming away from it? I would prefer a manual but not one with ECU electric and other gremlins.

Thanks! I do hope to join the community of Crossfire owners.

 

Captain Commando
There was a "Crossfire Custom" that sold at a Barrett-Jackson auction over a year ago for $40,000. It was a base model Crossfire (Black) with a SRT6 motor installed to the existing 6 speed manual transmission, which was a MB model. There was no mention about all of the other SRT6 options installed on the "custom", such as brakes, springs, etc. that is associated with the SRT6 model, vs. all other Crossfire models produced at the Karmann factory.
There continues to be issues related to the 6-speed manual on all non-SRT6 models, related to shifting from 1st to 2nd gear and a notchy feeling while shifting. MB quit installing manual transmission on their AMG models in the mid 80's, for whatever reason due to customer orders or mechanical issues.
Get the VIN# to determine if it's a SRT6 from the factory, since ALL SRT6's from the factory were automatics.
No details from the seller, run away....
Dennis
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Thank you for your response. The seller sent me a picture of the VIN plate, and the build sheet shows that it is a 2005 SRT6. The seller says that he is selling on consignment from a wealthy collector who is selling some cars from his collection. I have asked for more information, including which manual transmission was used, what fabrication was required, and how the ECU issues were addressed.

I was hopeful someone on this forum knew of this vehicle, which seems like a unicorn.

I have no problem with the NAG1 automatic transmission and in fact rather like it (I have a Dodge Nitro and a Chrysler 300 SRT8 that have it), but the idea of a manual SRT6 is intriguing.

 

Okay, I learned some of the history. This vehicle was bought by the current owner at a Barrett Jackson auction not long ago.

 

I believe Barrett normally provides documentation and history.

 

Yes, I am working on getting that documentation. Thanks!

 

The guy who did it was Michael, we did the coding ( manual controller). We also have Josh m113k manual swap 6 speed crossfire

 

Thank you for this info. Are you with Mercedes Swap Shop?

 

been working with @sk8erjosh09 for 3 years

 

Hey I remember that car lol. Mine is a coupe and that car is what made me want a roadster. I had it for 3 weeks and Michael had to beg me for it back lol. I told him I didn’t want to stop testing it hahaha