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Aston Martin V8 Vantage Manual Conversion Kit: Sportshift to 6-Speed Manual
Convert your V8 Vantage from the 6-speed Sportshift automated manual to a true 6-speed manual with a clutch pedal. A complete kit, shipped free with duties included and backed by unlimited free install support.
How much does an Aston Martin V8 Vantage manual conversion cost?
Our V8 Vantage manual conversion kit is $27,990 USD with free shipping and duties included. With professional installation in British Columbia it is $37,490 USD all in.
Complete Sportshift-to-manual kits for the Vantage are hard to find. For context, Hagerty puts a Sportshift clutch replacement alone at $10,500 to $12,500.
Which V8 Vantages can be converted?
This kit is for the Aston Martin V8 Vantage with the original 6-speed Sportshift automated manual. The V8 Vantage launched with a 6-speed manual only, and Aston Martin added the 6-speed Sportshift as an option in 2007. Both the 4.3-litre and 4.7-litre V8 cars were offered with it.
The kit does not fit cars with the 7-speed Sportshift II. That gearbox arrived with the V8 Vantage S in 2011 and replaced the 6-speed Sportshift in the regular V8 Vantage during the 2012 model year. It is also used in the N430, GT and GTS.
Not sure which gearbox your car has? Send us your VIN and year and we’ll check before you order.
What’s in the Vantage conversion kit?
The Vantage kit is built around genuine Aston Martin parts and includes:
- 6-speed manual shifter with shift knob
- Clutch pedal assembly with hydraulic clutch line
- Shift cables from the shifter to the gearbox
- Gearbox shift linkage
- Brackets and hardware
About 95% of the kit is genuine OEM parts. The other 5% are small pieces Aston Martin no longer makes or sells, which we supply so the kit arrives complete. Kit photos are available on request.
Why convert a Sportshift Vantage to manual?
Sportshift clutches wear faster
According to Hagerty, Sportshift cars often need a clutch somewhere between 20,000 and 40,000 miles, and stop-and-go driving is especially hard on them. A well-driven manual clutch may last 40,000 to 60,000 miles or more.
The market prefers manuals
Hagerty values automated V8 Vantages about 5% below manual cars, so buyers favour three pedals.
The way the V8 Vantage was meant to be driven
Aston Martin launched the V8 Vantage as a manual-only car. A 6-speed manual and clutch pedal suit its front-engine, rear-transaxle layout and naturally aspirated V8.
Installation options
Install it yourself or at your shop
We recommend an Aston Martin specialist or a very experienced home mechanic. Every kit comes with unlimited free install support until the conversion is done right.
Coding
After the conversion, the car’s control units need to be set up for a manual gearbox. Remote coding guidance is included free. Hands-on coding is quoted separately.
Professional installation in British Columbia
Choose the kit + install option and our installer in BC handles the full conversion for $37,490 USD total.
V8 Vantage manual conversion FAQ
How much does it cost to convert an Aston Martin V8 Vantage to manual?
Our kit is $27,990 USD with free shipping and duties included, or $37,490 USD installed in British Columbia.
Does the kit fit the V8 Vantage S or the 7-speed Sportshift II?
No. The kit is for V8 Vantages with the original 6-speed Sportshift. Cars with the 7-speed Sportshift II, including the V8 Vantage S, N430, GT and GTS, are not covered.
When did the V8 Vantage get Sportshift?
Aston Martin added the 6-speed Sportshift as an option in 2007. The 7-speed Sportshift II replaced it in the regular V8 Vantage during the 2012 model year.
How long does a Sportshift clutch last?
Hagerty says Sportshift cars often need a clutch at 20,000 to 40,000 miles, and puts the job at $10,500 to $12,500.
How long does it take to get the kit?
Kits ship within 3 business days of your order and are typically delivered in 1–2 weeks. Local pickup in British Columbia is available with a $1,000 USD deposit.
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