normally any workshop experienced in doing engine mod can do it.
where do u live?
if in Klang Valley, then i can recommend 2 workshops that are expert in everything Perdana..

the cost now from rm3.5k to 5k (siap pasang) depending on the manual gb model/code (which defers in terms of normal duty or heavy duty, or short ratio or long ratio) and depending on other parts (parts for gear lever and pedal from Eterna/Galant cost more than modding it from a Lancer/Evo/RVR..)

1. normally, 4L is just nice but to be precise, max line will be about 4.3L.

2. the kick just happens during shifting from N to D? i believe its the solenoid or clutch. but do as what Omnipotent advised, do a drain, replace (ATF filter) and refill.

3. to drain and refill the ATF is very straight forward. but to replace the ATF filter requires opening of the ATF sump. a local ATF filter set will set u back around rm50. for ATF, u can use any Multi Vehicle ATF which has an SP3 spec.. i'd recommend my fren's workshop, but its in Taman Sri Manja, PJS3...

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Added on October 6, 2012, 10:43 pm1. based on my calculations: town - 8km/L @ 18.8 US mpg @ 22.6 UK mpg; hiway - 11.5km/L @ 27.1 US mpg @ 32.5 UK mpg

2. the cost of ownership is average for me. usually a car that has done high mileage requires more care and expenses for wear & tear.

3. i guess at the rate of my fren or people i know having an auto gb problem, its 80% chance u'll get it. and just like Omnipotent said, excessive jerking and delay in gearshifts..

4. usually its around RM1.5k-1.8K with 3-6 months warranty. a fella in FB is selling a recon gb for RM1K with 3 months warranty.

5. from 2005, ATF cooler are installed to all Perdana. if ur car is before that, u should install it to prolong the lifetime of ur gearbox. a fren of mine who is a Proton Rally Team mechanic, have tested a gb without ATF cooler gets about 160C and after installing an ATF cooler 80C (hiway drive). u can look for any cooler at halfcut or buy new like Hayden, Works, Koyo..

6. i've just replied to a fren who's looking for a Perdana as well, so i'll just copy it:

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Added on October 6, 2012, 10:47 pm
my mileage is like above.
your fuel consumption calculation is based on what route?
if it's town driving, then its very good..

once my seatbelt wont retract back.
i just open the B-pillar panel, and play with the auto retract mechanism.
turns out its just stuck...

This post has been edited by NeuroOne: Oct 6 2012, 10:54 PM

just browse thru mudah, and u can get the average figure...

so, ape citer?
find any suitable/interesting car?

fuhh.. only few months not active here, dah banyak new comments..

RM100 = 400km
that around 7.6km/L
should be ok if its a town drive

nice FC there..
urs is hiway drive, should get high FC

what checks did they do?
do u feel anything not right?
jerking, semput2, no power, etc?

a stock standard perdana v6 auto should get at least 220km/h
i've done that several times before
now with different engine, cannot go more than 180km/h... bcoz of speedcut. haha..

nice FC there..
can go faster la bro. haha

if u mention brake pad, not the whole system, then rm500 is too much, memang kena kencing la like that.
front set brakepad; Bosch PowerPlus ~ RM50, Bendix Metal King Titanium ~ RM120
rear set brakepad should be the same or cheaper.

for RM1000, u can get Mitsu Galant or Eterna twinpot brake set front and rear (disc + caliper); or a front set GTO 4-pot caliper + disc

some advice that may help u...


installation is usually around RM1.5K-2K (keluar enjin lama, masuk enjin baru, wiring, lock gb 4wd ke fwd)
standby RM1K for wear & tear stuff like timing belt, spark plug, waterpump, oil filter, enjin oil, air filter, etc...

halfcuts prices u can refer to www.mudah.my
prices at kedai potong also similar

if u wanna get the cheapest turbo engine, get RVR (like me! hehe..)
halfcut is around RM4.5-5.5 depending on model year (intercooler atas or intercooler depan)
enjin lantai complete semua should be cheaper by about rm1K from halfcut price

if still got warranty, go to the shop and check
if vapour already hilang, then u should put silicon around the headamp

aik?
u downgraded to 1.8 from 2.0?
anyway, manual gb should be tough
i guess as long as the casing fits, then u should be able to use SEI gb to ur 4G93 engine
hopefully the 2.0 gear ratio will not be 'funny' to ur 1.8 engine..

1. no use getting higher amps, afraid it will spoil electrical items in ur car..
2. it did for me. i'm using Pennzoil Multi Vehicle ATF
3. can retune - go to Proton. cannot remap/rechip to get higher performance. can add piggyback/standalone to get higher performance/efficiency
4. if u are using adjustable, u cannot change the shocks only, unless u are changing to a different shocks form a different adjustable. or u are changing the suspension to a standard suspension system or sports type.

nice.
pictures will be nice. hehe..

jerking like gearbox jerks or jerking like not enough fuel or air?
i guess its like the engine not getting enough fuel or air.
this is tricky coz u change/service a lot of things sekaligus..
maybe ur AF ratio is disturbed. go to any proton service centre and ask them to retune back the ECU to get optimum AF ratio back.
or u can check the airflow sensor, sparkplug and spark plug cable to see if its working ok..

Sei will also have this problem, how soon, no one knows.
one thing u can do is, get a Perdana with ATF cooler installed or if its not, then go install it.
it may prolong the health of the gbox.

u are asking in a Perdana thread, so i will choose Perdana. hehe...

my foremans in Taman Sri Manja, PJS3 are very good with reasonable price.

1. u need ATF with SPIII (SP3). can use Proton SP3, Mitsubishi Diaqueen SP3, Kia/Hyundai SP3, or any Multi Vehicle ATF with SP3 spec. i use Pennzoil Multi-Vehicle ATF and recommends it. i also do gbox service (change ATF and ATF filter) every 20K km, the most is 25K km if the ATF is still maroon color. Pennzoil MultiVehicle ATF is around RM80-90 for 4L bottle. u need about 3.5-4L..

2. for V6, i previously use Pennzoil 10w-40 semi-syn. now not V6 i use different EO.

3. just check it first, if both look ok, then dont need. but if u are a paranoid , then flush and change them..

4. for V6, better get Iridium sparkplugs, as it lasts longer. bcoz changing sparkplug on perdana v6 is very troublesome.

1. i use it and it works fine.

u can get manual tranny from RVR, SEI (GLi), Evo, Eclipse or even 4G64 mitsu engine.
just aim for a 4 piston gbox with code like F5M312, F5M222, F5M322, F5M332
just standby with RM4-4.5K for all in (siap pasang) with gear lever, pedals, cables, etc..

Nexen N8000, GT Radial Champiro HPY

which part is leaking?

dah lama lurking sini. hehe..

W5M312 will work fine except for the extra kilos la. but i dont think it will make much difference. as long as the foreman knows how to throw away all the 4wd items and weld the differential, then no problem..
i think the longest/tallest ratio should be 222. 312 is a short ratio gbox.

PMed

last batch is 2008.
if u buy new now, its manufactured in 2008.

thats normal.
the hydaulic tappet in 6A engines are like that.
when u start, the oil needs some time to warm up and get back up to the tappets if u parked overnight.
use mineral engine oil and the noise will be slower..