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stix · 03-23-2002, 12:01 PM

So today my car decides it wont go in reverse. I'm taking it to the transmission place on monday. its a 90' auto. do you guys think i should do a 5-speed swap since i already need a new transmission? Do i need to change anything with the ECU? thanks

gtfour43 · 03-23-2002, 12:32 PM

Make sure you got enough fluid in it. I have seen problems like yours when a trans doesnt have enough fluid in it. If I were you though I would swap in a five speed anyways if you got the money for it.

Alias · 03-23-2002, 12:46 PM

Defintly get a swap dude. Check around the junk yards or have the tranny shop do it for you.

*Jeff240sx* · 03-24-2002, 01:22 AM

If something.  Anything.  If it breaks, upgrade it.  Then tell yourself it was cheaper.  Think about this.
New auto tranny = $1500
Used manual tranny = $300
Misc manual parts = $400
Labor = $300
So there.  You have saved money over a new tranny.
Just dont think about the whole:
Used auto tranny = $300
Labor = $150
This is a great was to establish cognitive dissonance.  Removing your mind from a situation.
-Jeff

nrcooled · 03-24-2002, 04:10 AM

I just pulled a 91 ka for a sr swap and it was a 5 speed tranny and I will let it go for $300 if you are interested

stix · 03-24-2002, 06:06 PM

nrcooled, i'll let u know if i need it or not. i'm gonna find out monday if i need it or not. thanks man

*transient* · 03-24-2002, 07:51 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Jeff240sx @ Mar. 24 2002,03:22)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">If something. Anything. If it breaks, upgrade it. Then tell yourself it was cheaper.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
Isn't that a great way to do it? I did the same thing with my exhaust.

New OE exhaust: 200 dollars
labor: 30 dollars
Replacements because of rust, multiply above by 3.

New Performance stainless steel exhaust: 517 dollars
Labor: 30 dollars
Savings because of quality construction: 143 dollars

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Fresh 240SX · 03-24-2002, 08:11 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Jeff240sx @ Mar. 24 2002,03:22)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">If something. Anything. If it breaks, upgrade it. Then tell yourself it was cheaper. Think about this.
New auto tranny = $1500
Used manual tranny = $300
Misc manual parts = $400
Labor = $300
So there. You have saved money over a new tranny.
Just dont think about the whole:
Used auto tranny = $300
Labor = $150
This is a great was to establish cognitive dissonance. Removing your mind from a situation.
-Jeff</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
Sure has a way of putting things into perspective...

Turbo for KA $3000
Look On Other Guys Face When You Destroy Him, Priceless!

Kid Zelda · 03-24-2002, 08:16 PM

In case you do go 5 speed swap
Here is a list of things you need:
Manual Transmission
Shifter
Release Bearing
Pressure plate
Clutch
Flywheel from a m/t
M/T Mounting plate
Flywheel Bolts (m/t bolts are longer than a/t bolts)
Clutch pedal
Brake pedal (From M/T car) or you can cut the auto brake pedel down.
Clutch master cylinder w/ resevoir
Clutch slave cylinder
Clutch hydraulic lines (Main line, bleeder line, rubber line to slave cylinder)
Drive shaft front & rear section
Adapter bolts & nuts for mounting crossmember to the 5 speed (2)
Reverse light sensor,  Neutral position sensor, 5th gear sensor (on side of 5 speed)
lower shift boot & plate
Upper Shift boot & Finisher plate.

drift freaq · 03-24-2002, 11:36 PM

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Kid Zelda · 03-25-2002, 12:17 AM

Well I already had it saved in my notes.

I might need to do this .. depending if I get an auto for a good deal. ...  put I'm holding out for another 5 speed

stix · 03-25-2002, 03:14 PM

is there a difference in transmissions for DOHC and SOHC? because i have a SOHC, so i dont know if i can put a 5-speed tranny from a DOHC.

Kid Zelda · 03-25-2002, 04:36 PM

Trans from SOHC and DOHC are the same. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sly.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':sly:'>

stix · 03-25-2002, 06:38 PM

cool, thanks man. i really appreciate the help.

03-23-2002, 12:01 PM	#1
stix Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 64 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	So today my car decides it wont go in reverse. I'm taking it to the transmission place on monday. its a 90' auto. do you guys think i should do a 5-speed swap since i already need a new transmission? Do i need to change anything with the ECU? thanks __________________ -Brian

03-23-2002, 12:32 PM	#2
gtfour43 Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 68 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Make sure you got enough fluid in it. I have seen problems like yours when a trans doesnt have enough fluid in it. If I were you though I would swap in a five speed anyways if you got the money for it. __________________ 91 Fastback SE

03-24-2002, 01:22 AM	#4
Jeff240sx I hate you too... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tampa, FL Age: 42 Posts: 5,828 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Jeff240sx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If something.  Anything.  If it breaks, upgrade it.  Then tell yourself it was cheaper.  Think about this. New auto tranny = $1500 Used manual tranny = $300 Misc manual parts = $400 Labor = $300 So there.  You have saved money over a new tranny. Just dont think about the whole: Used auto tranny = $300 Labor = $150 This is a great was to establish cognitive dissonance.  Removing your mind from a situation. -Jeff __________________ Whatup?

03-24-2002, 04:10 AM	#5
nrcooled Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Turn 8 'bout to get rolled by a SC'd ITR Age: 46 Posts: 1,849 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I just pulled a 91 ka for a sr swap and it was a 5 speed tranny and I will let it go for $300 if you are interested __________________ '91 hatch w/ SR Sold; '03 Evo Sold 401 HP; '03 MS Protege sold; '00 Evo 6.5 TME Sold 300HP

03-24-2002, 06:06 PM	#6
stix Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 64 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	nrcooled, i'll let u know if i need it or not. i'm gonna find out monday if i need it or not. thanks man __________________ -Brian

03-23-2002, 12:46 PM	#3
Alias Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Piqua,OH Posts: 229 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Defintly get a swap dude. Check around the junk yards or have the tranny shop do it for you.

03-24-2002, 07:51 PM	#7
transient Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Los Angeles, California Age: 41 Posts: 2,947 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Jeff240sx @ Mar. 24 2002,03:22)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">If something. Anything. If it breaks, upgrade it. Then tell yourself it was cheaper.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> Isn't that a great way to do it? I did the same thing with my exhaust. New OE exhaust: 200 dollars labor: 30 dollars Replacements because of rust, multiply above by 3. New Performance stainless steel exhaust: 517 dollars Labor: 30 dollars Savings because of quality construction: 143 dollars <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> __________________ Learn everything you can, while you still have the chance.

03-24-2002, 08:11 PM	#8
Fresh 240SX Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Niagara Region, Canada Age: 41 Posts: 478 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Jeff240sx @ Mar. 24 2002,03:22)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">If something. Anything. If it breaks, upgrade it. Then tell yourself it was cheaper. Think about this. New auto tranny = $1500 Used manual tranny = $300 Misc manual parts = $400 Labor = $300 So there. You have saved money over a new tranny. Just dont think about the whole: Used auto tranny = $300 Labor = $150 This is a great was to establish cognitive dissonance. Removing your mind from a situation. -Jeff</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> Sure has a way of putting things into perspective... Turbo for KA $3000 Look On Other Guys Face When You Destroy Him, Priceless! __________________

03-24-2002, 08:16 PM	#9
Kid Zelda BANNED Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 2,347 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	In case you do go 5 speed swap Here is a list of things you need: Manual Transmission Shifter Release Bearing Pressure plate Clutch Flywheel from a m/t M/T Mounting plate Flywheel Bolts (m/t bolts are longer than a/t bolts) Clutch pedal Brake pedal (From M/T car) or you can cut the auto brake pedel down. Clutch master cylinder w/ resevoir Clutch slave cylinder Clutch hydraulic lines (Main line, bleeder line, rubber line to slave cylinder) Drive shaft front & rear section Adapter bolts & nuts for mounting crossmember to the 5 speed (2) Reverse light sensor,  Neutral position sensor, 5th gear sensor (on side of 5 speed) lower shift boot & plate Upper Shift boot & Finisher plate.

03-24-2002, 11:36 PM	#10
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03-25-2002, 12:17 AM	#11
Kid Zelda BANNED Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 2,347 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well I already had it saved in my notes. I might need to do this .. depending if I get an auto for a good deal. ...  put I'm holding out for another 5 speed

03-25-2002, 03:14 PM	#12
stix Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 64 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	is there a difference in transmissions for DOHC and SOHC? because i have a SOHC, so i dont know if i can put a 5-speed tranny from a DOHC. __________________ -Brian

03-25-2002, 04:36 PM	#13
Kid Zelda BANNED Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 2,347 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Trans from SOHC and DOHC are the same. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sly.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':sly:'>

03-25-2002, 06:38 PM	#14
stix Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 64 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	cool, thanks man. i really appreciate the help. __________________ -Brian