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s13conv · 12-23-2003, 06:25 PM

I'm just finishing (hopefully) the installation of a 89 manual transmission into what was once my 89 auto 240. I plan to put some info in here that may be of use. FYI there is a helpful VFAQ on 240sx.org under Technical.

One thing to note is that it IS IMO just easier to cut your brake pedal. I pulled my pedal when I tried to install a JDM brake pedal [which does NOT fit ] and ended up cutting mine. I just used the JDM pad as a template.

To actually get your car to start, you need to connect the thick black wire and the thick black wire from the start inhibitor harness (9 wire harness that comes off the pass side of the auto tranny). I plan to see if I can connect those two wires to the two wires on the neutral switch of the manual transmission. If not, I'll just connect them closer to the fuse box.

I also want to see if I can use wires from the same group for the reverse lights.

The speed sensor plugs are the same.

I'll add more later.

12-23-2003, 06:25 PM	#1
s13conv Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 112 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	89 Auto -> Manual Swap Info I'm just finishing (hopefully) the installation of a 89 manual transmission into what was once my 89 auto 240. I plan to put some info in here that may be of use. FYI there is a helpful VFAQ on 240sx.org under Technical. One thing to note is that it IS IMO just easier to cut your brake pedal. I pulled my pedal when I tried to install a JDM brake pedal [which does NOT fit ] and ended up cutting mine. I just used the JDM pad as a template. To actually get your car to start, you need to connect the thick black wire and the thick black wire from the start inhibitor harness (9 wire harness that comes off the pass side of the auto tranny). I plan to see if I can connect those two wires to the two wires on the neutral switch of the manual transmission. If not, I'll just connect them closer to the fuse box. I also want to see if I can use wires from the same group for the reverse lights. The speed sensor plugs are the same. I'll add more later. Last edited by s13conv; 12-23-2003 at 06:31 PM..