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keepitmovin · 08-18-2002, 12:10 AM

I am selling my s13 around december and was wondering how much and how easy it is to switch from an auto to stick? The reason is around my area there are more auto then sticks alot more so i was thinking of doing this. I told my dad and he said its a bitch and it still wouldnt run good and there would be problems. Anyone help?

SilviaDriver · 08-18-2002, 02:01 AM

search it

im pretty sure ull find info on AT>MT swaps..im pretty sure its a bitch

kanekz · 08-18-2002, 03:22 AM

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240 2NR · 08-19-2002, 08:24 AM

It can be done if you have the tools, the time, and the money.  But easy doesn't belong in that sentence unless you were doing an SR swap at the same time.  You're going to need a new trans, clutch (pedal and disc), clutch MC, fluids and then install it.  Plus I'd be concerned buying a DIY auto to manual swapped car, and I doubt you're going to get more for the car just because of that (and probably not enough to cover the coats of the swap).

DriftMonkey · 08-19-2002, 11:33 AM

i am doing mine myself and i paid 800$ for all the parts inculding the tranny.  i also only paid 1800 for my car so i figure if i sell for between 2000 and 3000 i guess i could cover my expenses.  plus my 89 only has 60,000 miles on it which is a plus for a 13 year old car and the interior is mint so i figure that i could reasonably make my money back IF I wanted to sell it.

chickenmanq · 08-20-2002, 12:23 AM

I'm going optimistic.  I think it's pretty damn easy.  Of course, 81 Accords are simple.  Not that it wasn't a bitch fabricating the clutch assembly due to unforseen factory stamping methods.  Only took me and hour to re-engineer it.  If you have the time and a second vehicle to drive, go for it.  Also, a lot of tools helps.

keepitmovin · 08-20-2002, 01:13 AM

I wasnt planning on swaping tranny on my s13 its already stick  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

'>  But when I get an s14 i was thinking about it. Around my area stick s14 are rare.

junia · 08-20-2002, 05:29 AM

I didn't think it was too hard.  I did mine on my first silvia and it was pretty simple.  Just make sure you have everything you need first because realizing that you're missing something halfway through your swap is just going to straight piss you off.  It sucks when you're all up in your car and all off a sudden you have to stop and run back out into a junkyard to find something

SimpleS14 · 08-20-2002, 07:16 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (240 2NR @ Aug. 18 2002,10:24)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Plus I'd be concerned buying a DIY auto to manual swapped car, and I doubt you're going to get more for the car just because of that (and probably not enough to cover the coats of the swap).</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
DIY?

Can't u take it to Aamaco or the dealership  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':crazy:'>  to get a swap done?

Would any of you recommend a tranny swap compared to swap the engine and tranny.....note that tranny swap would be cheap and easier.

08-18-2002, 03:22 AM	#3
kanekz Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2002 Location: California Posts: 802 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	here is everything u need to know: http://www.zilvia.net/f....;t=8309 __________________ Blitz!!

08-19-2002, 08:24 AM	#4
240 2NR Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Denver Posts: 1,131 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It can be done if you have the tools, the time, and the money.  But easy doesn't belong in that sentence unless you were doing an SR swap at the same time.  You're going to need a new trans, clutch (pedal and disc), clutch MC, fluids and then install it.  Plus I'd be concerned buying a DIY auto to manual swapped car, and I doubt you're going to get more for the car just because of that (and probably not enough to cover the coats of the swap). __________________ Steve 93 240sx FB currently very clean and for sale

08-19-2002, 11:33 AM	#5
DriftMonkey Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North East Posts: 256 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i am doing mine myself and i paid 800$ for all the parts inculding the tranny.  i also only paid 1800 for my car so i figure if i sell for between 2000 and 3000 i guess i could cover my expenses.  plus my 89 only has 60,000 miles on it which is a plus for a 13 year old car and the interior is mint so i figure that i could reasonably make my money back IF I wanted to sell it. __________________ Coastek240 still owes me a bumper or 82 bucks, which ever he decieds to send first.

08-20-2002, 12:23 AM	#6
chickenmanq Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,000 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'm going optimistic.  I think it's pretty damn easy.  Of course, 81 Accords are simple.  Not that it wasn't a bitch fabricating the clutch assembly due to unforseen factory stamping methods.  Only took me and hour to re-engineer it.  If you have the time and a second vehicle to drive, go for it.  Also, a lot of tools helps. __________________ <img src=http://dana.ucc.nau.edu/~mka/av620b.jpg> -"Yeah? Well Your Mom Drives A Civic Type R!" 81 Honda Accord Hatchback. EK1 engine. 78 Datsun 620. L20B engine. I'll try to have pics soon. Check the website for more. http://dana.ucc.nau.edu/~mka

08-20-2002, 01:13 AM	#7
keepitmovin Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: so cal Posts: 299 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I wasnt planning on swaping tranny on my s13 its already stick  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''>  But when I get an s14 i was thinking about it. Around my area stick s14 are rare.

08-18-2002, 12:10 AM	#1
keepitmovin Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: so cal Posts: 299 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I am selling my s13 around december and was wondering how much and how easy it is to switch from an auto to stick? The reason is around my area there are more auto then sticks alot more so i was thinking of doing this. I told my dad and he said its a bitch and it still wouldnt run good and there would be problems. Anyone help?

08-18-2002, 02:01 AM	#2
SilviaDriver Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Jose, CA Age: 40 Posts: 5,514 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: SilviaDriver Feedback Score: 2 reviews	search it im pretty sure ull find info on AT>MT swaps..im pretty sure its a bitch

08-20-2002, 05:29 AM	#8
junia Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 343 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I didn't think it was too hard.  I did mine on my first silvia and it was pretty simple.  Just make sure you have everything you need first because realizing that you're missing something halfway through your swap is just going to straight piss you off.  It sucks when you're all up in your car and all off a sudden you have to stop and run back out into a junkyard to find something __________________ 1990 Nissan 240sx hatchback, 1991 Nissan Silvia K's PS13, 1978 Toyota Corolla KE-30

08-20-2002, 07:16 PM	#9
SimpleS14 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Philly Age: 42 Posts: 9,185 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: SimpleS14 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (240 2NR @ Aug. 18 2002,10:24)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Plus I'd be concerned buying a DIY auto to manual swapped car, and I doubt you're going to get more for the car just because of that (and probably not enough to cover the coats of the swap).</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> DIY? Can't u take it to Aamaco or the dealership  <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/crazy.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':crazy:'>  to get a swap done? Would any of you recommend a tranny swap compared to swap the engine and tranny.....note that tranny swap would be cheap and easier. __________________ *Goals are dreams with a deadline.* L.H.O.O.Q.