How much did a 5 speed swap cost me???? Details are inside here!!!!
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How much did a 5 speed swap cost me???? Details are inside here!!!!
My 5 speed swap price list
5 speed I30 LSD transmission w/ 128,000 miles - $375 private seller (guy sold me a bad tranny, did not work. $375 down the drain)
97 5 speed Maxima transmission w/ mount and bolts(must use manual mount bolts)- $230 private seller
1 piece SS Clutch line from Master to Slave- $48 ebay
Exedy Slave and master cylinder- $47 ebay
Transmission seals (both sides)-$28 autozone
Brake and Clutch pedals w/ clutch bracket and bolts- $18 salvage yard
Clutch Kit and resurface of flywheel-$128 clutch kit dealer
CV axle-$68 drivers side only advance auto
Return Spring- $13 dealer
Leather Shift boot-$14 ebay
Leather Shift ****- $25 ebay
Shift linkage w/ plastic shifter console bracket- $42 salvage yard
5 speed ECU and drivers side tan leather seat( I needed it)- $32 salvage yard
Spaghetti clutch lines- $14 “waste” salavage yard (I was impatient. I didnt
need this, I went with SS clutch line from master to slave)
Bolt that connects the shift linkage to transmission- $19 dealer
Manual fly wheel and flywheel bolts ( I did not need manual flywheel bolts, I used the ones from the automatic. They work just fine, trust me! )-$16 salvage yard
18 gauge wire- $5 walmart
Brake parts cleaner- $3 walmart
Redline MT-90 Gear Oil 5 qts.- $67 summitt racing
Brake fluid (for clutch master)-$7 advance auto
Completing a 5 speed Swap on a 4th gen Maxima- PRICELESS
TOTAL= $1,199
I did everything myself with the help from a couple of friends. Car runs way better and is so much fun than driving an automatic!!!
I’ve learned a lot from this project especially from a financial aspect (you can SAVE alot of money by just going to a salvage yard).
5 speed I30 LSD transmission w/ 128,000 miles - $375 private seller (guy sold me a bad tranny, did not work. $375 down the drain)
97 5 speed Maxima transmission w/ mount and bolts(must use manual mount bolts)- $230 private seller
1 piece SS Clutch line from Master to Slave- $48 ebay
Exedy Slave and master cylinder- $47 ebay
Transmission seals (both sides)-$28 autozone
Brake and Clutch pedals w/ clutch bracket and bolts- $18 salvage yard
Clutch Kit and resurface of flywheel-$128 clutch kit dealer
CV axle-$68 drivers side only advance auto
Return Spring- $13 dealer
Leather Shift boot-$14 ebay
Leather Shift ****- $25 ebay
Shift linkage w/ plastic shifter console bracket- $42 salvage yard
5 speed ECU and drivers side tan leather seat( I needed it)- $32 salvage yard
Spaghetti clutch lines- $14 “waste” salavage yard (I was impatient. I didnt
need this, I went with SS clutch line from master to slave)
Bolt that connects the shift linkage to transmission- $19 dealer
Manual fly wheel and flywheel bolts ( I did not need manual flywheel bolts, I used the ones from the automatic. They work just fine, trust me! )-$16 salvage yard
18 gauge wire- $5 walmart
Brake parts cleaner- $3 walmart
Redline MT-90 Gear Oil 5 qts.- $67 summitt racing
Brake fluid (for clutch master)-$7 advance auto
Completing a 5 speed Swap on a 4th gen Maxima- PRICELESS
TOTAL= $1,199
I did everything myself with the help from a couple of friends. Car runs way better and is so much fun than driving an automatic!!!
I’ve learned a lot from this project especially from a financial aspect (you can SAVE alot of money by just going to a salvage yard).
Last edited by mpvibes; 01-03-2012 at 10:15 AM.
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It went well, you have to do it in stages. I doubt someone can do an entire swap in one day. You will be dawg tired and if it's your first time doing one you are most likely to run into some obstacles! Example: making the clutch hole line up with the clutch master cylinder. Experience teaches wisdom! One thing I did learn that everyones advice can be different or not good. I had one guy on the org say that I can't use auto flywheel bolts but, did you know the manual flywheel bolts don't go all the way in the crankshaft on an automatic engine? They are too long. I almost damaged the threads on the crankshaft using manual flywheel bolts. Automatic flywheel bolts work just fine and they do hold up. Also, I used an impact gun to bolt on the auto flywheel bolts.
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#9
It went well, you have to do it in stages. I doubt someone can do an entire swap in one day. You will be dawg tired and if it's your first time doing one you are most likely to run into some obstacles! Example: making the clutch hole line up with the clutch master cylinder. Experience teaches wisdom! One thing I did learn that everyones advice can be different or not good. I had one guy on the org say that I can't use auto flywheel bolts but, did you know the manual flywheel bolts don't go all the way in the crankshaft on an automatic engine? They are too long. I almost damaged the threads on the crankshaft using manual flywheel bolts. Automatic flywheel bolts work just fine and they do hold up. Also, I used an impact gun to bolt on the auto flywheel bolts.
That "one guy on the org" was correct. You cannot use auto flywheel bolts with a manual flywheel. There's only one way for the auto flywheel bolts to work and the manual flywheel bolts to be to long. That would be if you didn't use the flywheel reinforcement plate. Without that plate it's very likely your flywheel has already started to crack.
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I hate to be the one with bad news.
That "one guy on the org" was correct. You cannot use auto flywheel bolts with a manual flywheel. There's only one way for the auto flywheel bolts to work and the manual flywheel bolts to be to long. That would be if you didn't use the flywheel reinforcement plate. Without that plate it's very likely your flywheel has already started to crack.
That "one guy on the org" was correct. You cannot use auto flywheel bolts with a manual flywheel. There's only one way for the auto flywheel bolts to work and the manual flywheel bolts to be to long. That would be if you didn't use the flywheel reinforcement plate. Without that plate it's very likely your flywheel has already started to crack.
#13
Joe, you must be talking about the timing ring for the manual flywheel that bolts up to the flywheel. YES SIR!!! I did use the the manual timing ring with automatic flywheel bolts. THEY DO WORK!!! What are u talking about the flywheel cracking? Since I did the swap I've been driving the car since early December 2010. No problems here!!! Thats why I say joe, you have to experience certain things for yourself to see the truth!!!!
#14
Flywheel reinforcement plate???? I believe I did install that, because I got every single bolt and piece, including the flywheel from a wrecked 95 5 speed Maxima. Do you have a picture of this reinforcement plate?
#15
lol If I meant timing ring I would have said that. I have expierenced things for myself and know you forgot to install the flywheel reinforcment plate. Its a plate that goes between the flywheel and flywheel to crankshaft bolts. Do things your own way but please don't pass on wrong information. Auto trans flywheel to crankshaft bolts will not work with a manual flywheel if you use the flywheel reinforcemnet plate. The flywheel reinforcment plate must be used or the flywheel will crack around the bolt holes.
#16
Is the flywheel reinforcement plate look like a pollished spacer/adapter that the bolts run through first, then through the flywheel?
Side note:
Why did I have to use a hammer to get my flywheel on(original)? And when I punded it on I could get it back off. And the bolt holes were not alligned. Then I had to use a screwdriver and hammer to rotate the hole so they did allign. I also may have bent my timing ring cause now I have starting problem.
Side note:
Why did I have to use a hammer to get my flywheel on(original)? And when I punded it on I could get it back off. And the bolt holes were not alligned. Then I had to use a screwdriver and hammer to rotate the hole so they did allign. I also may have bent my timing ring cause now I have starting problem.
Last edited by kailanialoha; 02-02-2011 at 09:33 AM.
#17
The flywheel is a tight fit on the crankshaft so it's normal to have to give it a couple taps.
#19
Is the flywheel reinforcement plate look like a pollished spacer/adapter that the bolts run through first, then through the flywheel?
Side note:
Why did I have to use a hammer to get my flywheel on(original)? And when I punded it on I could get it back off. And the bolt holes were not alligned. Then I had to use a screwdriver and hammer to rotate the hole so they did allign. I also may have bent my timing ring cause now I have starting problem.
Side note:
Why did I have to use a hammer to get my flywheel on(original)? And when I punded it on I could get it back off. And the bolt holes were not alligned. Then I had to use a screwdriver and hammer to rotate the hole so they did allign. I also may have bent my timing ring cause now I have starting problem.
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#22
http://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/maxima/1997/EM.pdf
#23
lol If I meant timing ring I would have said that. I have expierenced things for myself and know you forgot to install the flywheel reinforcment plate. Its a plate that goes between the flywheel and flywheel to crankshaft bolts. Do things your own way but please don't pass on wrong information. Auto trans flywheel to crankshaft bolts will not work with a manual flywheel if you use the flywheel reinforcemnet plate. The flywheel reinforcment plate must be used or the flywheel will crack around the bolt holes.
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#26
hey man as long as it works thats the main thing. I would hope anyone attempting to do this swap or any mechanical work would know that the bolts should be flush and seated properly after proper torquing
#27
Thank you Cashoit! I said it in my earlier post and I'm gonna say it again. "EXPERIENCE TEACHES WISDOM".
#28
Yes it's #15. I wish I had a manual flywheel laying around to measure. I know I have auto bolts and a manual reinforcment plate.
If you used the plate how do you explain the manual bolts being to long? The crankshaft is the same for manuals and autos.
If you used the plate how do you explain the manual bolts being to long? The crankshaft is the same for manuals and autos.
#29
Well Joe, thats a good question. All I know is that the Manual flywheel bolts with the manual reinforcement plate did not work for me.
#30
Do you not hear the absurdity of the above statement? They are called manual bolts because they go with the manual flywheel and spacer... no? If I had a hair dryer and it did not dry hair I would assume it was either broken or not a hair dryer.
If you said that you measured them with a micrometer [even a ruler?], or dry fit them to check for depth, etc. I would understand your stance of position.
Let me get this straight - the correct bolts, combined with the correct flywheel and spacer does not fit. The wrong bolts, with the correct flywheel and spacer does fit?
If experience necessitated wisdom our world wouldn't be full of ignorance.
#31
well we need some other swap guys to chime in... and i have certainly never have done or wd attempted this swap. I wd rather jus wait and buy a 5 spd car.
but its possibly that the holes were tapped for the length of the auto bolts. both AT and MT have some sort of reinforcement plate so the AT bolts prolly do fit but are not completely backed in. All vibes had to do is torque the bolts in until they were flush, which is what he did cuz he stated he used an impact gun.
It doesnt matter what bolts he used. Hell, he cd have bought new bolts. Bottom line here is that the swap is complete and his car isnt trashed.
If he says he got it to work then he got it work. We shdnt be flaming him.
but its possibly that the holes were tapped for the length of the auto bolts. both AT and MT have some sort of reinforcement plate so the AT bolts prolly do fit but are not completely backed in. All vibes had to do is torque the bolts in until they were flush, which is what he did cuz he stated he used an impact gun.
It doesnt matter what bolts he used. Hell, he cd have bought new bolts. Bottom line here is that the swap is complete and his car isnt trashed.
If he says he got it to work then he got it work. We shdnt be flaming him.
#32
http://www.motorvate.ca/auto/maxima/...l_DSC00109.jpg
Last edited by 99greddymax; 02-03-2011 at 07:03 AM.
#34
I did mine with a couple of friends in a day. But I didnt have to drill through the firewall because 00-01 I30s come with that hole pre-drilled because of the foot E-brake. But either way, as long as you have the correct drill bits, you can drill those holes out in no time. Measure 2, 3, 4, or even 5 times and drill once is the rule of thumb here.
I can also confirm that the auto flywheel bolts work. Thats what I used for my swap also. And yes I did use the reinforcement plate. I cant remember if it was the auto or manual reinforcement plate though because I did it so long ago. But I know for a fact that the auto flywheel bolts were used and are still going strong in my car.
I hate to be the one with bad news.
That "one guy on the org" was correct. You cannot use auto flywheel bolts with a manual flywheel. There's only one way for the auto flywheel bolts to work and the manual flywheel bolts to be to long. That would be if you didn't use the flywheel reinforcement plate. Without that plate it's very likely your flywheel has already started to crack.
That "one guy on the org" was correct. You cannot use auto flywheel bolts with a manual flywheel. There's only one way for the auto flywheel bolts to work and the manual flywheel bolts to be to long. That would be if you didn't use the flywheel reinforcement plate. Without that plate it's very likely your flywheel has already started to crack.
#37
There is something about this site and people insisting they do things correctly even though they are unable to articulate how and why.
Do you not hear the absurdity of the above statement? They are called manual bolts because they go with the manual flywheel and spacer... no? If I had a hair dryer and it did not dry hair I would assume it was either broken or not a hair dryer.
If you said that you measured them with a micrometer [even a ruler?], or dry fit them to check for depth, etc. I would understand your stance of position.
Let me get this straight - the correct bolts, combined with the correct flywheel and spacer does not fit. The wrong bolts, with the correct flywheel and spacer does fit?
If experience necessitated wisdom our world wouldn't be full of ignorance.
Do you not hear the absurdity of the above statement? They are called manual bolts because they go with the manual flywheel and spacer... no? If I had a hair dryer and it did not dry hair I would assume it was either broken or not a hair dryer.
If you said that you measured them with a micrometer [even a ruler?], or dry fit them to check for depth, etc. I would understand your stance of position.
Let me get this straight - the correct bolts, combined with the correct flywheel and spacer does not fit. The wrong bolts, with the correct flywheel and spacer does fit?
If experience necessitated wisdom our world wouldn't be full of ignorance.
Last edited by mpvibes; 02-03-2011 at 09:21 AM.
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#39
I did mine with a couple of friends in a day. But I didnt have to drill through the firewall because 00-01 I30s come with that hole pre-drilled because of the foot E-brake. But either way, as long as you have the correct drill bits, you can drill those holes out in no time. Measure 2, 3, 4, or even 5 times and drill once is the rule of thumb here.
I can also confirm that the auto flywheel bolts work. Thats what I used for my swap also. And yes I did use the reinforcement plate. I cant remember if it was the auto or manual reinforcement plate though because I did it so long ago. But I know for a fact that the auto flywheel bolts were used and are still going strong in my car.
I can also confirm that the auto flywheel bolts work. Thats what I used for my swap also. And yes I did use the reinforcement plate. I cant remember if it was the auto or manual reinforcement plate though because I did it so long ago. But I know for a fact that the auto flywheel bolts were used and are still going strong in my car.