I have a basically brand new 5AT transmission in my car (A tranny replacement from Nissan was done in March '08) but I was just wondering, all costs included (installation, parts, etc) how much would it be to do a 6MT swap into a 5AT w/ Tiptronic Maxima? And would it perform like a 6MT from the factory, or would it not be worth it? (My friend just bought a 6MT 350z, and I'm fiending the stick shift so muchhhhh now )
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The cost to "downgrade" from 5at to 6mt would be alot less than going from 6mt to 5at. I know that there is so much more to the 5at than the 6mt. I would honestly ask a tranny shop. To get a new 5at installed runs about 4k. That's with just the tranny not the electrical and all. Plus you will need a new ecu to support the 6mt. not sure if that's it but it would be more cost efficient to buy a new max with a manual in my opinion and start over with the mods. Maybe even have who you buy the car from do the swap of parts for ya.
Aside from the Clutch pedal/lines/shifter linkage, ect.
The bolt pattern for the Tranny is exactly the same. 02/03 VQ35de Maximas are slightly different(nothing needs modded, AKA Crank position sensor). everything else will bolt up 04+.
you will however, be missing two bolts on the front of the transmission/engine, where part of your M/T flywheel will be exposed(about 8-10 inches along the edge of the bellhousing. then you will have to drill a half hole in the MT bellhousing, on the bottom where the Automatic crank sensor is at, to place the sensor(automatic sensor will work for MT, but Cam sensors WILL NOT work).
02/03 "auto" motors none of this is nesesary.
if you need to source out some shift linkage, I know alot of Spec-v(02-06) components will work(and they may be more common the 6 spd maxima/altima components).
It would be really difficult to do this in my opinion, but like I said, bolting it up, no sweat. its fairly simple. good luck
I have a basically brand new 5AT transmission in my car (A tranny replacement from Nissan was done in March '08) but I was just wondering, all costs included (installation, parts, etc) how much would it be to do a 6MT swap into a 5AT w/ Tiptronic Maxima? And would it perform like a 6MT from the factory, or would it not be worth it? (My friend just bought a 6MT 350z, and I'm fiending the stick shift so muchhhhh now )
trade the car in...its not worth it and you will downgrade ur car....my 2Cents
Aside from the Clutch pedal/lines/shifter linkage, ect.
The bolt pattern for the Tranny is exactly the same. 02/03 VQ35de Maximas are slightly different(nothing needs modded, AKA Crank position sensor). everything else will bolt up 04+.
you will however, be missing two bolts on the front of the transmission/engine, where part of your M/T flywheel will be exposed(about 8-10 inches along the edge of the bellhousing. then you will have to drill a half hole in the MT bellhousing, on the bottom where the Automatic crank sensor is at, to place the sensor(automatic sensor will work for MT, but Cam sensors WILL NOT work).
02/03 "auto" motors none of this is nesesary.
if you need to source out some shift linkage, I know alot of Spec-v(02-06) components will work(and they may be more common the 6 spd maxima/altima components).
It would be really difficult to do this in my opinion, but like I said, bolting it up, no sweat. its fairly simple. good luck
And I would like to know where did you source this info from ?Are you a tech or a shop ? if you have personally done this swap then do you have pics and a more detail write up?
Which axles did you use if you swap the a33s to a a34s ? a 6spd axles from a 2002-2003 or 2004-2006 ?
Your saying a 2002-2003 Tranny will bolt up to the 2004 Block ? What Bolts are missing that your saying ? Also are you saying the clutch/slave and lines from the 2002-2003 are the same ?
I know guys have been using the Spec-V parts but those are harder to come by. If what your saying its true , Ive been wasting my time looking for A34s 6spd cause I know junkyards with pleanty of 2002-2003 6spds lying around.
And I would like to know where did you source this info from ?Are you a tech or a shop ? if you have personally done this swap then do you have pics and a more detail write up?
Which axles did you use if you swap the a33s to a a34s ? a 6spd axles from a 2002-2003 or 2004-2006 ?
Your saying a 2002-2003 Tranny will bolt up to the 2004 Block ? What Bolts are missing that your saying ? Also are you saying the clutch/slave and lines from the 2002-2003 are the same ?
I know guys have been using the Spec-V parts but those are harder to come by. If what your saying its true , Ive been wasting my time looking for A34s 6spd cause I know junkyards with pleanty of 2002-2003 6spds lying around.
sorry man, I don't get on this forum as much as i'd like too.
yes, I have done this swap personally(didn't make the mounts), as in replacing blown motors. I am not using any A series axles. my axle was modified to fit into the VQ transmission. I have an 02 Spec-v.
I don't have transmission pics(I will see if I can take some pics today, it would make things alot easier to understand). I did purchase an 04 motor for my last swap. before that I had an 05 Altima motor, came with the 6 spd(4.13 final instead of the normal 3.8 maxima final drive), which I am still using that transmission. then I had 2, 02 maxima motors, both originally automatic. then I bought this 04 auto, and it has this weird indintation in the front part of the block, which exposed about 10 inches of flywheel and 6spd tranny(as I said before). I just drilled a half hole in the tranny where the flywheel is exposed to place the crank sensor. that was the only real difference. other than that, yes, it will blot up. you just don't put in 2 of the bellhousing bolts, but that still leaves about 8 bolts. it definatly seems ok, the two bolts you leave out shouldn't affect anything.
sorry that spec-v parts are hard to come by, it just seems like 7 years worth of 6 spd trannies(and components) wouldn't be too had to source. and you have the altima's too....
I figure I have been messing with my damn car for a while, I ought to share a little of my experiences. they don't really benefit the sentra community as much.... as there is only about 15 VQ'd specs
edit: (missed a question)clutch and slave lines from my 02 spec, are part of my 05 altima SER tranny. everything is interchangable.... the company out of canton NC makes our trannies, they are really simular. I am not 100%, but I read on hundyai forums that they can use maxma final drives, and that there trannies are also out of canton. I am not 100% on that though, so please don't quote me.
sorry man, I don't get on this forum as much as i'd like too.
yes, I have done this swap personally(didn't make the mounts), as in replacing blown motors. I am not using any A series axles. my axle was modified to fit into the VQ transmission. I have an 02 Spec-v.
I don't have transmission pics(I will see if I can take some pics today, it would make things alot easier to understand). I did purchase an 04 motor for my last swap. before that I had an 05 Altima motor, came with the 6 spd(4.13 final instead of the normal 3.8 maxima final drive), which I am still using that transmission. then I had 2, 02 maxima motors, both originally automatic. then I bought this 04 auto, and it has this weird indintation in the front part of the block, which exposed about 10 inches of flywheel and 6spd tranny(as I said before). I just drilled a half hole in the tranny where the flywheel is exposed to place the crank sensor. that was the only real difference. other than that, yes, it will blot up. you just don't put in 2 of the bellhousing bolts, but that still leaves about 8 bolts. it definatly seems ok, the two bolts you leave out shouldn't affect anything.
sorry that spec-v parts are hard to come by, it just seems like 7 years worth of 6 spd trannies(and components) wouldn't be too had to source. and you have the altima's too....
I figure I have been messing with my damn car for a while, I ought to share a little of my experiences. they don't really benefit the sentra community as much.... as there is only about 15 VQ'd specs
edit: (missed a question)clutch and slave lines from my 02 spec, are part of my 05 altima SER tranny. everything is interchangable.... the company out of canton NC makes our trannies, they are really simular. I am not 100%, but I read on hundyai forums that they can use maxma final drives, and that there trannies are also out of canton. I am not 100% on that though, so please don't quote me.
Hmm very nice cause ive been searching for a 04-06 6spd for the past year and the only thing I source out so far was the 6spd Axles.
Now that theres new light to this subject I can try searching for a Spec V tranny or 02s Tranny or Altimas.
But I have a buddy with a 02 Altima and he has a 5spd , I guess it would have to be the Altima SE-R tranny , those are still a bit hard to find in my state. I would have to do a nationwide search for it.
Thanks for the info tho , at least now I know what im looking at and what to look for to complete the swap and finally get rid of my 5AT and go F/I
if you get yourself a spec-v tranny out of an 02/03(99% on 03)
comes with a 4.3 final drive. I would shift to second(when I had the QR) at 30 mph@6200. talk about close gears....
anybody who lives near tampa. my old spec-v tranny is still sitting at the shop. 4.3 final drive too(02), proof from nissan that it only has 10,000 miles on it(3rd gear started going out on my original tranny). I didn't think to post on here... you would just have to buy a maxima bellhousing...
I am going to pick it up in november, so anyone interested just PM me....
Hi guys, just stumbled upon this thread while looking to see what i can do with my dead maxima...its a 2004 SE with the 5speed at..48000 miles...dead fresh out of warranty, dealer wont cover it its sad really... shifts violently from park to reverse and drive..and only has 2 gears 2-3 or 1-2 cant even tell really....anyways, just wondering if there is an exact procedure/cost summary anywhere for this swap...as switching out to another 5speed a.t. would probably be a waste of money because they are prone to die immediately (poor design)....reminds me of the CL and TL problem Honda/Acura had in the 2001-2003? models...except nissan wont cover our cars' trannies like honda did for their customers...anyways just trying to get some info as i am really interested in this possible resolution to my very frustrating problem....thanks in advance...
Hi guys, just stumbled upon this thread while looking to see what i can do with my dead maxima...its a 2004 SE with the 5speed at..48000 miles...dead fresh out of warranty, dealer wont cover it its sad really... shifts violently from park to reverse and drive..and only has 2 gears 2-3 or 1-2 cant even tell really....anyways, just wondering if there is an exact procedure/cost summary anywhere for this swap...as switching out to another 5speed a.t. would probably be a waste of money because they are prone to die immediately (poor design)....reminds me of the CL and TL problem Honda/Acura had in the 2001-2003? models...except nissan wont cover our cars' trannies like honda did for their customers...anyways just trying to get some info as i am really interested in this possible resolution to my very frustrating problem....thanks in advance...
Well for my experence , every shop is charging range $1,800-2Gs to rebuild / labor our 5ATs....
You better off trying to find yourself a 2006 5AT , those are less prone to slippage, your selionds are shot in your tranny , I belive Chern has a Price list of the valve bodys and misc parts from the dealership
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Lots of mods
, save gas go buy a hybrid
its sad really... shifts violently from park to reverse and drive..and only has 2 gears 2-3 or 1-2 cant even tell really....anyways, just wondering if there is an exact procedure/cost summary anywhere for this swap...as switching out to another 5speed a.t. would probably be a waste of money because they are prone to die immediately (poor design)....reminds me of the CL and TL problem Honda/Acura had in the 2001-2003? models...except nissan wont cover our cars' trannies like honda did for their customers...anyways just trying to get some info as i am really interested in this possible resolution to my very frustrating problem....thanks in advance...
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