5 speed conversion question

[tony96240sx]

anyone knows the right drill size to make the holes for the clutch pedal and the size to make the mastercylinder..? it will be very helpful..this is for a 1996 240sx

[shade]

There are already preset holes on the firewall(from the inside) just measure the diameter of the holes.

[tony96240sx]

lol..i know it was a stupid question..i am at work and i heading to sears from here to pick up some stuff and wanted to pick up the drills bits and the bit to make the hole for the master cylinder also.

[rican_nick]

ugh its been so long.. i want to say it was a 1 3/4" hole saw.. but dont quote me on it. I also had to use a right angle drill to get in there.. but as Shade said the firewall is stamped where the holes need to be.. just measure it.

[tony96240sx]

ahh i guess i will just go home and do it the right way..i will draw the preset holes on a piece of paper ..cant i use a regular drill?

[rican_nick]

not sure i guess you could try.

With the dash in it was a bitch to get in there.. i had a right angle cordless drill handy and it made it a 2 minute job.

I've never really tried with a regular drill i am sure most people use regular drills to do it though.

good luck.

[tony96240sx]

thanks for the info and i will let you guys know how it came out

[94_240sx]

You need 3/8" drill bit and 1 ½" hole saw. Yes, you have to use angled drill.

http://my240.epijunkie.com/Automatic_to_Manual_Transmission_Swap_with_engine_ still_in_the_S13_body.
http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=77784&page=8

[tony96240sx]

ok so this bits are the exact size of the holes correct?

[94_240sx]

ok so this bits are the exact size of the holes correct?

Yes, I used those bits and installed the cylinder. Holes are just perfect for the bolts and cylinder.

[unicoladron]

make sure you use a punch to mark the EXACT center of the large hole for the MC before you start drilling. then drill a pilot hole for maximum accuracy. and i didn't need an angle drill.

all i did was take off the rubber boot for the MC and took it with me to teh hardware store and got the appropriate sized hole saw.

[tony96240sx]

you used a regular drill?

[Dream240]

You can use a regular drill if you remove the lower trim pieces and have a steady hand. Once you line up the center of the hole, just make sure you keep the drill on the center hole and you can drill it out at a slight angle. The slight angel will not affect the outcome of the hole. Just make sure and file the hole out to clean it up a bit. Worst case you use your dremel to clean out the holes if they turn out to be off center.

People have been cutting these holes for years....you can do it with minimal effort. Good luck.

[tony96240sx]

can i use this to cut out the hole for the MC
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00999028000P?keyword=1+1%2F2+drill+b it&vName=Tools&cName=Power+Tool+Accessories&sName=Drill+Bits (http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00999028000P?keyword=1+1%2F2+drill+b it&vName=Tools&cName=Power+Tool+Accessories&sName=Drill+Bits)

[Dream240]

Yep, it'll cut through that firewall like butta!!

[tony96240sx]

thanks for the info guys

[legacy927]

hey tony...u finally doin a swap?

[tony96240sx]

yea man..who is this?