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stix
03-23-2002, 12:01 PM
So today my car decides it wont go in reverse. I'm taking it to the transmission place on monday. its a 90' auto. do you guys think i should do a 5-speed swap since i already need a new transmission? Do i need to change anything with the ECU? thanks
gtfour43
03-23-2002, 12:32 PM
Make sure you got enough fluid in it. I have seen problems like yours when a trans doesnt have enough fluid in it. If I were you though I would swap in a five speed anyways if you got the money for it.
Alias
03-23-2002, 12:46 PM
Defintly get a swap dude. Check around the junk yards or have the tranny shop do it for you.
Jeff240sx
03-24-2002, 01:22 AM
If something.  Anything.  If it breaks, upgrade it.  Then tell yourself it was cheaper.  Think about this.
New auto tranny = $1500
Used manual tranny = $300
Misc manual parts = $400
Labor = $300
So there.  You have saved money over a new tranny.
Just dont think about the whole:
Used auto tranny = $300
Labor = $150
This is a great was to establish cognitive dissonance.  Removing your mind from a situation.
-Jeff
nrcooled
03-24-2002, 04:10 AM
I just pulled a 91 ka for a sr swap and it was a 5 speed tranny and I will let it go for $300 if you are interested
stix
03-24-2002, 06:06 PM
nrcooled, i'll let u know if i need it or not. i'm gonna find out monday if i need it or not. thanks man
transient
03-24-2002, 07:51 PM
</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Jeff240sx @ Mar. 24 2002,03:22)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">If something. Anything. If it breaks, upgrade it. Then tell yourself it was cheaper.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
Isn't that a great way to do it? I did the same thing with my exhaust.

New OE exhaust: 200 dollars
labor: 30 dollars
Replacements because of rust, multiply above by 3.

New Performance stainless steel exhaust: 517 dollars
Labor: 30 dollars
Savings because of quality construction: 143 dollars

<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':D'>
Fresh 240SX
03-24-2002, 08:11 PM
</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Jeff240sx @ Mar. 24 2002,03:22)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">If something. Anything. If it breaks, upgrade it. Then tell yourself it was cheaper. Think about this.
New auto tranny = $1500
Used manual tranny = $300
Misc manual parts = $400
Labor = $300
So there. You have saved money over a new tranny.
Just dont think about the whole:
Used auto tranny = $300
Labor = $150
This is a great was to establish cognitive dissonance. Removing your mind from a situation.
-Jeff</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
Sure has a way of putting things into perspective...

Turbo for KA $3000
Look On Other Guys Face When You Destroy Him, Priceless!
Kid Zelda
03-24-2002, 08:16 PM
In case you do go 5 speed swap
Here is a list of things you need:
Manual Transmission
Shifter
Release Bearing
Pressure plate
Clutch
Flywheel from a m/t
M/T Mounting plate
Flywheel Bolts (m/t bolts are longer than a/t bolts)
Clutch pedal
Brake pedal (From M/T car) or you can cut the auto brake pedel down.
Clutch master cylinder w/ resevoir
Clutch slave cylinder
Clutch hydraulic lines (Main line, bleeder line, rubber line to slave cylinder)
Drive shaft front & rear section
Adapter bolts & nuts for mounting crossmember to the 5 speed (2)
Reverse light sensor, &nbsp;Neutral position sensor, 5th gear sensor (on side of 5 speed)
lower shift boot & plate
Upper Shift boot & Finisher plate.
drift freaq
03-24-2002, 11:36 PM
hey Omar you taking lessons from me?hahhaha thanks for saving me some typing &nbsp;<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':D'> &nbsp;<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/hehe.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':hehe:'>
Kid Zelda
03-25-2002, 12:17 AM
Well I already had it saved in my notes.

I might need to do this .. depending if I get an auto for a good deal. ... &nbsp;put I'm holding out for another 5 speed
stix
03-25-2002, 03:14 PM
is there a difference in transmissions for DOHC and SOHC? because i have a SOHC, so i dont know if i can put a 5-speed tranny from a DOHC.
Kid Zelda
03-25-2002, 04:36 PM
Trans from SOHC and DOHC are the same. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>
<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sly.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':sly:'>
stix
03-25-2002, 06:38 PM
cool, thanks man. i really appreciate the help.