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Old 07-09-2013, 09:53 AM   #1
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S14 5 speed swap ?'s

OK i have read the auto to 5spd swap FAQ and from what i am being told and comparing that to what i read it has misleading information.

I have a automatic 95 240sx with a bad engine. I have a complete ka24de and 5 spd trans,a random bracket a guy gave me he said i need for the 5spd swap, a harness, a lower harness, and a ecu, I also have The FRONT half of the driveshaft.

Now what i am trying to figure out is DO I NEED A 5 speed crossmember and do i need the back half of the driveshaft?


Also, anyone wanna recommend some basic maintenance i should do the the ka24de before i drop it in. I plan on doing front crank seal, rear main seal, V/C gasket set, and a oil pan gasket...anything else i should check?
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Dear god... There are more FAQ sections out there than just the one. They all say you need the manual crossmember, why would you question it?

Remove the upper timing chain guide.
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do i need a whole 5 speed D/S or is just the front half needs to be swapped? i got the front half that goes into the trans.
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why remove the upper timing chain guide? i have seen inside the timing cover and zomg thats a mess of chains...
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you do need a manual cross member. if the one the guy gave you had a "b" stamped in the center it's for 5-speed..if it has an "a" it's for auto..

also, here is a link to a thread that specifies lengths of drive shafts. measure the front portion that you have and see what you find out.
Driveshaft Lengths - Nissan 240SX Forums

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why remove the upper timing chain guide? i have seen inside the timing cover and zomg thats a mess of chains...
The upper timing chain guide is easily accessible and only requires removing the valve cover. It is removed because over time the chain gains slack and will eat through it, possibly causing serious engine damage. If you remove it, you no longer have to worry about hearing the chain clank or possible engine damage.

Buy a 1- piece driveshaft for your car. Specify if it has ABS or not and make sure it's for a 5spd. This will save you the headache of finding the "correct" front half and eliminate your probably bad center carrier bearing in the process.
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you do need a manual cross member. if the one the guy gave you had a "b" stamped in the center it's for 5-speed..if it has an "a" it's for auto..

also, here is a link to a thread that specifies lengths of drive shafts. measure the front portion that you have and see what you find out.
Driveshaft Lengths - Nissan 240SX Forums

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i have no crossmember...just the one thats on the car which is auto

i will measure what i got. i really need to stay with stock D/S because of money being tight...

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The upper timing chain guide is easily accessible and only requires removing the valve cover. It is removed because over time the chain gains slack and will eat through it, possibly causing serious engine damage. If you remove it, you no longer have to worry about hearing the chain clank or possible engine damage.

Buy a 1- piece driveshaft for your car. Specify if it has ABS or not and make sure it's for a 5spd. This will save you the headache of finding the "correct" front half and eliminate your probably bad center carrier bearing in the process.
where do you get a 1 pc D/S and how much do they cost? also how do i identify if it has abs or not? i do not see a big abs pump with any mess of hardlines so i assume it is a non abs s14.

any pics showing what cover to leave off? i thought crap/debris would get in there and tear up the chains/what not.
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The upper chain guide does nothing really thats why Nissan put out a TSB on removing it. Google it for images, there are tons of info on it as well as one piece DS. Look in for sale section to see if you can find used one, new $300-400. The ABS pump will be on the passenger side of the car and will be obvious if you have it.
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Did your leg work for you, Id pick this up but Im ABS..
http://zilvia.net/f/sale-items/52225...t-non-abs.html
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ah damn he is on the wrong side of the country..im in GA

im assuming the REAR half of the OEM 2pc design is the same regardless of auto or 5spd.

i can get the front half for 20
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Send him a PM, just cause its listed local only doesnt mean offering him to pay shipping he wont, its been listed for over a month and no one has bought it..
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i have no crossmember...just the one thats on the car which is auto
you said the guy gave you a bracket, it's probably the cross member.
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No no, it is a tiny bracket. it looks like a 4-5" x 4-5" square piece like a motor mount bracket.
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Send him a PM, just cause its listed local only doesnt mean offering him to pay shipping he wont, its been listed for over a month and no one has bought it..
i did...to no avail yet..just waitin... my main concern is i need a damn pedal assy for the brake and clutch and i also HAVE got to have the crossmember. :/
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Like I said, check the for sale section, there are a bunch in there may have to go thru a few pages, research research research!! I found all my swap parts here and the other forums
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i need a cross member for a 5spd and a pedal assembly. I searched and didn't find any

Is the cross member called something else? what am i missing here i figured a cross member / trans support would be easy to locate
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Not sure how you're searching but I literally found this in 1 min crossmember-
http://zilvia.net/f/sale-items/52596...rage-sale.html

Go to for sale section and look, everything you need for a swap is in there!!!!!
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If you can't find it you arent looking hard enough.

Buy items new if you have too, don't be a cheap ass Honda owner... Oh wait you are.
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If you can't find it you arent looking hard enough.

Buy items new if you have too, don't be a cheap ass Honda owner... Oh wait you are.
i did call my friend across the street at the nissan dealership and the crossmember is discontinued.


i am buying one from the guy in that link
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yeah man, doesn't seem like you're looking very hard. try a junk yard. most of the pieces necessary can be found on s13 as well (cross member included) as for the clutch pedal assembly you can rig a s13 one to fit, i've never done it, but i hear you can. as for the brake pedal, you can leave the auto one in and just cut it, i did this to mine and it worked out great
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we got problems...the guy said he has 4 crossmembers and 2 are from a auto and 2 are from a 5speed and he cannot tell the difference and has no idea which one to send me...

how do we tell which is which!??
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you do need a manual cross member. if the one the guy gave you had a "b" stamped in the center it's for 5-speed..if it has an "a" it's for auto..
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we got problems...the guy said he has 4 crossmembers and 2 are from a auto and 2 are from a 5speed and he cannot tell the difference and has no idea which one to send me...

how do we tell which is which!??
This quote was pulled from this thread...
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he said he sees no stamp. Where is the stamp located?

you guys have to bear with me here i am being honest i am just confused and need this x member...

I have read so many threads and some people say they used the original auto x member and others say no way that would work...why the F is this happening?
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ok crossmember i got coming to me is a s13 5 spd one...

now i need a damn clutch pedal and it is 279 on ebay!!! holy f lol
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ok i got a guy in thailand sending me the pedal assemblies for s14
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for future reference i guess, but the stamp is on the flatter side of the cross member. typically they've got gunk and grease caked on them, but once clean you should see the stamp.

ps. i hope you didn't pay anywhere near 279 for a clutch assembly. like I SAID EARLIER you could use a s13 one and put spacers on the back if you really needed. THAT could be had for about 40 bucks, at that it's worth a try i'd say.
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i paid 100 shipped for the brake and clutch pedal assys
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I have a 97 civic i am selling for 2200...what should i spend the 2200 on? I am thinking fortune auto coilovers?? i want some badass full adjustable coilovers that are good for street and drifting( i am going to learn how to drift this mofo eventually, if the ka24de can even do it)
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also i got a guy who will weld my diff for posi lock...but i am afraid i will break an axle....any ideas
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depends on what exactly youre trying to accomplish and definitely not a question to ask on here hahaha you'll get flamed! build your car how you want it, not how any of us want it. If your learning to drift, Id tackle suspension, brake and power first. Honestly you really dont HAVE to do anything, go enjoy the car and learn, then build as you go, throwing a bunch of $$ wont do anything until you learn the in's and out's.. IMO
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