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tsahlin489 · 03-25-2013, 02:10 AM

After approximately an hour of searching and reading posts, I have been unable to locate a post direct enough to answer my question.
As the title suggests, I am in possession of an Automatic 91 Coupe that will soon undergo a Manual conversion as well as an RB25 swap. My question being, what is this best way to go about the two? Manual first? Simultaneously? My original (and current plan) would be to go about the manual conversion as stated in the many threads found on here, however sub out the trans for the RB and the drivetrain I would run accordingly. However, seeing as I plan to run Wiring Specialties engine harness, would I need to do any electrical work whatsoever?
I'm sure it's quite apparent how confused I am, any light that could be shed on the subject would be greatly appreciated.

Con-city_s13 · 03-25-2013, 11:17 AM

Personally, I wouldn't bother swapping in the manual transmission on a KA before doing an entire engine/trans swap. Wiring Specialties sells a harness designed to adapt to an automatic chassis harness.

e5s4y · 03-25-2013, 08:01 PM

pull the ka and tranny, cut the hole for the clutch master, drop in the rb, splice the 2 wires together thats needed, drive like a man

stedward · 06-20-2013, 03:07 PM

I live in Southern Cali. Can anyone tell me were the best reputable shop is to get a 5 speed swap?

zerodameaon · 06-20-2013, 06:22 PM

This is going to sound harsh but:

1: Don't bump a tech thread asking for regional info, that is what the regional section is there for, there is even a thread about this.

2: Look up the tools and the procedure and do it yourself and save a lot of money.

03-25-2013, 02:10 AM	#1
tsahlin489 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 20 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Auto>Manual Conversion and Motor Swap? After approximately an hour of searching and reading posts, I have been unable to locate a post direct enough to answer my question. As the title suggests, I am in possession of an Automatic 91 Coupe that will soon undergo a Manual conversion as well as an RB25 swap. My question being, what is this best way to go about the two? Manual first? Simultaneously? My original (and current plan) would be to go about the manual conversion as stated in the many threads found on here, however sub out the trans for the RB and the drivetrain I would run accordingly. However, seeing as I plan to run Wiring Specialties engine harness, would I need to do any electrical work whatsoever? I'm sure it's quite apparent how confused I am, any light that could be shed on the subject would be greatly appreciated.

03-25-2013, 08:01 PM	#3
e5s4y Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Jacksonville Age: 30 Posts: 340 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	pull the ka and tranny, cut the hole for the clutch master, drop in the rb, splice the 2 wires together thats needed, drive like a man __________________ BustedS13: anything you can hide on your person is free. junkyard law.

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03-25-2013, 11:17 AM	#2
Con-city_s13 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 43 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Personally, I wouldn't bother swapping in the manual transmission on a KA before doing an entire engine/trans swap. Wiring Specialties sells a harness designed to adapt to an automatic chassis harness.

06-20-2013, 03:07 PM	#4
stedward Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Athens, Ga. Posts: 31 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I live in Southern Cali. Can anyone tell me were the best reputable shop is to get a 5 speed swap?