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driven_ · 05-15-2008, 08:10 PM

*For s13/s14 KA/SR

EDIT:

here's a short re-edited question:

~how does an auto feel in comparison to a 5 speed?

thanks. Lol

*slider2828* · 05-15-2008, 09:00 PM

I have never heard from anywhere that it feels any different....

BoostedCoupe · 05-15-2008, 09:41 PM

my coupe is a conversion and i feel no diffrence between the two. only thing you are changing is you select when to change gears instead of the car. so that might be were he feels the diffrence.

driven_ · 05-15-2008, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoostedCoupe

my coupe is a conversion and i feel no diffrence between the two. only thing you are changing is you select when to change gears instead of the car. so that might be were he feels the diffrence.

i didnt really get that. haha.

kdashy · 05-15-2008, 09:48 PM

If you're asking if a auto to 5 speed is mechanically different than a manufactured 5 speed, no.

Only difference is the ECU.

jrocslider · 05-15-2008, 09:50 PM

i've done many and i've never felt a difference.

the only difference is using the auto ecu to cancel the top speed limiter

driven_ · 05-15-2008, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kdashy

If you're asking if a auto to 5 speed is mechanically different than a manufactured 5 speed, no.

Only difference is the ECU.

nah, i'm asking if the feeling of driving one is different. my brother (probably assumes?) that shifting feels shorter. but some guy on here or on nico stated that it feels the same.
so i was just wondering.

jrocslider · 05-15-2008, 09:59 PM

its not shorter.

the transmission itself doesnt go through any changes so why would it feel any shorter/different?

its the same thing as an original 5 speed... if done correctly

Sileighty_85 · 05-15-2008, 10:02 PM

You have to maually select grears with a Manual tranny lol = More fun

seriously whats the point of this thread?

driven_ · 05-15-2008, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sileighty_85

You have to maually select grears with a Manual tranny lol

seriously whats the point of this thread?

well, he says the way the car shifts from gear to gear feels different.
but i guess majority oppose his opinion. Lol.

Sileighty_85 · 05-15-2008, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by driven_

well, he says the way the car shifts from gear to gear feels different.
but i guess majority oppose his opinion. Lol.

yeah it will shift smoother

*revat619* · 05-15-2008, 10:18 PM

^^^

no it wont.

auto to 5 speed swap = 5 speed from the factory.

It feels EXACTLY the same.

Sileighty_85 · 05-15-2008, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by revat619

^^^

no it wont.

auto to 5 speed swap = 5 speed from the factory.

It feels EXACTLY the same.

LOL

im talking about an auto shifts smoother

but now i think i understand what the OP is asking now lol

*revat619* · 05-15-2008, 10:22 PM

oooooh ok. LOL I was like "wtf is this dude talking about?"

Talk about a poorly worded question to the masses...lol everybody's all confused and shit...

I take it the REAL question is how does an auto feel in comparison to a 5 speed?

*slider2828* · 05-17-2008, 12:50 AM

Sure it shifts smoother if he is on crack...

5t341tH · 05-17-2008, 03:10 AM

wth. auto is 4speed isnt it?
sure feels like it to me.
auto-5speed = night-day

devnull · 05-17-2008, 06:40 PM

240SX autos are pretty slow in shifting. You could make the auto shift faster/harder with an upgraded valve body.

Handling in a 5-speed should be slightly better than an auto because of the weight difference.

spoolandslide · 05-19-2008, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by driven_

nah, i'm asking if the feeling of driving one is different. my brother (probably assumes?) that shifting feels shorter. but some guy on here or on nico stated that it feels the same.
so i was just wondering.

it probably feels shorter cause the auto transmission shifts at lower rpm's
coupled with the fact that your not waiting for car to redline so that you can shift

xiongster21 · 05-21-2008, 07:30 AM

i am new on the sight and was wondering if i do a manual conversion on my s14 is the drive shaft different.

98s14inaz · 05-21-2008, 08:06 AM

I can tell you a stock ka feels less gay after a 5spd swap. It is a little faster because the 5spd trans isn't as heavy and has a lot less rotating mass iirc. That's about it.

98s14inaz · 05-21-2008, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xiongster21

i am new on the sight and was wondering if i do a manual conversion on my s14 is the drive shaft different.

Yes, the front half is a different length. 240 drive shafts come in two parts with two different lengths per section.

Front half came in auto/5spd lengths
Rear half came in open/abs vlsd lengths

Simply mix and match, then get it assembled and balanced at a shop or you will have problems.

05-15-2008, 08:10 PM	#1
driven_ Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Milwaukee, WI Age: 28 Posts: 884 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	People Who've Done The Auto To Manual Conversion For s13/s14 KA/SR EDIT: here's a short re-edited question: ~how does an auto feel in comparison to a 5 speed? thanks. Lol Last edited by driven_; 05-16-2008 at 10:01 AM..*

05-15-2008, 09:00 PM	#2
slider2828 Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 5,824 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	I have never heard from anywhere that it feels any different.... __________________ Turn and Burn!

05-15-2008, 09:41 PM	#3
BoostedCoupe Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Fulton, TN Age: 31 Posts: 1,043 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	my coupe is a conversion and i feel no diffrence between the two. only thing you are changing is you select when to change gears instead of the car. so that might be were he feels the diffrence. __________________ 92 vert converted 5speed and other little things

05-15-2008, 09:48 PM	#5
kdashy Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Been here longer than you bitch! Posts: 1,296 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If you're asking if a auto to 5 speed is mechanically different than a manufactured 5 speed, no. Only difference is the ECU. __________________

05-15-2008, 09:50 PM	#6
jrocslider Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: DownSouth Age: 34 Posts: 1,344 Trader Rating: (4) Rides Gallery: jrocslider Feedback Score: 4 reviews	i've done many and i've never felt a difference. the only difference is using the auto ecu to cancel the top speed limiter __________________

05-15-2008, 09:59 PM	#8
jrocslider Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: DownSouth Age: 34 Posts: 1,344 Trader Rating: (4) Rides Gallery: jrocslider Feedback Score: 4 reviews	its not shorter. the transmission itself doesnt go through any changes so why would it feel any shorter/different? its the same thing as an original 5 speed... if done correctly __________________

05-15-2008, 10:02 PM	#9
Sileighty_85 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Misawa, Japan Posts: 6,815 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	You have to maually select grears with a Manual tranny lol = More fun seriously whats the point of this thread? __________________ 後輪駆動車１番 1989 Built SR GT2871R -363whp 1998 S14 W/RB25- 250ish (For Now) 1986 SR86 - 200ish 1990 R32 GTR - 320hp Don't Buy Engines from JDM-Online http://zilvia.net/f/businesses/207457-jdm-online.html Don't Buy XS-Power or SSAC Shit

05-15-2008, 10:18 PM	#12
revat619 Retired General Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,672 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	^^^ no it wont. auto to 5 speed swap = 5 speed from the factory. It feels EXACTLY the same. __________________ www.Jspec.com www.SpeedAlliance.com www.PoweredByMax.net Instagram: @rjsladerade

05-15-2008, 10:22 PM	#14
revat619 Retired General Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,672 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	oooooh ok. LOL I was like "wtf is this dude talking about?" Talk about a poorly worded question to the masses...lol everybody's all confused and shit... I take it the REAL question is how does an auto feel in comparison to a 5 speed? __________________ www.Jspec.com www.SpeedAlliance.com www.PoweredByMax.net Instagram: @rjsladerade

05-17-2008, 12:50 AM	#15
slider2828 Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 5,824 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	Sure it shifts smoother if he is on crack... __________________ Turn and Burn!

05-17-2008, 03:10 AM	#16
5t341tH Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: socal (Huntington Beach) Age: 33 Posts: 2,776 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	wth. auto is 4speed isnt it? sure feels like it to me. auto-5speed = night-day __________________ lexus baby

05-17-2008, 06:40 PM	#17
devnull Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 222 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	240SX autos are pretty slow in shifting. You could make the auto shift faster/harder with an upgraded valve body. Handling in a 5-speed should be slightly better than an auto because of the weight difference.

05-21-2008, 07:30 AM	#19
xiongster21 Join Date: May 2008 Location: porterville Age: 34 Posts: 2 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i am new on the sight and was wondering if i do a manual conversion on my s14 is the drive shaft different.

05-21-2008, 08:06 AM	#20
98s14inaz Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Nonya Posts: 1,367 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I can tell you a stock ka feels less gay after a 5spd swap. It is a little faster because the 5spd trans isn't as heavy and has a lot less rotating mass iirc. That's about it. __________________ -Retired

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