Transmission swap information needed--please
#1
Transmission swap information needed--please
I have to replace the automatic in my 85 Maxima. What other transmission(s)will fit, with what mods? This is urgent. I asked some questions before and got nada. I have a decent home shop and access to several boneyards. This early series 85 Maxima automatic transaxle is not very good. I want to put a later model one in it. Does anybody know anything about Maxima transmissions.
#2
Re: Transmission swap information needed--please
Originally posted by dr.disc
I have to replace the automatic in my 85 Maxima. What other transmission(s)will fit, with what mods? This is urgent. I asked some questions before and got nada. I have a decent home shop and access to several boneyards. This early series 85 Maxima automatic transaxle is not very good. I want to put a later model one in it. Does anybody know anything about Maxima transmissions.
I have to replace the automatic in my 85 Maxima. What other transmission(s)will fit, with what mods? This is urgent. I asked some questions before and got nada. I have a decent home shop and access to several boneyards. This early series 85 Maxima automatic transaxle is not very good. I want to put a later model one in it. Does anybody know anything about Maxima transmissions.
The best bet would be a good 5-speed manual box out of a 3rd gen (89-94) Max. This does require some fabrication to install, as there are different mounts, etc...but it is possible, as Maxima86SE has had it done. If you want the easiest way out, find a 5-sp 85-88 Max in a bone yard, and buy EVERYTHING (might be easier to buy the whole car, to use as a donor...) - clutch assembly, M/C, line, S/C, tranny, flywheel, front cross member (it's different between the 5-sp & the auto), the linkage, the shifter, and the interior finishing pieces and boot for the console. You may also want to swap the ECU. Not sure if it'll make a huge difference, but I know the timing curves, etc..., are a tad different between the two computers...might make a big difference.
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Re: Re: Transmission swap information needed--please
Originally posted by MaxWgn
Basically, the entire line of auto slush-a-matics in the Max series blows chunks. Some tend to be better than others, but in general, they are quite problematic.
The best bet would be a good 5-speed manual box out of a 3rd gen (89-94) Max. This does require some fabrication to install, as there are different mounts, etc...but it is possible, as Maxima86SE has had it done. If you want the easiest way out, find a 5-sp 85-88 Max in a bone yard, and buy EVERYTHING (might be easier to buy the whole car, to use as a donor...) - clutch assembly, M/C, line, S/C, tranny, flywheel, front cross member (it's different between the 5-sp & the auto), the linkage, the shifter, and the interior finishing pieces and boot for the console. You may also want to swap the ECU. Not sure if it'll make a huge difference, but I know the timing curves, etc..., are a tad different between the two computers...might make a big difference.
Basically, the entire line of auto slush-a-matics in the Max series blows chunks. Some tend to be better than others, but in general, they are quite problematic.
The best bet would be a good 5-speed manual box out of a 3rd gen (89-94) Max. This does require some fabrication to install, as there are different mounts, etc...but it is possible, as Maxima86SE has had it done. If you want the easiest way out, find a 5-sp 85-88 Max in a bone yard, and buy EVERYTHING (might be easier to buy the whole car, to use as a donor...) - clutch assembly, M/C, line, S/C, tranny, flywheel, front cross member (it's different between the 5-sp & the auto), the linkage, the shifter, and the interior finishing pieces and boot for the console. You may also want to swap the ECU. Not sure if it'll make a huge difference, but I know the timing curves, etc..., are a tad different between the two computers...might make a big difference.
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Re: Re: Re: Transmission swap information needed--please
Originally posted by dr.disc
Yeah I agree about the automatics, I put five in my first 85 Maxima, over 160-odd K miles, but I punished it playing with V8s. I put a 2700 actual miles Z31 motor in it at 120K. I rolled it a couple of years ago. This one is ready for its second, I bought it needing one. It runs fine in first, second, and reverse, and has been doing that through two previous cheapo owners I know. I gave $300 for it. The body is pretty good and I put the interior from the first one in it. The thing is, my wife likes automatics and these are pretty stout cars if wrecked. I also like the 85 because it does not have those automatic seat belts.
Yeah I agree about the automatics, I put five in my first 85 Maxima, over 160-odd K miles, but I punished it playing with V8s. I put a 2700 actual miles Z31 motor in it at 120K. I rolled it a couple of years ago. This one is ready for its second, I bought it needing one. It runs fine in first, second, and reverse, and has been doing that through two previous cheapo owners I know. I gave $300 for it. The body is pretty good and I put the interior from the first one in it. The thing is, my wife likes automatics and these are pretty stout cars if wrecked. I also like the 85 because it does not have those automatic seat belts.
Good luck!
Sarin
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The Max Manual trans, RS5F50A, are seeming hard to find. Will any of the other Nissan models match up RS5F50 (C) (V) (Y)? I am swapping auto to man, so I need the crossmember, pedal..... Wish I could find a 85-89 Max. Trying to widen my net.
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