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Old Feb 12, 2004 | 06:27 PM
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Interchangeable Transmissions?

Anyone know if a 1990 GXE can take a tranny from another model year? Ive been suffering from overdrive problems and have tried everything but a new tranny. Gonna hit the junker this weekend, wondering if i can swipe one from another year.
Old Feb 12, 2004 | 06:52 PM
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anything from 89-94 will work, but I'm not sure about ECU being able to control it.

why don't you just swap with a 5 spd?
Old Feb 12, 2004 | 06:55 PM
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thats a good point, but i just want to get this running.
Old Feb 12, 2004 | 11:26 PM
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It's cheaper to do a manual swap compared to rebuilding an auto. I paid $1800 to have my auto rebuilt. Though, I only paid about $800 for all the parts to do my manual swap (new clutch, slave/master cylinder, etc). I will never own another automatic car again!
Old Feb 13, 2004 | 06:29 AM
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Old Feb 14, 2004 | 05:44 AM
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If you want a 5speed I have one for a VE and one for a VG
Old Feb 14, 2004 | 06:17 AM
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how much for both one 89maxSE.
Old Feb 14, 2004 | 07:55 AM
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$200 for the VG (could use a rebuild) but does shift and drives and I might have a buy for the VE but asking $600 if that doesn't happen. Bought it used w/ around 100,000miles and clean.
Old Feb 14, 2004 | 04:19 PM
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I got a 1992 Maxima SE as a hand-me-down from my girlfriend's mom. Her mechanic sucks, and as a result of never once looking at the ATF level in 120,000+ miles, the transmission chewed itself and now slips when I accelerate.

I would like to install a 5-spd manual (price, gas mileage, personal preference). Are there any particularly good resources of information on this operation? I have the Haynes manual and it's a little sparse.
Old Feb 15, 2004 | 01:10 AM
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Originally Posted by 90MaximaGXE
Anyone know if a 1990 GXE can take a tranny from another model year? Ive been suffering from overdrive problems and have tried everything but a new tranny. Gonna hit the junker this weekend, wondering if i can swipe one from another year.
You can also use same tranny from 84 - 92 Stanza (better to use later model). Not sure if you have to change bell housing but may be direct fit. I changed my valve body from Stanza no problemo.
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