Yet Another Transmission Question...
05-20-2004, 06:27 PM
#1
Yet Another Transmission Question...
Question
I'm tryin' to save money on my 5spd swap. I would like to get a lightweight aluminum flywheel but IMO $350 can be spent on more important swap components. The one I picked up at the yard is pretty rusted (and damn heavy). Can I spray it down w/WD-40 or have it machined? I am assuming it shouldn't go in until I remove the rusted flakes covering it. It actually looks a lot like a rotor that's been in the yard to long. I would love to be able to use it.
Blah Blah Blah
BTW, I just ordered an ACT medium duty clutch, ordered a hydraulic line from Nissan, and picked up the cooler lines from the yard. I also pulled the brake pedal assembly. That was a B***H! I had to remove the steering column and the master (brake) cylinder. I had never touched either before and had to figure it out from scratch.
Next on the list is to replace a bent stabilizer bar (possibly straighten), get gear oil, STS from custom maxima's site, find out exactly what needs to be done about the axles, and sand/paint all the rusted components I got.
Thanx for all the help everyone has given me. I couldn't have got this thing started w/out ya.
P.S. The car I pulled the parts off of was a 92 SE w/rear disc brakes. I could get everything needed for a drum to disc brake swap. I'm sure the guy would charge me no more than $50 since the car has a date w/the crusher soon. I think they had some rust but could still be usable. I would pull and ship 'em for $75-$100 (depending on price) if anyone is interested.
I'm tryin' to save money on my 5spd swap. I would like to get a lightweight aluminum flywheel but IMO $350 can be spent on more important swap components. The one I picked up at the yard is pretty rusted (and damn heavy). Can I spray it down w/WD-40 or have it machined? I am assuming it shouldn't go in until I remove the rusted flakes covering it. It actually looks a lot like a rotor that's been in the yard to long. I would love to be able to use it.
Blah Blah Blah
BTW, I just ordered an ACT medium duty clutch, ordered a hydraulic line from Nissan, and picked up the cooler lines from the yard. I also pulled the brake pedal assembly. That was a B***H! I had to remove the steering column and the master (brake) cylinder. I had never touched either before and had to figure it out from scratch.
Next on the list is to replace a bent stabilizer bar (possibly straighten), get gear oil, STS from custom maxima's site, find out exactly what needs to be done about the axles, and sand/paint all the rusted components I got.
Thanx for all the help everyone has given me. I couldn't have got this thing started w/out ya.
P.S. The car I pulled the parts off of was a 92 SE w/rear disc brakes. I could get everything needed for a drum to disc brake swap. I'm sure the guy would charge me no more than $50 since the car has a date w/the crusher soon. I think they had some rust but could still be usable. I would pull and ship 'em for $75-$100 (depending on price) if anyone is interested.
05-21-2004, 02:29 AM
#3
Someone help this guy out, he's a got a sweet looking car with a sweet engine and wants to make it a stick...a lot of you know about swaps, and I'll be asking for your help maybe later this summer...someone get in here and help him!
05-21-2004, 04:03 AM
#4
im interested in the rear disc parts email me at harvman45@aol.com
05-21-2004, 05:09 AM
#5
I have a stock VE flywheel that I will sell you for $50 plus shipping (or pick it up in Atlanta 
). You can get it resurfaced and you'll be set.
When I did my clutch, I used a friend's flywheel to get resurfaced so I didn't have to wait for mine to get done while we were in the middle of the clutch replacement.
). You can get it resurfaced and you'll be set. When I did my clutch, I used a friend's flywheel to get resurfaced so I didn't have to wait for mine to get done while we were in the middle of the clutch replacement.
05-21-2004, 08:46 AM
#6
Thanx guys....
I'll try a few places. I assume transmission and machine shops are the place to go? Well, I'll get to work and get back to ya if I need a hand. Also, Harv... I'll go by the yard today then e-mail ya with some info.
I'll try a few places. I assume transmission and machine shops are the place to go? Well, I'll get to work and get back to ya if I need a hand. Also, Harv... I'll go by the yard today then e-mail ya with some info.
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