The Dave

I was wondering if it is possible to use a 5 speed form an 87 max and put it into my 92 gxe. Would i have to get a 3rd gen 5spd ecu or shift linkage or anything along those lines. Just needed to know because I need to get a new tranny and wanted a manual and theres a good running parts car i can get at a good price.

GRNMAXDMON

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i don't think it would fit but i may be wrong. just keep lookin' around until u bump into an '89-'91 VG 5-speed. i know that the junkyards where i live there r about 5-7 maximas with a VG 5-speed tranny with all the hardware. but keep lookin' around u'll find one eventually.

subs1000w

the transmission will work but you still need the linkage and pedal assembly from a 3rd gen

95turbo gxe

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Hey if you are going to go through the trouble of doing it. Let me give you some advice get a tranny from a 92 to 94 ve With lsd. That way if you decide to make any power later you will have the lsd to help.Just my .2 cents

95turbo gxe

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Oh by the way if you do decide to go with the 87 tranny. YOu will have to get the linkage and pedel from a third gen as the chasses are diffrant.

GRNMAXDMON

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i knew i was wrong. i should start lookin' for a '92-'94 SE 5-speed w/ VLSD tanny. do all '92-'94 SE 5-speed trannies have VLSD???

95turbo gxe

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imm may be wrong but I dont think all of them had it. Someone correct me if im wrong.

internetautomar

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I have as of yet to see one without it.
but most axle catalogs show the option without

GRNMAXDMON

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dammit so how would i know if an SE tranny has the VLSD???

subs1000w

RS5F50V = VLSD
RS5F50A = open

and good luck finding a VLSD in a junk yard in the last 3 years ive only found one and its in my car now but of course it has a bad input shaft bearing

The Dave

Well i have the option between the 87 parts car or getting a 5spd from a 89-91(don't know which year) and they don't have any other 5spds. So i think i'll take the parts car so i can have an extra engine to tinker with. Thanks for the help.

-shock211-

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*if it wasn't already mentioned* the 2nd gen tranny will bolt right up to your engine.
the 2nd shift linkage is the same iirc. i used some 2nd parts when i did my 5spd swap.

subs1000w

one thing i know you will need from a 3rd gen is the braket that is circled in red. the one from a 2nd gen is about 1in to short and had to get it from a 3rd gen