Before swapping...
01-09-2006, 10:49 AM
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Before swapping...
Alright, I finally have a transmission and am just waiting on some money to buy the last few parts I need before the swap, I think I'll do a new suspension setup at the same time, as well...
Question 1: Will the automatic tranny starter work on the 5-speed tranny?
2: Which one (or both) tranny mounts will have to be changed out?
3: How hard is it to drop the engine with the tranny... need to fix some oil leaks and want to do the exhaust manifold studs, too.
4: Do I need a mounting plate to bolt the clutch pedal assembly to, or will it bolt on the firewall?
More to come, thanks in advance...
Question 1: Will the automatic tranny starter work on the 5-speed tranny?
2: Which one (or both) tranny mounts will have to be changed out?
3: How hard is it to drop the engine with the tranny... need to fix some oil leaks and want to do the exhaust manifold studs, too.
4: Do I need a mounting plate to bolt the clutch pedal assembly to, or will it bolt on the firewall?
More to come, thanks in advance...
01-09-2006, 11:39 AM
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1-VG auto to VG manual, yes
2-both
3- just some extra labor disconnecting mostly wires and vacume lines and stuff. Just make sure your lift is good.
4-it'll bolt on the firewall, but theres a braket thing that pushes the pedal and assmbly away from the fire wall, its like 2 sleeves that the bolts go through connected by a plate. Its there to space and tie it together.
Also drill from inside the car, for the clutch pedal holes. Others have gone though the engine bay, but thats a pain if you dont have stuff like 90deg drills and stuff.
~Alex
2-both
3- just some extra labor disconnecting mostly wires and vacume lines and stuff. Just make sure your lift is good.
4-it'll bolt on the firewall, but theres a braket thing that pushes the pedal and assmbly away from the fire wall, its like 2 sleeves that the bolts go through connected by a plate. Its there to space and tie it together.
Also drill from inside the car, for the clutch pedal holes. Others have gone though the engine bay, but thats a pain if you dont have stuff like 90deg drills and stuff.
~Alex
01-19-2006, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by maxitech
Alright, I finally have a transmission and am just waiting on some money to buy the last few parts I need before the swap, I think I'll do a new suspension setup at the same time, as well...
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3: How hard is it to drop the engine with the tranny... need to fix some oil leaks and want to do the exhaust manifold studs, too.
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3: How hard is it to drop the engine with the tranny... need to fix some oil leaks and want to do the exhaust manifold studs, too.
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01-19-2006, 11:29 AM
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really? when I pulled the engine and tranny out of my wrecked car, it was a paint because the right frame rail was bent in. If it wasnt bent it would have come out really easy. But then it didnt have a radiator, or anything else in the front of the car. I have to pull the engine out of my daily driver max so Ill have to see if I need one or not.
oh and max, its just 2 tubes that fit over the bolts, and are tied together by a plate, it acts as a spacer so it has to be strong. If yo have a welder you can make it your self.
~Alex
oh and max, its just 2 tubes that fit over the bolts, and are tied together by a plate, it acts as a spacer so it has to be strong. If yo have a welder you can make it your self.
~Alex
01-21-2006, 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Alex_V
really? when I pulled the engine and tranny out of my wrecked car, it was a paint because the right frame rail was bent in. If it wasnt bent it would have come out really easy. But then it didnt have a radiator, or anything else in the front of the car. I have to pull the engine out of my daily driver max so Ill have to see if I need one or not.
oh and max, its just 2 tubes that fit over the bolts, and are tied together by a plate, it acts as a spacer so it has to be strong. If yo have a welder you can make it your self.
~Alex
oh and max, its just 2 tubes that fit over the bolts, and are tied together by a plate, it acts as a spacer so it has to be strong. If yo have a welder you can make it your self.
~Alex
01-24-2006, 05:29 PM
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http://www.digerati.us/car/Car%20Pro...-Speedswap.htm
From the write up I never finished. The pic that doesn't show is the just the bracket. Looks like its corrupt, I checked the server and it doesn't work. If I have a moment later I'll see if I can dig it up. At anyrate there are a few other pic on that page that show the pedals.
From the write up I never finished. The pic that doesn't show is the just the bracket. Looks like its corrupt, I checked the server and it doesn't work. If I have a moment later I'll see if I can dig it up. At anyrate there are a few other pic on that page that show the pedals.