Lost 3rd gear last night in my 96 SE and looking for a used replacement 5 spd transmission. I found one that is out of a 2000 that they claim is the same but wanted to make sure.

What years 5 spd would fit my 96?

Thanks,

Doug D

 

95-99...

I really hate the 4th gen manual tranny.......

 

Gee.....My max has 112k on it. Stock tranny and clutch. It's starting to slip but I can say I frequently beat on it. I think its a pretty good tranny if you ask me.

 

So the 2000 tranny is not the same?

Doug D

 

you hate the 4th gen trannys? i have the same tranny in my car from last 2 owners and now im the 3rd with just abut to reach 195000 miles and still running well."knock on wood". i think they are good tranys

 

I hate them also...just dropped 900 into mine for those stupid bearings (also got a new clutch) They should have used the Z trannie...there bulletproof

4th gen max trannie

 

RWD

 

for doug.
Question: Will ONLY 95-99 maxima trannies will fit into a 95-99 maxima? There are NO other manual transmissions that will directly fit as a replacement?

 

That's what I'm trying to find out.

Doug D

 

I know, i was attempting to bump the post and re-ask the question

 

I know that the 2000-2001 tranny will fit on our cars, but you will need two new axels...the tranny and the axles are really rare items to find...I remember talking to a tech at nissan, prob knew nothing, and he said it will fit, and suppose to have a stronger 2nd gear

I went through the same thing as you and wound up gettin a 96 I-30 LSD trans...one different axle and hella good launches

-matt

 

Matty, thanks for the info. If I get a 2000 tranny what axles do I need? Both off a 2000?

Thanks,

Doug D