hi everyone. my auto transmission is going to die. Now Im thinking about swap (5 speed). I ve been looking for manual transmission for couple weeks already (ebay, junkyards). And nothink. But I found 5 speed manual tranny for altima 98 with 88k on it. Do you know if it will fit maxima, and what mods have to be done to make it work??

thanks

 

No, stay with the 4th gen Maxima tranny, www.car-part.com .... PM with any other questions as I'm doing the same swap.

 

I would say go with a 5th gen 5spd for the stronger 3rd gear and properly sized shims.

 

Can I get my 4th gen LSD 5 speed rebuilt to be as strong as the 5th gen, ie resolve the pitfalls with the 4th gen trans?

 

Cryo-treat, shot-peen, etc. and it'll be stronger than a 5th gen by a wide margin.

 

what the hell is that

 

cryo treat is very cool process it basically makes the stuff bullet proof

 

Short of doing that can I just make the 3rd gear tougher if thats the shortfall.. perhaps a 5th gen 3rd gear (?)