Aaron92SE

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A built transmission from NRH is going to cost $2000 at a bare minimum. That doesn't include a torque converter or shift kit or shipping costs. And you can easily spend way over $4K on a built transmission depending on what you want done.

As for R&R of the transmission, honestly, if you have to ask about the procedure, it would be best to leave it up to a professional. I would recommend to get a Factory Service Manual for your Maxima (ebay) and do some reading before attempting this.

If you want to see some pictures of when I removed and replaced my transmission, go here:

http://www.iwdwebdesign.com/maxima/tc.htm

It's roughly the same exact procedure between my car and i30krab's. It's almost the same transmission.

i30krab

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Rebuilt tranny is in and working but, if you look under the tranny where the torque convertor bolts to the fly wheel there is a small weep hole and tranny fluid is seeping at this point. I took the car to a local competition tranny shop and they called Rob and they told me to drive on the freeway at high speeds for 50 miles and see if this is just extra fluid caught in the tq con during the reinstall!! They claim up to a cup of oil could be in there. If indeed there is a leak this local shop will pull tranny, reseal it and rob will pay. Is there ever an end to this bullsh-t??

By the way, the car is much faster at lauch.

tbergma1

I used to drag my 91 mustang LX. (500HP) In this arena the 5 speed is quicker until you reach 400-450HP. Then the auto is quicker because there are only autos. Meaning the 5 speed can only handle up to 400-450HP. Anything higher and they break. Modified autos can handle more HP than sticks.

C MAX

iTrader: (4)

good move bro i have a built level ten auto tranny and it is a wonderful thing. i had it for over 6 yrs before rebuilding it and it continues to amaze me. i have hit in the high 12's esy and it remains strong. by the way nice work i've been following your progress because i plan on doing the cooler set up you have howa the car running?

maxS

bunch of B.S. get real

maxS

"wheels off the graond" = called wheel hop. Is that like... good?

C MAX

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he speaks the truth as far as overall hp race cars they are all automatics. my boy vinny ten has a 7.6 second auto supra. im auto also and you can ask any ny member in this forum am i a push over because im auto, i think not.
in fact i havent lost a race to a five speed yet .

nismos14

iTrader: (56)

Interesting stuff, hope this trans works out for you. Pretty gay.

tbergma1

is he your cousin?

CreativeDesignz

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Thats a pretty rediculous statement to say. not to mention the fact that autos stay in boost and u can launch off the line, that may be why they are faster too. Who says a five speed can handle only 400-450hp? what kind of 5 speed? a maxima 5 speed?

tbergma1

Minimalmaxima......Holy 4 X 4 batman

tbergma1

Well this is fact in the 5.0 arena. I have raced this arena for 10 years and recently sold my 5.0. I doubt that any five speed could handle that type of HP.

There is not a manf that makes a solid 5 speed to handle obove 400HP for 5.0's. Ask anyone who races there 5.0 and they will tell you this.

Also, if you have a blow off valve, that helps you stay in boost (turbo only).

BTW i ran a SC on my 5.0 w/auto trans. Sticks are quicker with the right driver under 400 HP, been proven at the track. U take an identical car, one with built auto and one with stick and someone who can shift it. The stick will own.

vsamoylov

still b.s

CreativeDesignz

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all of your responses are rediculous you have no info to back up any of your statements whatsoever. there are of 5 speed trannies that can hold more than 500hp stock 300zx comes to mind as well as a sr20 transmission which is being swapped out for 300zx trannies. an srt4 trans can definetly hold more than 500 hp they are made by getrag the same people who made supra trannies. they hold up to 1000hp but are 6 speed. i can think of quite a few 6 speeds. oh yea and an RB25 skyline trans....ur responses blow and u have nothing to backup anything u say. YOU STAY IN BOOST IN AN AUTO! which plays a big role in it being faster, not to mention if u miss a gear with 500 hp it could be detremental to everything

C MAX

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well then obviously your an idiot. what does your five speed do at the track 14.8, when you say something intelligent then i'll respond in a better manner.

vsamoylov

line up next to me and i will blow you away. and looks who is a idiot. i dont have a 5 speed but a 6 speed. maybe you should g o into the all motor forum for once and read up.

i30ds

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Auto tranny better than manual?!?

Anybody that actually drives an manual and then drives an auto in the exact same car knows this is bullsh!t.

i30krab

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Rebuilt tranny is in and working but if you look under the tranny where the torque convertor bolts to the fly wheel there is a small weep hole and tranny fluid is seeping at this point. I took the car to a local competition tranny shop and they called Rob and they told me to drive on the freeway at high speeds for 50 miles and see if this is just extra fluid caught in the tq con during the reinstall!! They claim up to a cup of oil could be in there. If indeed there is a leak this local shop will pull tranny, reseal it and rob will pay. Is there ever an end to this bullsh-t??

By the way, the car is much faster at launch





,[

Like I said before, no end to this sh-t!
The tranny is still leaking and it has to come out.

maxboogie

uh cmax is running 12's in the 1/4 you better read up

vsamoylov

not street tires

C MAX

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LISTEN IM NOT HERE TO GET INTO A DEBATE OVER WHO'S CARS'S FASTER.the whole point is auto is faster in the long run with high hp period.
and i never run with out my dr's street legal . p.s i wish i had a six speed but i dont does that make you feel better,lol.

CreativeDesignz

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p.s. i30s are better than maximas VLSD ownage

i30ds

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10char

zoink

OK.... since my post is still < 15, I cannot start a new thread.... hopefully, I could get answer.

My '96 Max auto trans starts to slip from 2 to 3 if I pull quite hard. So, what do you think?

Should I let it go worse and replace later?
or
Should I get it fixed now before getting worse? If so, how much approximately (so I know if my regular shop gives me good deal or not )? Is it cheaper to get a rebuilt one?
or
Should I start thinking about manual swap?

Thanks a bunch before and after.

tbergma1

CMAX, thank you... Thats what i'm been trying to say. ditto

i30ds

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How do you figure that?!? A manual will ALWAYS put down more hp than a auto counterpart due to less drive train loss. Are you just talking about the ability of an auto to bang a gear quicker?

C MAX

iTrader: (4)

just look at the fastest cars out there are auto or hertz shifter no 5 or 6 speeds, and yes because they shift quicker
i like stick better too but this is just facts.

i30krab

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:just look at the fastest cars out there are auto or hertz shifter no 5 or 6 speeds, and yes because they shift quicker
i like stick better too but this is just facts.[/QUOTE]

Just want to thank you guys for hijacking my thread!!

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i30ds

iTrader: (8)

Just want to thank you guys for hijacking my thread!!

: : :.[/QUOTE]

Just think of it as a free bump to the top... enjoy the lime light!