So Ive done quite a bit of reading about the 5spd conversion....but I dont think I wanna tackle this job myself. I know of a really good place by me that does transmissions and Im tempted to bring it there if I decide to do it. How much do you think it would cost for a shop to do a transmission swap from an auto to the I30 tranny? And dont tell me "too much"...I know that already.

 

You need all these parts and I calculated it to be around 1000+ without the trans.(Parts all New) The trans it self would be 600-3000 depending on where and what condition the trans is. PLUS LABOR the most pricy part of the whole thing.(my opinion) So guess around 1600-4000. Mostly depends on where you buy all the parts from. Good Luck with it Hope it works out.

Parts Needed:
5spd tranny (try and get the I30 LSD or Canadian Maxima LSD if possible – doubt it)
Both Manual drive shafts (if you have ABS you need specific ones, if you don't have ABS you can use ABS ones)
1 clutch kit (clutch disc, pressure plate, throw out bearing)
2 shifting rods (support rod + control rod) (acquire used w/ all the hardware)
Return spring (connect to the 2 shifting rods (Buy this new, the stiffer the tighter your shifter feels)
1 5spd starter
1 shifter (Acquire used to get nuts and bolts (buy with the shifter rods)
1 shifter console piece (interior)
1 shift consul bracket (Replaces your auto one) (interior) (dealer name plate bolt and transaxle hole cover)
1 brake pedal
1 clutch pedal
1 master cylinder
Hydraulic lines for clutch
1 slave cylinder for clutch
1 extra set of tranny harnesses (might come w/ 5spd tranny)
1 18ga wire and wiretaps
Assorted cotter pin set.
1 Manual Fly wheel
1 Manual motor mount
Tranny Fluid (GL-4 or redline is preferable)
Locking pin and clip for the clutch pedal to the master cylinder (you could bend a nail but I would go to the dealer and pay $4)
2 nuts that fit the threads on the clutch pedal.
1 bolt that bolts in the top of the clutch pedal (the dealer can find it's size for you)
1 bolt that connects the control rod to the tranny (the dealer can find it's size for you)
1 Haynes Manual just in case you need extra help

I'm only 18 still so the prices are little sketchy.

 

You should have Tilley do this for you. I dont think hes that far from NY IIRC. Most places will tax big time because they are not going to be that familar with the Maxima.