I'm looking around junkyards for a comparable tranny to swap: searchin for the 95-99 max GXE/SE annnnnnnd...

I've found a 97 w/ 70k and a 96 with 84k...they're all priced around 500 bucks- not bad for allegedly rear/side crashed vehicles and a full tranny. I guess I will have to throw my body under these vehicles to remove the tranny myself and to get a better looksky...as I don't think they'll do it for me.

BUT ALSO, What does it mean when they ask me if I need a "LOCKING or NON-LOCKING" tranny?

Also, I'm gonna ask around to have a mechanic do the swap, how much is reasonable to charge?

 

They are asking if you have a limited slip differential (which is part of the trans on FWD cars). You don't, as it was only available in the Infinity version. Yours is non-locking. For $500, they should be pulling that for you.

 

do a 5 speed swap while you can.......

 

Actually you should say either ... then spend a couple bucks on the axles and you got yourself LSD.

 

Spend the extra few bucks and get the I30t trans, VLSD, and drivers' side axle so it works. Atleast when you spend all that money to put it in you will have something better than before.

 

Thanks for the information guys!

I'm going to go with the non-locking tranny and demanding they pull the tranny out for me.

I'm DEF not swaping to manual as I've seen too many swaps go awry and I'm just looking to correct the problem and then sell the car in a few months.

--HOW MUCH DO MECHANICS USUALLY CHARGE FOR A TRANNY SWAP?

 

try www.car-part.com

mechanics charge like 300-500 buck for install

 

WOW you are AWESOME!!! Thanks for that!

 

i just nabbed a 98 i30 vlsd off car-part for 800 bucks, its a good source to find those

 

The Canadian Max's have VLSD stock as well.

 

I have a 2k1 AE auto tranny with VLSD that Im trying to sell. If your interested, PM me.

 

Well my tranny's being pulled out as we speak just so I can get a damage report. I'll let cha know. Thanks

 

I've got a non-locking auto with 75k out of my 99 sitting in my garage, let me know if you need one

 

About 5Spd swaps going "awry" ... I am being serious ... please point one out that they never got finished even after many problems. Because I am considering it and I want to see if anyone really got themselves in a deep hole. The ones I read are "HAHA I GOT MINE DONE AND ALL YOU GUYS ARE STILL STUCK WITH P-R-N-D-2-1" ... AHHHH WHY DID I BUY A 2nd automatic transmission.

 

I need to learn how to drive a stick before attempting at ever gettin a tranny swap...

(runs and hides)

 

Alright...check all the thread's i posted in. I recall a guy with a swap having issues and asking for advice-- he's slipping already. I figure its practical to ride the 11 yr old max for another 50k or 1/2 a year w/ an AT. Maybe it's because I don't have the testosterone problem tho

 

If you're going to learn, borrow/ learn with a friend's Evo... they're tons o' fun!

 

Hey, I'm looking for either a manual or an automatic trans for my 95' Maxima, it started acting up a couple of weeks ago and I am trying to find a used for at a decent price. If you can help me out send please e-mail me at Przemektop@yahoo.com or just a quick reply would be cool too.

 

also how much would it be to change it from an auto to a manual trans, cause my friends are saying that i better have at least a thousand dollars just for parts and labor plus the price of the trans

 

if u get a good deal on a tranny (600-700 bucks) you'd be lucky to be a little over 2 thou for parts and labor (labor will be expensive).

 

If you want to stay auto get the VLSD and one axle it is worth it. You can probably even get a local org member to help you install it for alot cheaper.
You won't regret doing that swap....

 

i swaped mine in 3 days, almost 3 1/2 years ago.

 

bit off topic but im wondering what your sig means by "Bikes R 4 Chicks not ******"

 

why is it worth it? whats so much better about the VLSD?

 

Limited Slip Differential

Basically it makes your two front tires spin at the same rate and minimize spinning for hard take offs.

I do not know how it comes into play while turning, because if the wheels lock for turning then it would make it worse since your outside tire needs to spin faster then the inside.

Search and good luck

 

i got a tranny in NY with a sticking solenoid. 100 dollars and its yours

 

It means I'm a Chick with a BIKE and we RULEEEEE!! WOOOOOOOOO-WOOOOO!! lol

"I don't need no STINKING *sticking* solenoid!"
The Max is still at the tranny specialist, I found an awesome mech...I'm gonna bring him donuts after he diags. He said no metal shards found so far (gears= okie) and now he's inspecting further tranny parts, he ruled out solenoid cuz that would throw a code like i said, so maybe it'll cost under 1g, which ain't freakin bad!

Shoot for the cash i'd throw into a rebuild i could run to urbanracer and buy a crap civic that works.

 

Furthermore I'm going to continue my prayers to the Tranny Goddess, while doing a tranny dan ce and make offerrings of Dexron II!

 

"if the wheels lock for turning" doesn't happen the diff locks so both tires spin not just one. Really helps in rain and snow for traction going uphill or a sharp curve. You have both tires working together, instead of against one another, with one tire always getting more traction w/o VLSD. VLSD is a night and day difference.....

 

You are quite the Character. Hope the tranny turns out alright.

 

I guess I didn't pray hard enough. My tranny is filled with lot's of metal. It's ugly. I decided against the swap since i have a decent price on a complete rebuild: it's still over a grand, but almost the same price as a swap and i get a 1 year warantee. While he was under there I got him to change my worn front engine mount.

For the money i'm shelling out...ya better believe I'm going to make sure the max sees another 100k!

 

all girl members must post pics in bikini on the hood of their maxima....lol

 

There's no way i'm posing next 2 my maxima ...well...maybe if she morphed into a 240 with S14 conversion, swap, spoons and SR20DET kit; but what are the chances?