offically a 5 spd - got a ques for the "converted"
07-27-2006, 01:55 PM
#1
offically a 5 spd - got a ques for the "converted"
man all that hard work was worth it ! i cant wait till the 500 miles break in is over.
if your contemplating this.....do it its really worth it 10x over...
i have a question for the "converted" does your idle stay at 1000-1500 for moment when you press the clutch in say comming to a traffic light then go down to normal ?? if it did how did you fix it ?
if your contemplating this.....do it its really worth it 10x over...
i have a question for the "converted" does your idle stay at 1000-1500 for moment when you press the clutch in say comming to a traffic light then go down to normal ?? if it did how did you fix it ?
07-27-2006, 02:34 PM
#2
I'm thinking about doing the swap, is it a lot of work, how long does it take, etc... I would've pm'd you, but since I don't have 15 posts yet I can't. Any info would be appreciated, thanks
07-27-2006, 02:54 PM
#3
well im pretty knowledable with car mechanics and i would have had it done in 10-12 hours but i was missing a part. Just be prepared for anything to happen cause it will. heres a glimpse...
i got into the project early sat morn and by the afternoon i realized i had no timing gear for my flywheel.
after getting the gear a few days later the passenger axels i boght had really messed up threads so i used my auto passenger axel.
OH that reminds me people the auto passenger axel is the same as the manual passenger axel im using my auto axel on the pass side and it works fine.
is it involved ? yup...worth it ? definitly theres a write up on how to do it if you arent sure of every step
http://www.dynomagic.com/5spd_conversion.htm
i started with the directions but they were slowing me down. since ive now been thru it i can help you any way i can...
i got into the project early sat morn and by the afternoon i realized i had no timing gear for my flywheel.
after getting the gear a few days later the passenger axels i boght had really messed up threads so i used my auto passenger axel.
OH that reminds me people the auto passenger axel is the same as the manual passenger axel im using my auto axel on the pass side and it works fine.
is it involved ? yup...worth it ? definitly theres a write up on how to do it if you arent sure of every step
http://www.dynomagic.com/5spd_conversion.htm
i started with the directions but they were slowing me down. since ive now been thru it i can help you any way i can...
07-27-2006, 04:04 PM
#4
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Originally Posted by Maxima-4DSC
i have a question for the "converted" does your idle stay at 1000-1500 for moment when you press the clutch in say comming to a traffic light then go down to normal ?? if it did how did you fix it ?
07-27-2006, 04:55 PM
#7
cool i have one in my basment i hope it works....i mean after nissan programs my key to it....my car was a cali spec car that i converted to fed. the ecu i purchased is a 99 5spd fed ecu...should work in theory the plugs are the same i tried it last night i guess ill just bring it to nissan to find out hopefully they dont rape me in the cost to program my key to the new ecu...
07-27-2006, 07:36 PM
#10
Originally Posted by Maxima-4DSC
cool i have one in my basment i hope it works....i mean after nissan programs my key to it....my car was a cali spec car that i converted to fed. the ecu i purchased is a 99 5spd fed ecu...should work in theory the plugs are the same i tried it last night i guess ill just bring it to nissan to find out hopefully they dont rape me in the cost to program my key to the new ecu...
07-28-2006, 06:06 AM
#11
Originally Posted by Maxima-4DSC
i have a question for the "converted" does your idle stay at 1000-1500 for moment when you press the clutch in say comming to a traffic light then go down to normal ?? if it did how did you fix it ?
Welcome to the 5 speed world, I did my conversion last year and been loving it since.
Mine does the same as yours, hasn't really bothered me too much, and from talking to other ppl with 5 speeds, I've heard its normal. It's for easier shifting at lower RPM, otherwise when you go to the next gear, its a little jerky.
Nissan's have always thought carefully about shifting. So that sounds to be about the right explination for it.
07-28-2006, 07:02 AM
#12
Originally Posted by Apparition
good luck but maybe in the future look for any other year 5spd ECU.. unless you aren;t planning on upgrading it via TS or JWT..
07-28-2006, 05:15 PM
#16
Originally Posted by willard00
how much did all the parts cost total?
5spd parts - 535
20th anniv shift **** - 40
redline shift boot+brake boot - 60
redline mt-90 x5 - 40
custom enterprise SS - 100
fidanza - 350
exedy stage one - 125
stainles steel FULL clutch line - 30
grin on my face afterward - priceless
07-28-2006, 05:17 PM
#17
Originally Posted by Apparition
good luck but maybe in the future look for any other year 5spd ECU.. unless you aren;t planning on upgrading it via TS or JWT..
07-28-2006, 08:24 PM
#19
really ? i wonder if the 5th gen anniv guys have that problem cause i bought it from nissan....all well logo or not i nkow where the gears are, LOL it goes with my black gray theme.
07-28-2006, 08:54 PM
#21
Originally Posted by Maxima-4DSC
man all that hard work was worth it ! i cant wait till the 500 miles break in is over.
if your contemplating this.....do it its really worth it 10x over...
i have a question for the "converted" does your idle stay at 1000-1500 for moment when you press the clutch in say comming to a traffic light then go down to normal ?? if it did how did you fix it ?
if your contemplating this.....do it its really worth it 10x over...
i have a question for the "converted" does your idle stay at 1000-1500 for moment when you press the clutch in say comming to a traffic light then go down to normal ?? if it did how did you fix it ?
07-29-2006, 07:06 PM
#22
Originally Posted by Maxima-4DSC
really ? i wonder if the 5th gen anniv guys have that problem cause i bought it from nissan....all well logo or not i nkow where the gears are, LOL it goes with my black gray theme.
07-30-2006, 04:46 PM
#26
Originally Posted by tavarish
mine did it, it's the auto ecu engaging the IACV. I don't have an IACV anymore, so mine goes straight down to 650rpms.
07-30-2006, 05:00 PM
#27
Originally Posted by aznsap
i converted to 5spd and have a 5spd ecu and i think i have the same thing about the idle
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