Just use a couple of nuts on each master cylinder stud to recreate the spacer. Thats what I did.

 

i don't like nos. id rather have pure power. turbo lag sucks as much as nos imo. and fyi learning stick is not hard. once you get the concept of getting it out of first gear your basically good to go, i think thats the hardest part of learning stick.

 

How thick does the clutch spacer have to be?

 

1/2 inch... maybe 3/4 inch... its been over a year since I was last in there. It by no means has to be exact.

Like I said, I used 2 nuts on each master cylider stud and it worked just fine.

 

Sounds good!!!!

 

hey, sorry to interrupt the thread, but I'm a noobie on the site and i can't create my own thread yet. I just "finished" the auto to 5spd swap but I'm having a major problem. The car turns over but won't actually fire up/start. Any suggestions on something I may have done wrong or things I should check?...thanks

 

did you put the timing ring on the flywheel? its all in the instructions. dont be posting just to get to 20. it WILL get you banned.

 

i'm not posting "just to get 20"...i don't understand how I just joined the board and I'm already getting flamed just because its my first post? And yes, I followed the instructions in the how to thread in the sticky section. Everything mechanical seems to be working fine. Like I said, the car turns over but does not crank. Checked all the fuses already and verified the spark plugs are getting power. Any suggestions on what else could be keeping the car from cranking?...also I replaced my battery today...thanks for the help, I've done too much work for the conversion and come to far for this to happen!!! Please Help!!

 

Yes but did you put the timing ring (thin gold ring with little teeth) on the flywheel?

 

your not getting flamed, belive me im saving you from it.

either the the ring is NOT on the flywheel

OR

the p/n switch is not properly hooked up. its one of the two.

i made the same mistake.

 

apparently you made the spacer, if you can, can you get the dimension of that thing, so that I can maybe recreate it? If not I'll pay you to make it for me.

 

It's 1/2" thick. I bought it off another orger. Just use nuts or spacers, they'll work just as well. It's not that hard to make one of these plates either. Take a diagram to a CNC shop and have them make it.

 

jaymax69 - What was the hardest part of the conversion for you? Besides the problems you are having now. What did you have trouble with while swapping transmissions?

Thanks!

 

How are you "saving" him form being flamed? He didnt do anything to be flamed for, he asked a simple question, your just being an @ss.


jaymax69: Is your crank position sensor on the tranny plugged in? Is it bolted down securely? When my friend replaced his clutch he didnt bolt in his CPS all the way and his car wouldnt fire.

 

i used 2 stacks of washers when i did my conversion. cost less than $1

 

Fing sweet...I'm sure you'll be happy with it. I was hoping I would actually get to some CT Maxima meets this summer...but I didn't see any come up. Oh well, hopefully I'll still have my Maxima next year to get to at least ONE before I sell her. Good luck, keep us posted, I'm sure the project will be fun.

 

The inhibitor switch (P/N) would keep it from cranking period, but his does.

 

well I guess have to go to homedepot and get some washers.... sigh I wanted something close to real. I heard they're problems with using washers and such.

 

bolts and washers worked fine for me dont give it a second look just doit.

 

first of all , who the f#$%^ ARE YOU CALLING AN ***. he is a newbie asking a question in someone elses thread, and you as well as everyone else here knows thats almost an instant flame right there. ive done the swap 4 times to be exact!! i ve had the problems, ive got the experience. granted im not the best at everything but i know my s#!^. now im not going to sit here and waste my time ripping you a new as$$%%e cause your comming at me liike you are one. so you've saved me some time.

jaymax69 if you need some help man, shoot me a pm and ill try and walk you through it.

 

If anyone is looking for 5speed conversion parts pm me.

 

i havent had any problems with it. you wont even notice to tell the truth

 

ok thanks you guys for the inputs.

 

He is asking a question regarding his 5 speed conversion IN a thread devoted to collecting information about doing a 5 speed conversion...seems like the perfect place for his question. And, seeing as how the answeres to his question will benefit the thread starter, that meens he is indirectly contributing to the OP's search for information. But what ever, if you think that deserves a flaming, good for you.

 

i never said he deserves a flaming. i DONT like seeing newbies getting flamed, which is why i said what i said. giving him possible solutions before some ******* comes in here and drops the hammer on him. FOR BEING A NEWBIE. ive been around this place long enough to know what happens to the new members when they ask questions in someonelses thread after only 1 or 2 post on their counter.

but at any rate i hope the swap goes smoothly for all involved.