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Old 11-30-2009 | 06:36 PM
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Auto vs. manual transmission size

I heard that the manual trans is smaller than the auto.
Does anyone know the difference in size between the two?

I was originally planning on doing a vq35 4th gen, but now I am thinking of doing a B13 sentra with a VQ35. I want to use an auto, but don't know if it will physically fit in the engine bay.

There was a guy that did a VQ35 with a B15 spec v 6 speed in one. How does the 4th gen auto compare in size to the 6 speed?

Thanks for your help guys!
Old 11-30-2009 | 11:53 PM
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Cant tell you exact measurements and weight but you get the idea


pic taken from http://www.dynomagic.com/5spd_conversion.htm
Old 12-01-2009 | 07:00 AM
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soooo lemme get this straight...u thinkin bout droppin the 3.5L in a Sentra???? Would the engine even fit??? If so, thats a beautiful thing man lol
Old 12-01-2009 | 08:31 AM
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Yes they fit. Several have been done before. And they're quick too.
Old 12-01-2009 | 10:09 AM
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There's a guy who specializes in dropping VQ35s in Spec Vs... iirc, his name is Travis. you can look it up on youtube, those things have crazy power... mmmm torque steer...
Old 12-01-2009 | 01:22 PM
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This is actually going to be me and my brothers winter project next year once we are finished with our maxes.

I dont see why it wouldnt fit. Im sure if a 6 speed can fit in a B14 than our autos can fit in a B13. Especially if the B13 and B14 use the same tranny. Might want to check that out.
Old 12-01-2009 | 02:35 PM
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Yes they fit. Several have been done before. And they're quick too.
you remember that red one.?
Old 12-01-2009 | 02:47 PM
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you remember that red one.?
the one with the wheels and doors right!?
Old 12-01-2009 | 04:43 PM
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soooo lemme get this straight...u thinkin bout droppin the 3.5L in a Sentra???? Would the engine even fit??? If so, thats a beautiful thing man lol
Yes, I am gonna do it. Just a matter of time.
Originally Posted by JNCoRacer
Yes they fit. Several have been done before. And they're quick too.
Nobody has completed a B13 to my knowledge. One guy is almost done with his though.
Originally Posted by ajcool2
I dont see why it wouldnt fit. Im sure if a 6 speed can fit in a B14 than our autos can fit in a B13. Especially if the B13 and B14 use the same tranny. Might want to check that out.
How does the auto compare in size to the 6 speed? Because I know that the 6 speed fits in the B13.
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The reason why I want to go with an auto is because of a couple reasons:
1. Fairly strong compared to the 5 spd.
2. Don't have to deal with routing shifter cables and mounting the shifter box.
3. Easier to launch and more consistent.
4. Easier on drive train parts (axles).
Old 12-01-2009 | 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by krazy6
The reason why I want to go with an auto is because of a couple reasons:
1. Fairly strong compared to the 5 spd.
2. Don't have to deal with routing shifter cables and mounting the shifter box.
3. Easier to launch and more consistent.
4. Easier on drive train parts (axles).
#1---up for debate by some.
#2---WTH are you talking about?
#3---again, up for debate by some.
#4---see response #3
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