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Jan 10, 2013 | 07:37 AM

zootmancars

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Fourth Generation Subframes

Does anyone know what the difference is in between manual and automatic subframes? I notice Nissan has a different part number, yet the Hollander Interchange Manual (Salvage Yard) lists them as the same. Thanks For Any Help,
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Jan 10, 2013 | 07:41 AM

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The only thing I can think of is the transmission mount. But guys swap autos and 5 speeds all the time. They should be the same.

Jan 10, 2013 | 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by njmaxseltd

The only thing I can think of is the transmission mount. But guys swap autos and 5 speeds all the time. They should be the same.

They are.

The only difference I can think of are the auto has a hole in the firewall in a different place than the manual, but it's an easy drill out if you need access.

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Jan 10, 2013 | 10:53 AM

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The subframes are the same, BUT, they are "different" on the SE model. Nissan added two metal pieces (One on each side) that ties the subframe with the chassis in order to stiffen the suspension to some extent. If you remove these 2 parts (Three 17 mm IIRC), the subframe is exactly the same.