doing a 5SPD swap. been goin through the site trying to find the complete swap done by a member but no luck yet. can someone point me to the right links? 🙏

 

yo bro im currently doing mine now what are you looking for

 

trying to decide on 5spd or 6 spd manual transmission. want to know all the problem solving issues, pros and cons of 5 vs 6 spd swap. etc, etc. thanks!

 

Start here: https://maxima.org/forums/4th-genera...on-maxima.html
Most links are dead by now so you'll need to hope web.archive.org has a copy of it.% speed swap link below.
https://web.archive.org/web/20190731...auto-5spd-swap

In a nutshell:
There may be some I'm forgetting but here's the list off the top of my head.

• 5 Speed
  • PRO
    • Cheaper
    • Lighter Weight (~30 lbs)
    • Easier to install
    • Rod Shift Linkage = Direct Shifter Feeling (shifter feels connected to the car)
  • CON
    • Weaker Transmission
    • VLSD is probably iffy at best since the fluid is nearly 20 years old now.
• 6 Speed
  • PRO
    • Stronger Transmission
    • Plenty of OEM gearing options
    • Mechanical HLSD
  • CON
    • Heavier
    • More Expensive
    • Cable Shift Linkage = Remote shifter feeling (slightly detached shifter feeling, kind of like a video game shifter but not as extreme)
    • Custom Parts to use with a 3.0
      • Need 6mt timing ring made for 3.0 ECU
      • Need JWT/Fidanza lightweight flywheel to use above timing ring.
      • Need to cut & weld 6mt trans mount or use some adapter mount.

The 5 speed isn't a bad transmission by any means, but all the parts needed for the 6 speed can easily exceed the cost of the 5 speed.
All depends on what you want out of the car and how much you're willing to spend on it.

 

@schmellyfart thank you for the helpful info!🙏💯

4th gen Maxima SE!
a clean vq30de!