I have a 99SE-L automatic. I want to make it a 5-speed, I have a manual transmission from a 95SE, Will this work??? And if it does, I would also want to put in a new clutch, therefore should I get a clutch for a 95 or 99, or does it not matter? Are all 99 SE Maximas SE-L?

THANX

 

The only part of your questions I can answer iswhether all 99 SE are SE-L. NO. Only the later models. NIssan usually names its models limited editions when they change body styles as they did with the late 99 maxima.

 

What do you mean thay changed body styles???All they did was stick a badge on the side of the car and the rugs are different and they made a new color I would not consider that a new body style.Anyways all 99 SE's are badged SE-Limeted,there was still 99 GXE's and GLE's.The clutches on all 95-99's are exactly the same.You will need a lot more parts to change your car to a 5-Speed,I am not sure what exactly else but when you do get a new clutch you may want to consider a performance clutch and Flywheel the 2 from Stillen will run you about $800.

 

can be done but is very time consuming to do and you will need alot more than the transmission. There is a guy I think his name is MEHRAN Screen name XI MAX SC, he is selling his car in the MAXIMA'S FOR SALE section he has done the swap, you might want to e-mail him to see what parts are needed and how much it may cost. I believe the last time I asked him , he told me that his father's shop would do the labor only for like $2000. Good luck !!!!!!

[Edited by JULIAN on 11-18-2000 at 01:11 AM]

 

I thought about doing the same thing, but it seem like it's a bit too much hassle to convert an auto to a 5spd. I think getting the VB upgrade from Don would be a better choice. And if that's not enough, you could always call Level 10 up, and get a torque converter upgrade.

 

I can't comment on your tranny swap, but can you tell me where you got your tranny, and how much you paid for it? Thanks...... Bullseye.

 

Thanks for the info guys. I actually have all the parts necessary cause my dad buys maximas at salvege auctions and has that 95 5-speed for parts, so I should have all I need. I know it will take some time, but my dad will basicaly do the job for me, and I definetly think its worth it.

Thanks