5th gen to 5.5 gen auto tranny shifter swap. namely, going from the straight up and down shifting of the 2k to the gated shifter of the 5.5 gen auto tranny. i recall that there was a lot of talk about this when nissan made the switch, but i don't remember anyone actually trying it.

any insight???

 

I don't think it can be done .... but I might be wrong

 

I suspect the ONLY way this can be done is if you use the VQ35 with the 6spd, but you'll also need the ECUs too.

 

The linkage is different.

 

Can be done easy because... i've done it! "Linkage"/ cable is the same; shift pattern is the same; PRN position switch (on tranny) is the same for 2000- 2003 max.

 

blackbird did it for someone. some problems though

 

hey im tryin to do that rite now...accoriding to my research they are the same transmissions r040a or something..except 5.5gens have gate shifters and graphite clutch....it can be done..n e vq engine can bolt on to any vq transmission manual or auto...its just a matter of ecu working together..thats the question and problem

 

any pics/details of the procedure???

how much for the new shifter assembly?

 

I did a auto to 6spd on a 00, but hes talking bout doing a gated shifter on a AUTO. The linkage is same, so is the tranny, only thing diff is the actual shifter assembly and shifter lockout solenoid.

 

I know this thread is suuuuper old, but I also want to put a 5.5 gen gated shifter in my 5th gen. Anyone tried it?

 

Why?

Not that it's a bad idea or anything, it would be pretty cool. Just wondering if there is any real reason to do it, other than looks.

 

^ cause anything OEM is obsolete trash

...unless its OEM from a different model year

DONT YOU KNOW?

 

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