is it possible to convert from manual gear (stick) to automatic? and if so how much will it cost. cuz i have seen that alot of maximas on here are stick

 

Why? Thats like a downgrade.

 

YES!
Depends on the year and mileage of the next automatic transmission equipped car your about to purchase.

 

It is, but you'd need a new engine control wiring harness, new ECU, new TCM, plus flexplate, TC, trans, trans mount, shifter assy, new rad with built in trans cooler (or an aftermarket cooler running alone), etc.

It's way too much to bother, honestly. Far more of a hassle than doing a 5MT swap.

What does that mean? Are you swapping because you feel the manual Maximas are too...'common'?

 

It's easy - just throw the transmission in there, along with the right axles, the sensors, the shifter, etc., etc.,...

But really - why? Go locally and buy one with an automatic already in it - they're a dime a dozen. The ones with manual transmissions are highly prized on this board, because most of the members here are driving enthusiasts. 99% of the transmission swaps discussed on this board are the other way around (either auto to stick or 5-speed to 6-speed), because it's more fun to drive a stick in most members' opinions.

 

I'm sure you could find someone with a AT maxima of similar year and mileage willing to trade with you. Less than 5% of Maximas are MT, IIRC, so it's a lot easier to just find one that isn't.

 

thx for the info. I was just curious and i am still shopping around, hopefull will find one soon.

 

From what I've read in the 5th gen subforum, ~5% of A33Bs were 6MT. Far more than 5% of A33s/A32s/J30s and below were 5MT.

 

No such thing as a factory J30 5MT(at least not in the U.S.) I've had serious thoughts about doing a Z32TT/5MT swap into a J30, though. I just can't get past the Taurus trunk lid.

 

Yes, there were many factory J30 5MTs. Good luck with a VG30DETT in a J30 though



Wait, are you referring to the Infiniti J30? A33 == chassis code for 00-01 Maxima. A32 == chassis code for 95-99 Maxima. J30, logically, would be a chassis code as well, would it not? Not even mentioning that the Infiniti J30 is not a Maxima, which is the topic at hand.

 

I disagree

 

I'm thinking 89-94 Maxima is an A31. Please correct me if I'm wrong. Yes, I was referring to the Infiniti J30 - Taurus trunk lid, rear wheel drive, VG30DE/automatic. I still really like the concept of the TT/5MT swap into one, but they're just so ugly!! My 8-year-old car-nut kid doesn't even like the way they look!

 

It's a J30.



There was an A31 Cefiro, though.

 

Duly noted. Thanks for the info.

 

The Infiniti J30 has the chassis code Y32.
I got confused too - I was reading how A31 cefiros came with all sorts of trick stuff that the 3rd gen didnt (RWD, or ATTESA, and a RB motor), and I'm like "Hey i wonder how hard it would be to put it in a 3rd gen"

turns out that they're totally different cars, and A31 was never sold in the US.

 

However, if you went a head and did it....sheeaaat you'd become a celebrity overnight!! I mean when have you ever heard of anyone going from manual to auto?

 

i would trade ya

 

uhh... why?

 

Cause he wants to be cool like the rest of us.

 

put a th350 or th400 lol

 

I know some one in Los Angeles that did this on his 4th gen. He use to be on the board, back in 00-01

 

Well I guess it all depends on the type of driving he'll be doing. I moved to a college town and I'll tell you, game day weekends are not fun in a standard. Holding that clutch down, wearing it out gives me a bad feeling.

 

well if u do plan to do the swap you can have my auto trans n parts u need......... how about just trading cars??? pm me

 

One the fastest maximas on this board is still NA and is an auto.....

 

I think Jime holds the fastest auto record for both N/A and Nitrous. Of course, his N/A runs are slower than the fastest N/A Max, which is a 5 speed 3.0...

 

and one the highest producing HP engines NA on this forum happens to be a 3.0 too...IIRC

 

SR20DEN made 265whp in his A33B, Jime I believe is somewhere around 270whp with his VQ35...Dandy is making 270whp with his DE-K, though.

 

 

This is the first time I've seen it asked this way. Most people want to how if an autotragic can be converted to a 6 speed.