I'm like you, I've had an SES 2 months after I bought the thing, which was 6 years ago.

It's not the fact that we want you to use an MT ecu, but more-so how.

I know you said some other dude did, but I'd like to see how he made it work without going into limp mode and by-passing the TCM inputs from the ECU.

 

i say get the MT ECU and have it reflashed to work with ur key, just save urself some trouble.

 

What trouble???......

 

he posted it earlier

 

Well poopsicles. I even posted a boatload in that thread. I tell you, old age is setting in. damn, interesting.

That would verify my theory that the TCM and ECU are completely separate ... IIRC, Jime has also confirmed this.

 

Congrats on finally deciding to do the swap hustle. It took me 3 autos in my 4th gen and 1 in my i30 to finally say EF it.

 

gettn ready 2 leave....... im in nevada trick...

 

lol so for most lemme see if this parts list is good enough

6spd ECU- Not needed
MT Tansmission
MT axle (driver side if LSD)
Transmission Mount
Clutch
Clutch line
Clutch pedal
Break pedal
Master cyl (from what i heard its not needed)
Slave cyl
Shifter bracket
Shift linkage
Shift ****
Shift boot
Shifter assymbly
MT starter
Flywheel
and off the top of my head this is all i can remember

EDIT: flywheel bolts

 

how is the clutch master cylinder not needed? its not a cable setup.......

 

yea, you can scre the auto gear selector into the neutral position and it will start find i heard

 

wow...ok...

 

Are you talking about the neutral/safety switch? The master cylinder is what converts the mechanical pressure of your foot to the hydraulic pressure needed to engage the piston of the s/c which then moves the fork, which disengages the pressure plate.

BTW... don't overlook the flywheel bolts. They're recessed. I bought new from DaveB when I removed mine. You can't get away with hex head screws because of clearance, unless you want to do some machining and balancing.

 

i didnt really include the flywheel bolts as its a very inexpensive "part" from the dealership and i wouldnt say its really included in the part list but i can respect that

 

They usually aren't available local so it's not something you want to overlook. As far as 'nexpensive'? Those things are as soft as gold and they cost as much, too. The cluch line is half the price of 8 flywheel bolts.

 

o.k bro man, i updated the list

 

Sweet. I'm famous.

 

 

Add ES bushings for the shifter linkage. For 20 bucks, a nice improvement over stock.
Red or black, your choice.

 

not needed for a 6spd swap

 

you doing this yourself or is a shop doing it..have you guessed what the price is gonna be..are the 2500+ prices accurate?

 

Non-OEM shift linkage?

 

i wont be tightening a screw lol... well everybody should expect around the $2500 range i never really thought about how much total but mines should be around the $1700-$2100 range depending on certain parts

 

if i go the lightweight flywheel route then that obviously bump the price up a lot

 

thats not really too bad then, whats the eta till its done? or is there no rush at this point?

 

if all goes to plan... the car will go into the shop the first or 2nd week of december but i dont mind having to wait longer... im use to it

 

question to the massive.... why do i need a MT starter???? i looked em up and it didnt differenciate between AT or MT

EDIT: NVMD i saw it

 

Get the black ones. They contain graphite which can help them self-lubricate.

 

Oh o.k... ill order that tomorrow

 

Keep us posted man. i'll be doing this as soon as i get on a job. My tranny is on it's way out and i'm not trading this one in or buying another auto trans. I went through that with my 2000. Dam i miss her.LOL

 

i miss my 2K also... yea im still ordering parts... taking my time though

 

Are you Planning on using the spec V trans or a max?

 

most likely a maxima's

 

Did you do a 6spd swap on your i30? Love your car dude!!

 

5spd as thats what the VQ30's came with... you and the whole forum loves his ride

 

LOL. Dat **** go hard.

 

I've got a tranny if you need one.

 

There's someone On Nycmaximas whose sellin a six speed swap for like 1300

 

I have most the parts on that list and I did see the guy sellin that, he wants local pick up though, I sent him a pm about a week ago one 1 or 2 parts
Details n how much

 

Parts left to get
Trans
Flywheel
Brake pedal
Starter
Shifer bracket
Clutch

 

Parts left to get
Trans
Flywheel
Brake pedal
Starter
Shifer bracket
Clutch