5th gen transmission advice
01-18-2015, 11:38 AM
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5th gen transmission advice
couldnt find alot on the topic.... wondering what i should go for (manual transmission) what should i go for?? anyone know what one i should be looking at ?? i wanted to buy a new one with a good gearset
01-18-2015, 09:30 PM
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I can't give much advice on building up a stock 5 speed other than suggesting a performance clutch (never owned a manual). If you got the cash and want to, you could always find a good transmission shop and ask for a rebuild to get it into good shape if there's a problem.
I was looking into doing a auto -> 6 speed swap on my 02 a while back, and was looking into the Sentra 6 speed internals with a Maxima bell housing. Might be worth looking into transmissions from other Nissans and their reviews after being swapped into 5th gen Maximas. Some people have done these sorts of swaps already, and often times the transmissions are not only cheaper with lower miles, but can operate a little more efficiently/more desirably. Might be worth a good read if that sparks your interest.
I was looking into doing a auto -> 6 speed swap on my 02 a while back, and was looking into the Sentra 6 speed internals with a Maxima bell housing. Might be worth looking into transmissions from other Nissans and their reviews after being swapped into 5th gen Maximas. Some people have done these sorts of swaps already, and often times the transmissions are not only cheaper with lower miles, but can operate a little more efficiently/more desirably. Might be worth a good read if that sparks your interest.
01-20-2015, 07:22 AM
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What's wrong with your trans?
How many miles on it?
Is it VLSD or open diff?
Describe the problem.
Options include;
1. Locate a used 5 speed trans. Any trans from a '99-'01 maxima will work. Junk yards & car-part.com will be a good place to start.
Put new OEM Nissan input & output shaft seals in the "new" used trans.
2. Have your trans rebuilt. This is most likely the more expensive option. If cash is a consideration, see option 1.
3. Consider installing a clutch kit while the trans is out. Pulling it again after the replacement goes in to put in a clutch is not ideal.
Will you be doing the work yourself, or having a shop perform the swap?
01-25-2015, 09:49 AM
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like 170,000 or so?? nothing wrong, i may goto a shop to get it done, im probally gunna put a new gearset in my 5speed trans, im not sure cause i havent actually looked , its a 2000 se
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