6 spd in a 4th gen
#1
6 spd in a 4th gen
my tranny is junk so i need to get a new one... dont really wanna rebuild... so my question is can i upgrade to a 6 spd w/ minimal modification. i heard somewhere that the only real mod is movin one of the mounts... if this is possible which 6spds will work... can a 6th gen 6spd fit or only 5 gen? thanks!
#2
A33B or A34 tranny will work. However, you'll need to get the A33B shifter and cable assemblies (A34 shifter won't bolt on), remove the stock 5-speed mount bracket and drill holes for the 6-speed mount, retrofit the 3.0 timing ring onto a 6-speed flywheel, and retrofit the 5-speed speedometer pinion onto the 6-speed, basically. You'll also obviously need to buy a 6-speed clutch. The swap will likely cost $1500 or more, easily, unless you can manage to find the shifter and cable assemblies at a junkyard.
#4
Originally Posted by maximaSE327
you think its more trouble than its worth just to have an extra gear??? how bout if i just upgraded to a 5 gen 5spd??
#6
Reciting from what i have read, a 6th gear will add more parasitic transmission loss to your power. A justifiable reason to use a 6th speed would be if you are an absolute economy freak. An even if that is the case then you can just go get the 5th gear out of a 3rd gen maxima or altima which is taller. Done deal.
#9
Originally Posted by scrhale
A justifiable reason to use a 6th speed would be if you are an absolute economy freak.
Originally Posted by maximaSE327
ok so how bout 5 gen 5 spd?? that will fit right?? and i heard the quality is better than 4 gen
#14
Originally Posted by maximaSE327
any suggestions on a good 5th gen clutch or is stock the way to go?
#22
i wanted to know if 6 gen 5spd manuals exist
The VQ35 Altima has a 5MT that is the same design as the Maxima 6MT, but why would you want a 5MT that is a PITA to install when you already have one in your car?
#24
Originally Posted by SPiG
No. There is no 5MT in any 5.5gen or 6gen Maxima.
The VQ35 Altima has a 5MT that is the same design as the Maxima 6MT, but why would you want a 5MT that is a PITA to install when you already have one in your car?
The VQ35 Altima has a 5MT that is the same design as the Maxima 6MT, but why would you want a 5MT that is a PITA to install when you already have one in your car?
i dont want a 5MT thats a PITA to install... hense the question i have asked about 3 times... DO THESE TRANNYS FIT, meaning are they interchangable... just want to know the best tranny i can by that is interchangable w/ the 4 gen 5MT
i would rather by a newer used tranny w/ low milage from a 5 gen than have to by a new tranny for a 97... used 97s all have way more miles on them than mine does now so that would be dumb
#25
Originally Posted by maximaSE327
i dont want a 5MT thats a PITA to install... hense the question i have asked about 3 times... DO THESE TRANNYS FIT, meaning are they interchangable... just want to know the best tranny i can by that is interchangable w/ the 4 gen 5MT
#28
Bottomline:
1) Replace your 4th gen 5 speed tranny with another one to dodge the customizing troubles and save the cost.
2) Replace it with a 6 speed tranny, and have fun dealing with all the customizing and high cost of shifter and cable parts.
FYI, I have just bought a 6-speed for 750 shipped, that inlcudes tranny, flywheel, and clutch. I'm still planning to pay an extra 500 bucks to buy the shifter and cable assemblies. After that, still have to pay for the tranny job. So, it may be more practical to just buy a 4th gen tranny and directly swap it in.
1) Replace your 4th gen 5 speed tranny with another one to dodge the customizing troubles and save the cost.
2) Replace it with a 6 speed tranny, and have fun dealing with all the customizing and high cost of shifter and cable parts.
FYI, I have just bought a 6-speed for 750 shipped, that inlcudes tranny, flywheel, and clutch. I'm still planning to pay an extra 500 bucks to buy the shifter and cable assemblies. After that, still have to pay for the tranny job. So, it may be more practical to just buy a 4th gen tranny and directly swap it in.
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