6 spd in a 4th gen swap procedure & faq
#42
Really? Interesting, this gives a much cheaper option for swapping. If the 6th gen ones work, the sentra one might work as well and they are pretty cheap from the dealer
#43
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IIRC the A33B transmission hole cover has to be rotated 180 degrees for the A34 shift mechanism to have its full range of motion.
The A34 shift cables may also be a touch longer than the A33B ones. I have never had them side by side but they are longer than they need to be for an A32 application.
#45
Can you to this conversion straight from auto? I would assume I would need to use some steps from the Auto to 5spd swap to prep? can anyone tell me which ones? I was planning on turboing but I'm not sure if I can justify paying $600 on z32 injectors when I could get a VQ35 for that and I've heard the auto's dont deal with that swap well.
#46
This will be on my full VQ35 swap also, if that makes any difference.
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#48
I apologize in advance if I'm asking dumb questions. I'm really just starting to understand this whole swap procedure.
#49
Is there something special I'm supposed to be looking for with regards to the frame transmission mount? I was talking to DaveB trying to order it from him but he said there's nothing to order unless I bought the frame rail which is like $300. He said from what he was seeing that the mount is also welded to the frame on the 5.5 gen.
So I must not be clear on something. I am supposed to be getting a 6spd frame transmission mount from an 02/03 maxima correct?
How were you guys able to come up with this part?
So I must not be clear on something. I am supposed to be getting a 6spd frame transmission mount from an 02/03 maxima correct?
How were you guys able to come up with this part?
#53
So then is 11253-AU400 the wrong part? If so, does anyone know what the part number is for the mount that bolts to the frame?
#58
my tranny is giving me problems so i want to swap to a 6spd, i just want to clear a couple of things up: the 5spd bellhousing will not work at all correct? and the specVs 6spd is most likely going to be my choice since im guaranteed a HLSD and they are cheaper, so will i use the 6spd maxima axles or the specvs axles?
#59
my tranny is giving me problems so i want to swap to a 6spd, i just want to clear a couple of things up: the 5spd bellhousing will not work at all correct? and the specVs 6spd is most likely going to be my choice since im guaranteed a HLSD and they are cheaper, so will i use the 6spd maxima axles or the specvs axles?
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Rwd cars have a bellhousing which is not part of the transmission.
Our fwd tranny uses a clutch housing which is an integral part of the transmission. It houses half of the shaft bearings as well as the mounts for all the shift linkages.
Buying a specV tranny will not be cheaper as you will still have to buy a maxima clutch housing. All your bearing preloads/clearances will have to be measured and appropriate shims obtained.
Our fwd tranny uses a clutch housing which is an integral part of the transmission. It houses half of the shaft bearings as well as the mounts for all the shift linkages.
Buying a specV tranny will not be cheaper as you will still have to buy a maxima clutch housing. All your bearing preloads/clearances will have to be measured and appropriate shims obtained.
#62
Rwd cars have a bellhousing which is not part of the transmission.
Our fwd tranny uses a clutch housing which is an integral part of the transmission. It houses half of the shaft bearings as well as the mounts for all the shift linkages.
Buying a specV tranny will not be cheaper as you will still have to buy a maxima clutch housing. All your bearing preloads/clearances will have to be measured and appropriate shims obtained.
Our fwd tranny uses a clutch housing which is an integral part of the transmission. It houses half of the shaft bearings as well as the mounts for all the shift linkages.
Buying a specV tranny will not be cheaper as you will still have to buy a maxima clutch housing. All your bearing preloads/clearances will have to be measured and appropriate shims obtained.
#66
thats a cool swap, but whats the point if your not a everyday highway cruiser, doing atleast 80MPH...the way i drive, the 5spd is best for me..and from reading around here, it seems the 5spd is stronger.
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#67
Is it possible do all this with 5th gen 01 maxima A/T ? and get 6 MT for my 01 max auto? if it's possible how much it will cost$ ? i know it's very hard to swap a/t to m/t
#69
I didn't see an answer to this question but, did anyone who used the HLSD diff or tranny use the non locking driver's side axle? If it's anything like the LSD and non LSD 5spd, then I know the answer is no. The splines of the axle have to correspond with the differential, but in the case with some LSDs on different cars, the LSD diff takes the non LSD axle. In any event, i've got asked this question and wasn't 100% sure of that answer. I'd assume when you switch to an HLSD dif from a non locking dif, you have to change the driver's side axle as well. Am I mistaken?
#70
I didn't see an answer to this question but, did anyone who used the HLSD diff or tranny use the non locking driver's side axle? If it's anything like the LSD and non LSD 5spd, then I know the answer is no. The splines of the axle have to correspond with the differential, but in the case with some LSDs on different cars, the LSD diff takes the non LSD axle. In any event, i've got asked this question and wasn't 100% sure of that answer. I'd assume when you switch to an HLSD dif from a non locking dif, you have to change the driver's side axle as well. Am I mistaken?
#73
Ok
for everyone succeed on this
how much power did you get form this swap on dyno ??
will 6spd from an Altima 2005 good for me ?
for everyone succeed on this
how much power did you get form this swap on dyno ??
will 6spd from an Altima 2005 good for me ?
#74
Will the '05 Altima 6MT work for you? Who knows, you have neglected to either fill out your profile or tell us what kind of car you drive.
#75
I didn't see an answer to this question but, did anyone who used the HLSD diff or tranny use the non locking driver's side axle? If it's anything like the LSD and non LSD 5spd, then I know the answer is no. The splines of the axle have to correspond with the differential, but in the case with some LSDs on different cars, the LSD diff takes the non LSD axle. In any event, i've got asked this question and wasn't 100% sure of that answer. I'd assume when you switch to an HLSD dif from a non locking dif, you have to change the driver's side axle as well. Am I mistaken?
#76
HLSD or no, there's no difference in axles for the RS6F51. Are you absolutely certain the axles are from/for a 6MT? The auto axles are very similar, but a different length.
Which axle? Or both? What exactly is a 'bit off'?
#77
What do you mean, you got a trans from both? Or axles from the A34?
HLSD or no, there's no difference in axles for the RS6F51. Are you absolutely certain the axles are from/for a 6MT? The auto axles are very similar, but a different length.
Which axle? Or both? What exactly is a 'bit off'?
HLSD or no, there's no difference in axles for the RS6F51. Are you absolutely certain the axles are from/for a 6MT? The auto axles are very similar, but a different length.
Which axle? Or both? What exactly is a 'bit off'?
I got tired of blowing these 5ATs so I got Nismologys 6spd.
the shop called me today and said there was a slight issue with the passenger axle. I have the 6spd A34 Axles but im using a L31 Tranny.
I purchase just about everything for my year but they are saying they have some issues.
At this point they should be able to figure it out since its a tranny shop
www.atfspeed.com
that does this all day.
I was just browsing this thread and notice that I will have to drill the hole bigger for the CPS so thats good to know even tho this is about a32 6spd swap.
I just hope I dont have to dump more money into parts
#78
HLSD inner CV joints do not require a special shaft like the VLSD 5 speed does.
The problem may actually be your passenger side driveshaft mounting point where it bolts to the block
#79
I will look into that but its rare to find those parts in a junk yard , esp 6spd A34
#80
Question answered
ttp://www.courtesyparts.com/kb_search_result.php?keywords=[39781]+\(A34&cPath=2668_2669_2732_2753
Copy above link, then add a H to the front
Probably cheaper than a junk yard too lol
ttp://www.courtesyparts.com/kb_search_result.php?keywords=[39781]+\(A34&cPath=2668_2669_2732_2753
Copy above link, then add a H to the front
Probably cheaper than a junk yard too lol