Good news for you guys looking to convert to 5spd
09-02-2003, 11:19 AM
#1
Good news for you guys looking to convert to 5spd
I just recently opened an account with a very large foriegn parts salvage yard. If your looking to do a conversion on just about any car he will buy a totaled car (rear hits only) at auction, part out the conversion parts and ship them to me. Being that they get whole cars everthing needed is there. So far he's gotten me 4 max's, 2 altimas, 2 honda,s, and a 3000gt all of which I've done conversions on in the last 2 months. Call me for more details.
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09-02-2003, 11:52 AM
#2
Originally Posted by maximus75
I just recently opened an account with a very large foriegn parts salvage yard. If your looking to do a conversion on just about any car he will buy a totaled car (rear hits only) at auction, part out the conversion parts and ship them to me. Being that they get whole cars everthing needed is there. So far he's gotten me 4 max's, 2 altimas, 2 honda,s, and a 3000gt all of which I've done conversions on in the last 2 months. Call me for more details.
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09-02-2003, 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by maximus75
I just recently opened an account with a very large foriegn parts salvage yard. If your looking to do a conversion on just about any car he will buy a totaled car (rear hits only) at auction, part out the conversion parts and ship them to me. Being that they get whole cars everthing needed is there. So far he's gotten me 4 max's, 2 altimas, 2 honda,s, and a 3000gt all of which I've done conversions on in the last 2 months. Call me for more details.
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What im trying to ask is like for a total price of 2,000 would that include trannt/parts and install out the door?
if so this would be a load off of many peoples mind.
09-02-2003, 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by nupe500
FifGen,
I don't believe that will include install...but I could be wrong, all in all expect a total of about $3k-$3500 for the parts and install.
I don't believe that will include install...but I could be wrong, all in all expect a total of about $3k-$3500 for the parts and install.
I converted mine for $1000, but then again, the guy doesn't buy junked maximas anymore.
09-02-2003, 05:56 PM
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Can we get our own trannies and you provide the rest of the parts?
simple fact I am going to be swapping out differentials thats why I need my own tranny.
Ill be doing a 5 spd conversion maybe not now but later on
make that 2 conversions forgot someone else that asked about it
simple fact I am going to be swapping out differentials thats why I need my own tranny.
Ill be doing a 5 spd conversion maybe not now but later on
make that 2 conversions forgot someone else that asked about it
09-02-2003, 06:24 PM
#9
Originally Posted by maximus75
I just recently opened an account with a very large foriegn parts salvage yard. If your looking to do a conversion on just about any car he will buy a totaled car (rear hits only) at auction, part out the conversion parts and ship them to me. Being that they get whole cars everthing needed is there. So far he's gotten me 4 max's, 2 altimas, 2 honda,s, and a 3000gt all of which I've done conversions on in the last 2 months. Call me for more details.
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But no more max
09-02-2003, 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by nupe500
Craig...is that $1000 for everything? did you do it yourself?, couldn't possibly have been $1000 for everything (parts and installation)
09-03-2003, 05:37 AM
#12
Originally Posted by Craig Mack
Me and Chaz (cbr2) did it up in Jacksonville, FLA for 3 days. (so yes, I did it myself, he was the brains of the operation tho). It was a grand for everything, but I gave him my old auto tranny. It was a once in a lifetime experience.
my experience with my engine and tranny conversion is something that has opened my eyes and made me understand exactly why mechanics get paid what they get...it was tough and still not done...but almost
09-03-2003, 06:01 AM
#13
Originally Posted by nupe500
my experience with my engine and tranny conversion is something that has opened my eyes and made me understand exactly why mechanics get paid what they get...it was tough and still not done...but almost
09-03-2003, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by maximus75
I just recently opened an account with a very large foriegn parts salvage yard. If your looking to do a conversion on just about any car he will buy a totaled car (rear hits only) at auction, part out the conversion parts and ship them to me. Being that they get whole cars everthing needed is there. So far he's gotten me 4 max's, 2 altimas, 2 honda,s, and a 3000gt all of which I've done conversions on in the last 2 months. Call me for more details.
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Hey Jeff! How bout 6-speed conversions?
09-03-2003, 06:34 PM
#20
Originally Posted by slammed95
Damn, that's a great price! I have spent over $600 already, and only have a clutch, pedals with all hyrdraulic lines, and master and slave cylinder. Still need tranny, axles, flywheel, motor mounts, and ECU.
Parts guys at the dealer thought I was crazy when I ordered a bunch of small stuff you would never have to replace on a 5 speed.
Parts guys at the dealer thought I was crazy when I ordered a bunch of small stuff you would never have to replace on a 5 speed.
That price does not cover my goodies that I personally wanted tho..
ACT ,UR flywheel, sts
but yeah I got a great deal for a 50k mile setup, and yeah I know what you mean about the nissan parts guy thinking your crazy. Happens all the time.
09-03-2003, 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by maximus75
I just recently opened an account with a very large foriegn parts salvage yard. If your looking to do a conversion on just about any car he will buy a totaled car (rear hits only) at auction, part out the conversion parts and ship them to me. Being that they get whole cars everthing needed is there. So far he's gotten me 4 max's, 2 altimas, 2 honda,s, and a 3000gt all of which I've done conversions on in the last 2 months. Call me for more details.
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09-04-2003, 11:50 AM
#23
Originally Posted by MadMax95
6-speed...
09-04-2003, 12:02 PM
#25
Originally Posted by 96shogunmax
Why would you have to relocate your battery?
09-04-2003, 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Stephen Max
6-speed .... The 6spd is just marketing hype. With the 6spd, the guys have to shift into 4th gear, whereas us 5spd guys can stay in third. Thats why the Altima is usually a tick faster throughout the quarter than the Max. The only thing I wish I had on the 6spd is the second overdrive to keep highway RPMs low and get better gas mileage.
09-06-2003, 08:02 PM
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He can locate just about any car. 4th gen max's and Alty's are usually between $1500-$1800. 5th gen Max's are $2k-$2,300 but should be going down as they become more available. Labor for most cars is $900-$1300. the only thing I recomend is that the customer get a new clutch kit and may have to get a new shift **** and shift boot as they may be worn.
As far as the six speed goes. Right now it's very difficult to locate them especially with HLSD. I installed one in my 4th gen but it was very expensive and time consuming. I hade to relocate my batt in the trunk because the ABS actuator had to be relocated where the batt was. I installed it only because the gear ratios complimented the S/C much better (taller 1st gear/shorter 2nd) no more dropping out of the boost range on the 1-2 shift, and the HLSD(and also just to be different).
As far as the six speed goes. Right now it's very difficult to locate them especially with HLSD. I installed one in my 4th gen but it was very expensive and time consuming. I hade to relocate my batt in the trunk because the ABS actuator had to be relocated where the batt was. I installed it only because the gear ratios complimented the S/C much better (taller 1st gear/shorter 2nd) no more dropping out of the boost range on the 1-2 shift, and the HLSD(and also just to be different).
09-07-2003, 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by maximus75
As far as the six speed goes. Right now it's very difficult to locate them especially with HLSD. I installed one in my 4th gen but it was very expensive and time consuming. I hade to relocate my batt in the trunk because the ABS actuator had to be relocated where the batt was. I installed it only because the gear ratios complimented the S/C much better (taller 1st gear/shorter 2nd) no more dropping out of the boost range on the 1-2 shift, and the HLSD(and also just to be different).
09-08-2003, 11:00 AM
#36
Originally Posted by ivelweyz
It starts at $800 for you maybe. There are places, most of them that you can get it foe less. **** even ebay had engines and trannys for less than that...
you want a so so tranny with mediocre work.. then yeah.. $1500 for everything sounds right
09-15-2003, 11:45 AM
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You have to understand it's not just the tranny. It's the ECM. flywheel, ****er linkages, shifter assy, master cyl, slave cyl, the pedals alone are woth $200. Try calling a salvage yard for manual trans pedals. They just don't save that stuff. You have to get it from nissan and the clutch pedal is not sold as an assy. I'ts made up of about 10 peice all of which will be on backorder due to no demand for them. Trust me, I've been through this. Getting th whole car save so much time and money. The clutch hydro line is also about ten peices. You'll never find this stuff at a salvage yard unless they have the whole car.