S14 auto - 5sp conversion?

[dmora]

How hard is this? How expensive is it approx ? Im having a hard time finding a nice S14 with low/average milage that hasnt been modded and has a 5sp. Im really getting annoyed with the abundance of autotragic trannies out there, and figured i might as well just give up on that since i planned on going with an aftermarket engine an transmission in the future anyways. I just dont like the idea of installing the hydraulics and cutting the firewall for the pedal and what not.

[cnichols]

Screw 5spd. Turbo your auto. Ask 95silviase how much of a pain in the arse it is to get all the parts and everything. He is about to go insane.

(yes, this is 95silviase, not cnichols)

[dmora]

Screw 5spd. Turbo your auto. Ask 95silviase how much of a pain in the arse it is to get all the parts and everything. He is about to go insane.

(yes, this is 95silviase, not cnichols)

I cannot stand driving an Auto. Shift points are all wrong. Car drives itself. It takes away from the driving experience. I dont know how anyone can manufacture a sports car with an auto.:rolleyes

[574-240sx]

The 5 speed conversion was very easy. You just need to gather the parts. The best way is going to the junkyard and pulling all the parts yourself. Nick

[silviaNE]

someone should mention what he will need. I have never done the swap so i wouldnt know all the parts. If you use the search button, i remember a thread on this not to long ago.

[1dollar240]

ok, i'll give it a shot, correct me if i miss anything.

Transmission5 spd drive shaft shifterclutch pedal assemblyclutch master cylinder with resovoirclutch linesclutch slave cylinderclutch assemblymanual flywheel (with manual bolts, yes they are different)manual backing platemanual transmission harness??brake pedal (either cut yours or buy a 5 spd one.)5 spd shifter/radio bezel, shift boot and knob. hydraulic clutch fluid

[dmora]

ok, i'll give it a shot, correct me if i miss anything.

Transmission5 spd drive shaft shifterclutch pedal assemblyclutch master cylinder with resovoirclutch linesclutch slave cylinderclutch assemblymanual flywheel (with manual bolts, yes they are different)manual backing platemanual transmission harness??brake pedal (either cut yours or buy a 5 spd one.)5 spd shifter/radio bezel, shift boot and knob. hydraulic clutch fluid

Thanks for the info. Now i need to see if its even worth it to do it, or just save for the 6sp conversion i have planned.

[gh0st]

/hijack

would this be the same in an s13?

/end hijack

[auto180sx]

screw the 5-speed, go with a auto. i have a 92 180sx with a brnad new ka, and it shifts very well, when i get on it, it gose to the red line. ive beat a lot of 5-speeds also, so just go with a auto and get a shift kit

[auto180sx]

i will have video up pretty soon of some races, i will get you the site when i do

[574-240sx]

you will also need clutch and pressure plate. you won't need to change the brake petal, just cut the petal down and save yourself a headache. You don't a manual transmission harness unless you want backup lights. Just connect the speed sensor and bypass the neutral saftey switch. I also had a very good auto transmission but i hate driving auto. Nick

[dmora]

Sounds like its too much of a pain in the ***. I think i will stick with the search for the 5sp.

[Holisticbeatz]

A 5-speed conversion for a 240SX isn't for the mechanically inept. I would estimate that all the parts needed for the swap would run about 800-1000 depending on where you shop at. If you do choose to follow through with your idea, you should check out this link.

[574-240sx]

The five speed conversion only cost me 250 out of pocket expences and supplies like brake fluid. Nick