Manual Transmission Conversion Question
10-02-13, 12:35 AM
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Manual Transmission Conversion Question
So, I've decided I want to do a mannytranny swap into my '93 LS.
The only issue is, I'm stuck on what transmission I want to put in! I'm between the SR20, W58 and KA.
The SR seems the be the easiest to source because everyone wants a 240 and slides them into walls. I was wondering which would be the best choice as far as reliability?
The only issue is, I'm stuck on what transmission I want to put in! I'm between the SR20, W58 and KA.
The SR seems the be the easiest to source because everyone wants a 240 and slides them into walls. I was wondering which would be the best choice as far as reliability?
10-02-13, 06:54 PM
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If your going to keep it n/a, IMO I would go with a w58 out of a SC300 or mk4 supra. It will be the easiest to swap in and I believe the speedo will plug right in (don't quote me on that). But that's me. I'm not a Nissan guy, and wont put a Nissan trans in my LS.
If you do, the KA's can be picked up for cheap.
If you do, the KA's can be picked up for cheap.
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I would look into the e36 BMW tranny. It's a brilliant tranny and way better than all the swappable yota and Nissan tranny's. definitely not the easiest but IMO a great option and can be found cheap.
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http://www.mye28.com/viewtopic.php?p=1145081
http://www.lextreme.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-8759.html
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=169320
All the builds I have seen used a custom adapter plate but its not hard to do for someone who knows how.
One of the admins on be 1uz facebook group has a nice e36 with a 1uz.
http://www.lextreme.com/forums/archive/index.php/t-8759.html
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=169320
All the builds I have seen used a custom adapter plate but its not hard to do for someone who knows how.
One of the admins on be 1uz facebook group has a nice e36 with a 1uz.
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If your going to keep it n/a, IMO I would go with a w58 out of a SC300 or mk4 supra. It will be the easiest to swap in and I believe the speedo will plug right in (don't quote me on that). But that's me. I'm not a Nissan guy, and wont put a Nissan trans in my LS. If you do, the KA's can be picked up for cheap.
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