About to do a auto to 5 speed swap
02-08-06, 01:03 AM
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Need help : about to do a auto to 5 speed swap
Hi. I'm planning on doing an auto to 5 speed (w58) swap in my 97 sc300 pretty soon.
So far I have gathered most of the parts I need for the swap.
The only aftermarket stuffs I need would be a clutch disc, pressure plate and flywheel.
Some people were saying I should just use the oem flywheel out of the 5 speed sc.
I've already done quite some search through the CL threads so far but I'm a bit confused on which brand to choose. RPS, ACT, HPF, CM are some of the brands I considered as far as being reliable.
I also do have plans on adding a turbo kit later on, but not right now. SC would be my daily driving car. A lot of city driving since I live in L.A.
Any help?
So far I have gathered most of the parts I need for the swap.
The only aftermarket stuffs I need would be a clutch disc, pressure plate and flywheel.
Some people were saying I should just use the oem flywheel out of the 5 speed sc.
I've already done quite some search through the CL threads so far but I'm a bit confused on which brand to choose. RPS, ACT, HPF, CM are some of the brands I considered as far as being reliable.
I also do have plans on adding a turbo kit later on, but not right now. SC would be my daily driving car. A lot of city driving since I live in L.A.
Any help?
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02-08-06, 02:25 PM
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About how long do you think it will take for you until you get that turbo kit in? If its more than 6 months I would suggest sticking with an OEM clutch kit for now. When I swapped out my transmission to a W58 5speed I just stuck with the OEM stuff because I dont think I wont be boosting until maybe after summer. About the flywheel, I'd just stick with the stock 5speed one unless you are planning on putting out moderate to high amounts of horsepower. Then I would get like a Fidanza or something.
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How about a short throw shifter?
ten four. thanks for your input guys. 
i will just use then the stock sc 5 speed flywheel, clutch disk and so on.
btw, how about a short throw shifter like B&M or C's? any preference?
i will just use then the stock sc 5 speed flywheel, clutch disk and so on.
btw, how about a short throw shifter like B&M or C's? any preference?
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