auto to manual in a 510

[max121]

i am doing a automatic to manual swap, and i want to cut the floor once and have it work for a 4 speed and eventually a 5 speed. if its cut in the exact spot as a stock 4speed manual will that hole also work for a 5speed? is there a easy way to measure and get the hole in the right spot?

do i gotta bring some construction paper to a car show and ask someone if i can take measurements :blink:

 

 

 

sry if its a double post i searched and came up with nothing

 

this is a pic from my other 510 but it looks oblong

looking at that neglected car again makes me sad rofl :((sitting in the backyard under cover)

[Laecaon]

Not positive but I think it depends on the 5 speed. The z trans are longer, the doglegs are the same length. But I think you barely make the hole longer (farther back), if I remember seeing pictures correctly.

[Rustina 510]

The research I have found is the same as above , try to find a 1979 200sx dogleg 5 speed tranny, they are the same length as the auto tranny and are the simplest swap into a 510. In general tech section look for the thread 200sx 5 speed in a l20 motor.

[bananahamuck]

if your talking about dogleg 5speed the shifters are almost the same distance from engine .just wait till you get new trans and measure ((BUT)) if you do cut remember there are brake lines right next to the hole....... we just did it in august ; 4speed to dogleg 5 speed..... although it seems like this thread is in the wrong place

[kmc63]

What does this topic have to do with interior?Aside from cutting a hole in the floor.How about DRIVETRAIN maybe?

[datzenmike]

It's a cross over area where drive line mods intersects interior mods. If installing a KA24E or DE you would at some point have to discuss the EFI electrical system. If swapping struts (suspension) you would also at some point have to address the brake system. Everything on a vehicle is interconnected.

[Laecaon]

This has everything to do with body/interior. He is asking a solely superficial question. The hole does not effect he drivetrain at all. It is a hole being cut in the body and the interior.

[kmc63]

Not that it really matters that much but it seems a running gear thing in my way of thinking its a long ways away from an interior question. None the less I hope he finds his 5-speed. Someone said wait till you get it then cut the hole.that makes pretty good sense to me.

[izzo]

Looks like your going to have to cut the floor out anyways, RUST!