Papi Slicc Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 is a 4spd to a 5spd swap done and what am I looking at in terms of cost? Also how would you change rear drum brakes to disc breaks? Quote Link to comment
Dolomite Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Buy parts, insert them. Cost depends on place of purchase, mainly if brakes are bought as a kit or sourced from pnp. You run risk of flaming with this kind of question, especially if you don't even have the car yet. You may want to take a look at the dime quarterly back issues, most of your 510 questions will be answered before being asked. 1 Quote Link to comment
Papi Slicc Posted January 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Ok thanks Dolomite. What does flaming mean though? sorry brand new to all this but I've looked at a few and it's been narrowed down to three cars, should be making my choice very shortly. Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Ok thanks Dolomite. What does flaming mean though? sorry brand new to all this but I've looked at a few and it's been narrowed down to three cars, should be making my choice very shortly. Flaming means you are about to get burned. What you are asking are questions that have been asked time after time. Search. Lots of info here and all over the rest of the internet. Hell. Using Google to search will lead you to either the Realm or right back here. You look noob. Don't be one. 1 Quote Link to comment
q-tip Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 ^^^that is flaming, not too serious though. What dolomite said, DQ has all of their info archived. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Cheaper to find a dime with a 5 speed swap already. Always try to find the most complete car you can afford. A $1000 car is $5000 to fix up plus finding all the parts and pieces can take years. Research, research, research. Know what you want in a dime and what to look for. Know everything about it. There are at least 4 factory 5 speeds that will fit the engine in the 510. (more if you include factory racing parts) All have advantages and disadvantages. If you drive primarily in town it's not really worth having a 5 speed. It's meant to lower highway cruise RPMs to gain a slight mileage increase and some are not the best gear ratios for a small L16 engine. 1 Quote Link to comment
shacks510 Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 It's only a couple bolts. Short tail 5 speed is pretty much a direct bolt in. Long tail Z 5 speed requires a new trans x-member and a shortened driveshaft. If it's coming off a four cylinder, it needs to be from an L series engine. Z engine 5 speeds won't work on an L series. 1 Quote Link to comment
Papi Slicc Posted January 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Thanks everyone all the info and tips on how to handle myself on here are very helpful and I'll do my best to research and not look like a noob ahaha! B) Quote Link to comment
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