DIY TUTORIAL: Auto to 5spd swap for 7G

[peanotation]

http://socallifestyle.com/tutorial/tutorial.html

if you read any swap errors, any confusing parts, or any technical problems with the webpage, please post a reply or email me

[email protected]

[peanotation]

Parts List + Budget

again, please let me know of any technical webpage problems. hand writing html doesn't always work for everyone.

Few notes

[LJM9000]

I love you peo

[BlankMan]

Great job and info for the G community... wish someone would do the same for the 8g...

J

[8G_GTZ]

matt this will come usefull in the future for me. thanks man...

steve

[josh_877]

Thanks man, i think alot of ppl will be more willing to do this swap now.

[JiP]

hey peno, I always read that your suposed to ziptie the cable under the shifter assembly that prevents you from turning the key unless its in park down to something so that the car thinks its always in park. Since you just removed them all together I'm assuming it kinda defaults to thinking its in park just not being connected to anything?

[peanotation]

hey peno, I always read that your suposed to ziptie the cable under the shifter assembly that prevents you from turning the key unless its in park down to something so that the car thinks its always in park. Since you just removed them all together I'm assuming it kinda defaults to thinking its in park just not being connected to anything?

well, i just removed both of the mechanical cables that ran to the auto shifter, and no problems at all yet. can take the key out at any time, can start the car in gear (with clutch in though, obviously). its like a brand new hyundai: no safety to or catch for turning on the car, just make sure it's in neutral

[seth98esT]

I "heard" if you leave it in park then remove the cables you will be fine. Dont know if its the truth or not, just heresay

[datdude305]

good job now do the I4 8G

[uplaya101]

im glad to see a real in-dept tutorial that dosnt have to do with headlights or somethin like that.

very nice job peno

[peanotation]

these were originally scanned for mindless, but they'd be helpfull to anyone. these are all the service manual pages pertaining to the clutch or manual transaxle for a 94-95 galant. it'd probably be the same for anyone with a 96 or up.

http://socallifestyle.com/tutorial/pages.html

[jusmills]

Good stuff man...how is the car running now that you did the swap...ie have you taken the car out through the paces yet or still taking it easy?

[peanotation]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(jusmills)</div><div class='quotemain'>Good stuff man...how is the car running now that you did the swap...ie have you taken the car out through the paces yet or still taking it easy?</div>

no, clutch broke in on tuesday or so, the car is amazing.

https://www.thegalantcenter.org/viewt...pic.php?t=32763

also, the SS teflon line is working great. it was actually my biggest fear for failing, but it's perfect.

[JiP]

Exactly why is there a clutch fluid resevior in the DOHC engine version, and why is the clutch pedal spring setup different in the DOHC version? The sohc pedal has just a return spring while the DOHC has a big ass "turnover spring"

[seth98esT]

FYI for the inhibitor switch on a 97/98, You can just cross the two thick black/red and black/blue striped wires. They are in the middle of the switch, on oppossite ends. Had to try a few different combonations to figure that out :lauging:

[ViciousLord]

SUCCESS!!! auto to manual complete

[peanotation]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ViciousLord)</div><div class='quotemain'>SUCCESS!!! auto to manual complete</div>

awesome, get any pics? was my tutorial helpfull?

[ViciousLord]

well i spoke to soon.... i got the car running by push starting... im having problems with the starter.... the starter doesnt engage the flywheel it just free spins right now it could be one of 2 things (yes i bought a starter for a 5spd) starter doesnt reach the flywheel from the side to turn it or its to high off the flywheel.... that findaza flywheel (8lbs.) does make a difference

[peanotation]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ViciousLord)</div><div class='quotemain'>well i spoke to soon.... i got the car running by push starting... im having problems with the starter.... the starter doesnt engage the flywheel it just free spins right now it could be one of 2 things (yes i bought a starter for a 5spd) starter doesnt reach the flywheel from the side to turn it or its to high off the flywheel.... that findaza flywheel (8lbs.) does make a difference</div>

haha, push starting, that's awesome :thumbsup:

i feel your pain though, i went through about 5 starters before i actually got one that worked. i was in starter HELL for a few weeks. this is going to be a retarded question, but are you sure the flywheel is flush against the crank? i dont see how you could've gotten the tranny on with it being installed right, but who knows.

did you match up the flywheel inside the bell housing? this problem is wierd, you might want to return the starter and buy another one from another store. starters are like women, they're all bad and when you find a good one, you can't trust it.