5 speed sway pros\cons

[compjake]

It looks like I will be doing a 5 speed swap on our 7G, we are on our 3rd AT that doesn't work at all... but heres the catch, the person with the most money to spend on the car doesn't think the 5spd swap is worth the money. (it needs new rings soon and a new AC compressor and new paint) on top of the transmission.

I think this car is worth the time and money since I will be doing all the work myself we will save a $1000 or so on labor and I have a great ability to finding parts rather cheap when I need to lol.


Help me prove to him that this car is worth the money and not sending to a junk yard. :100:

[raks_22]

if u like the G, and dont want to have problem whit the AT, go to the 5spd swap, dont need to spend a lot on that,.

[compjake]

well, we already put $1200 into the AT.. he thinks thats more than enough and since it still doesn't drive its junk. i think for about $700 I could turn it into a oil burning 5 speed beast lol

[peanotation]

well there's no cons to going 5spd, plenty of cons staying auto

[remarque]

Show him a pic of DOHCstunr car, that'll change his mind.

[raks_22]

if your motor are running, u can wait to repair it, go to the swap, it can be done in less than a week. and the a/c. that inst a problem,

[compjake]

I contacted the shop..


Good news. We got the AT with a 6 month warranty. paid $550. we got $200 back when the first one didn't work, and now 3 of them don't work so I told the place I want a MT as the replacement.

There going to get me every last part i want or need to do the swap at no extra charge to me.. $350 for the whole swap..

This might be the cheapest 5 speed swap ever lol

[raks_22]

really it is, i spend about 1000dlls on it,

very good for u, go for it right now, and keep us notice!

[compjake]

:D I will be taking pics of it every step of the way lol
I will make sure i keep you all updated.

[Galanttuner10]

peano made the point of no cons going to 5 speed and he is absolutly correct. when i got mine i was going to leave it auto and turbo it with a new motor etc, but after putting on the turbo for a short period of time i realized the auto wasnt the way to go. i too went through many auto trannies (4) before i did my swap 2 weekends ago. i love being 5 speed. traffic with a stiff clutch sucks but im over it and its nothing that you cant get used to. there are pics and info over at peanos website for the whole swap if you need help.

and for the other things on the car, learn to live with no A/C ive been without it for 2 years now with no issues. after the swap just save your money to save up for future things that need attention and do the paint last, i hate nothing more than a good looking car that doesnt run.

also, what are some of the details for the setup like the clutch/ flywheel etc

[raks_22]

i havent a/c to, and inst a problem,

[compjake]

its going to be 100% oem for right now. the shop is gathering all the parts for me and I will do the install. I can live with no AC but the car is used for a older woman who is on dialysis to get there and back and with days here getting up to 100-115 outside she really needs it.

[bronxbombr]

once you go 5spd you never go back!!! Aint that right Chris?

[qnz]

here are some cons.

No one else can drive your car if youre too drunk to drive.
You cant easily eat/talk on cell/drink while driving in traffic.
Road head is harder with the shifter in the way.
car will be harder to sell if you ever sell it

[Galanttuner10]

here are some cons.

No one else can drive your car if youre too drunk to drive.
You cant easily eat/talk/drink while driving in traffic.
Road head is harder with the shifter in the way.
car will be harder to sell if you ever sell it

i have accomplished 3 of the 4 things u listed and one isnt selling the car!!!!

and al im never going back even tho im driving the bmw which is auto haha. bolts are on the way as well!!!!!

[qnz]

Tmi!

[bronxbombr]

i have accomplished 3 of the 4 things u listed and one isnt selling the car!!!!

and al im never going back even tho im driving the bmw which is auto haha. bolts are on the way as well!!!!!

i cosign on that too the part about no one else being able to drive it. everything else is easy

[compjake]

now it looks like i might be picking up a 93 eclipse turbo 5 speed tomorrow just for myself :D

[bronxbombr]

now it looks like i might be picking up a 93 eclipse turbo 5 speed tomorrow just for myself :D

you mean 95-99 eclipse

[Galanttuner10]

you mean 95-99 eclipse

the 1gs arent that bad Al, and besides with how i like my clutch no1 can drive it drunk or sober really haha

[beam514]

i have accomplished 3 of the 4 things u listed and one isnt selling the car!!!!

and al im never going back even tho im driving the bmw which is auto haha. bolts are on the way as well!!!!!

dang.. and I get frustrated when people's elbows are in the way of the shifter..

lol. but I guess you had other reason to be happy.

[bronxbombr]

ya 1G's aint bad its their starters that are no good smh lolol.

[Galanttuner10]

ya 1G's aint bad its their starters that are no good smh lolol.

yea yea yea haha, every one stalls my car cuz the clutch grabs so low!!!

[bronxbombr]

i thought you was gonna adjust it. Hey all I can say is swap #13 complete and another happy driver......you have just been pimped :)

[Galanttuner10]

i thought you was gonna adjust it. Hey all I can say is swap #13 complete and another happy driver......you have just been pimped :)

lmao i adjusted it so i have another half inch to go before it grabs and its still low and i love it. now no1 i teach can ride the clutch when i teach them

[compjake]

haha no, i don't mean a 2g i'm getting the 5speed swap parts separate. i'm just getting a 1G turbo for myself to drive. its only $300

[Galanttuner10]

good luck but be ready fo the 1g to give problems being that cheap

[compjake]

I already figured, it needs new interior so i'm hoping the guy is selling so cheap because of this reason but we will see

[compjake]

damn, it fell through.. some one offered him more than i can spend. oh well lol

[compjake]

Just a quick update for anyone who cares lol

The shop found a parts car and will start removing parts today. With any luck, I will be 5 speed within a week :D

[evil-G-nius]

it was a pain in the ass to do on my car, but well worth the effort. There is no mod I have ever done to the car that compares to the swap....you will enjoy greatly once its done

[ricky_db]

good luck

[compjake]

Well, until this car I have never removed a transmission from a car. but since everything has gone well up till now (besides the tranny not working) I'm sure it will be a breeze.

I will be doing all the work myself except for getting the MT mounted and bleeding the clutch so it will take me awhile but at least its finally been cooler here. no more 100+ days for a while :D

[raks_22]

nice, good for u, if u cant, buy a new clutch, so u dont gonna need to change it, and paid again to put a new one later

[8g-rider]

hey, ive been wantin to do a 5spd swap too, whcih trannys can i use, how much is reasonable to spend on it, and is it worth it if i already have 200k on the car already?

[raks_22]

hey, ive been wantin to do a 5spd swap too, whcih trannys can i use, how much is reasonable to spend on it, and is it worth it if i already have 200k on the car already?




if u have a 8g, is another history,

[compjake]

Just an update for anyone still fallowing this. I still haven't got the 5 speed yet but its still in the works. We did end up buying a 2000 Eclipse GT V6 and a 1995 Geo Metro 3cyl 1.0L\5 speed. The G is still sitting on all 4 in my drive way and will be staying there till next summer probably, going to 5 speed swap, fix the rings and rebuild a DOHC head for it at the same time. We'll see what happens in the coming months.

I'll keep you guys updated :)